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09213300070
Entry Level Acquisition
Completed September 7, 2022
Requested by Wing Access, Acumen Companies
The information provided by Berke is based solely on the data developed from the Berke Assessment. The information contained in this report
and all other information available about any person should be considered as a whole. The Berke should never be used as the sole basis for
making a hiring, developmental or promotional decision. This report is intended to be used in accordance with all applicable laws, compliance with
which is the responsibility of the employer, rather than Berke Group, LLC.
Ureka has a low fit for the job of Entry Level Acquisition .
The chart below shows how well Ureka matches with the
behavior and thinking traits required in the job.
Higher Impact
Medium Impact
Lower Impact
Higher Impact
Assertiveness
Ureka is a conservative individual who is able to follow the directions of others. She prefers to commit
herself when she is sure of her job position and the end goal. She will take ownership over familiar,
routine tasks and work independently in areas of her expertise. She may not be sufficiently direct.
Ureka is able to see the patterns and themes that emerge from disorganized information. She strongly
prefers to take a quick and intuitive approach, but will be more thoughtful than action-oriented and
may need to be solicited for her solutions.
Vocabulary
Ureka is more comfortable dealing with facts than with abstract concepts. She is deliberate in
processing new ideas. She prefers a work environment in which she can draw upon prior experiences to
deal with problems that arise. She may leverage more visual or kinesthetic tactics when thinking about
and communicating her experiences. She may have a little more difficulty with verbal analysis than
others in the position.
Medium Impact
Responsiveness
Ureka is controlled and cautious in her reactions. She is not very excitable or demonstrative, and she
prefers to remain low key and unobtrusive in her initiatives. She has good tolerance for support roles
and for extended periods of concentration on specialized tasks. Others may at times perceive her as not
being enthusiastic or excited.
Ureka will function best in a calm work environment. She values privacy and time to reflect on her tasks
and implementation issues. She likes to develop her own methods for achieving results rather than
depend on procedures designed by others. She may want to develop new answers to problems instead
of using tried and true solutions over and over.
Ureka is able to work on bigger problems by methodically breaking them down into smaller issues. She
may not have the inclination to pursue a more rigorous approach to solving complex problems.
Lower Impact
Sociability
Ureka displays an easygoing and affable social style, and she strives to maintain positive and stable
relationships. She is not motivated to play a prominent or influential role in group activities. Most often,
she prefers to work quietly and independently behind the scenes. She will have to work at finding
connections between herself and others as doing so will not come naturally to her.
Adaptability
Ureka is a strong-minded person who will tend to have her own viewpoints and opinions. She can be
influenced by strong arguments or practical reasons, but she will not alter her views just to avert
conflict. At times she may not pick up on the non-verbal content of a communication.
Intensity
Ureka prefers to deal with work problems by seeking a mutually agreeable solution. She prefers a
reasonable approach to overcoming obstacles. She will sometimes internalize her thoughts to avoid
confrontation or disagreement.
Optimism
Ureka has the ability to spot things which might go wrong. Others might mistakenly see her as being
negative, but it is her natural ability to question and anticipate issues which may not unfold as planned .
Ureka should be able to use technology solutions to solve problems, although it may not come naturally
to her. She can follow directions and instructions regarding technology and machinery. She has a basic
ability to visualize how systems work.
Ureka is a patient and reserved individual who will work best at a controlled pace. She has little need for
outside structure and prefers to set her own guidelines. She is a conservative person who will rely on
the authority of others in her decision-making processes. She does not feel a personal need to control
situations or people and is not likely to use direct, assertive social behavior. She may not be as
demanding as required by this position. She solves problems very quickly, but maintains good behavioral
control and self-discipline. She is able to keep her focus on specific objectives and is not easily rushed or
distracted by outside influences. She may find the fast pace of the work difficult to handle at times.
She tends to be strong-minded. She will set her own standards, and she is not overly concerned about
what other people think. She is not dependent on formal structures. She enjoys freedom in a job as well
as the opportunity to develop her own methods. She may have a more relaxed attitude toward details
than the most successful people in this position. She takes a more cooperative than authoritative
approach to leadership and will be low-key in her approach.
Ureka is most comfortable when dealing with people whom she knows well. She prefers to interact with
those with whom she has familiarity and can work on her own for extended periods of time. She may
want to work by herself more than the people who are most successful in this position. She tends to
think seriously about would-be obstacles in order to preclude them. She strives for mutually agreeable
solutions to conflict and obstacles. She will seek to maintain harmony rather than engage in
confrontation.
She identifies solutions for most problems quickly and intuitively, and she enjoys working in an
environment in which there are multiple problems to solve. She is also capable of solving more complex
problems with logic. She may have difficulty insisting on her point of view with others.
Assertiveness
The Assertiveness job target is medium. People with medium Assertiveness can be firm and direct while
having the flexibility to get input from others when necessary. Ureka scored significantly below the
Assertiveness target.
– She may be hesitant in taking action when she needs to push forward for success.
– She may try to think through all possibilities before moving into action.
– She may stop to think about other options when faced with obstacles.
Structure
The Structure job target is medium. People with medium Structure typically want to be correct, but they
avoid getting overly anxious when they don't have all the information. Ureka is well below the Structure
target.
– She may wish to operate more independently and establish her own rules and guidelines.
– She may not be concerned with details or procedures that she considers unimportant.
– She may feel restricted by too many rules or procedures to follow.
Vocabulary
The Vocabulary job target is High. People with high Vocabulary are able to acquire and use new
concepts and ideas very quickly and easily. Ureka scored below the Vocabulary target.
– She may not process complex ideas at a level common for the position.
– She may not employ verbal concepts as required by the job.
Responsiveness
The Responsiveness job target is Medium. People with medium Responsiveness can handle a moderate
pace of work, but they may have difficulty with activities that are either too quick or too slow. Ureka has
lower Responsiveness.
– Others may not be able to share her excitement or enthusiasm for an idea or project.
– She may feel stressed or overwhelmed if things are happening at a very rapid pace.
The Logical Problem Solving job target is High. People with high Logical Problem Solving are able to
think through complex problems in a methodical, linear manner and can typically communicate their
solutions effectively. Ureka scored below the target range.
– She may at times have difficulty explaining her ideas and logic to others.
– She may struggle to be more decisive, especially regarding complex questions.
Sociability
The Sociability job target is Medium. People with medium Sociability are able to meet and connect with
people as well as work on their own. Ureka has lower Sociability.
– Constantly interacting with others will be stressful for her. She will benefit from having periods of
time alone during the work day.
– She may be content to work on projects alone rather than seek out new people and contacts.
Adaptability
The Adaptability job target is Medium. People with medium Adaptability are generally concerned about
others' feelings and thoughts and may take these into account when deciding what to do or say. Ureka
scored somewhat below the Adaptability target.
– She may sometimes miss social cues.
– She may sometimes unintentionally irritate people.
Intensity
The Intensity job target is Medium. People with medium Intensity have the flexibility to either react
quickly or stop and think when hitting obstacles. Ureka scored somewhat below the target range.
– She will sometimes internalize her thoughts to avoid confrontation or disagreement.
– She may disagree with what is happening but not let others know her thoughts.
A natural tendency to take Less confident in actions and tend to make More likely to move forward, take
action or control in most decisions more slowly. When faced with action, and deal with problems. Tend
situations. obstacles, tend to stop and assess options. to be decisive and direct when
Typically desire input or direction from dealing with others. At extremes,
others. may seem confrontational or
stubborn.
A measure of how easily and Tend learn more slowly and typically take Tend to learn quickly and easily from
quickly a person picks up and more time when thinking about and their environments. Deal more easily
learns new concepts and communicating their experiences. with new material, new ideas and
ideas. new concepts.
Medium Impact
The ability to apply a step-by- Tend not to solve problems by working Find it easy to apply general rules in
step approach to solve through them step-by-step. May prefer a methodical, step-by-step approach
problems. other problem-solving strategies that come to solve problems. This ability helps
from trial and error rather than applying with strategic thinking and
rules or truisms. organizing ideas.
A natural tendency to express Often calm and composed. Like to work in Tend to be excitable and expressive.
opinions and feelings openly a more predictable work environment. Tend Prefer a high-activity work
and outwardly. to internalize feelings and opinions, environment with a lot of things
especially when under pressure or during happening at once. Often express
change. feelings and thoughts openly,
especially when under pressure or
during change.
A natural tendency to seek Tend to be more concerned with outcomes Prefer order and precision. Tend to
order and correctness. than with following rules and established follow rules and established
procedures. Tend to be more comfortable procedures. Desire accuracy and
with trial and error to achieve results. thoroughness because they don't
like to make mistakes.
Lower Impact
A natural tendency to adapt Less concerned about how actions impact Concerned with people's thoughts
to people's feelings when others. Make decisions independent of and feelings when interacting with
communicating or making other people's thoughts and feelings. others or making decisions. Tend to
decisions. be diplomatic and tactful, and want
to be on positive terms with most
people.
A natural tendency to Experience emotions less strongly when Tend to experience higher levels of
experience strong emotions frustrated. Tend to seem more relaxed and emotion when frustrated or facing
when frustrated or faced with approachable when facing a conflict or conflicts and obstacles. Whether or
obstacles. obstacle. not this emotion is displayed
outwardly depends on a person's
level of responsiveness.
A natural tendency to think Tend to be more skeptical. More likely to Tend to feel enthusiastic and upbeat
positively about other people identify potential problems, but at most of the time. At extremes, they
and the future, no matter extremes, often worry about what could go are more likely to ignore potential
what is happening. wrong. problems or warnings.
A natural tendency to gain Less likely to seek new relationships and Driven to interact with others.
satisfaction from interacting are more comfortable with smaller groups Prefer not to work alone for
with other people. of people. Can be friendly and interact with extended periods of time and may
others, but may find long periods of social actively seek new relationships.
interaction tiring. Tend to have a wide circle of
contacts and acquaintances and are
socially confident.
The ability to visualize and Have a more difficult time picturing three More easily visualizes objects in
manipulate objects in three dimensions and will utilize less efficient three dimensions. Deal more easily
dimensions. strategies when arranging, moving, or with imagining objects or spaces that
designing objects in three dimensional must be moved, arranged, or
space. designed in three dimensional space.
09213300070
Entry Level Acquisition
Completed September 7, 2022
Requested by Wing Access, Acumen Companies
The information provided by Berke is based solely on the data developed from the Berke Assessment. The information contained in this report
and all other information available about any person should be considered as a whole. The Berke should never be used as the sole basis for
making a hiring, developmental or promotional decision. This report is intended to be used in accordance with all applicable laws, compliance with
which is the responsibility of the employer, rather than Berke Group, LLC.
We recommend you do not give a copy of these reports to Ureka during the interview process.
Steps
As you ask questions and listen to her stories, you are mentally trying to confirm and validate the
assessment, expand what you know, imagine what to expect if Ureka is in the job, compare her to
others or to people already in the position, and determine whether or not you wish to move
forward with Ureka.
- Open the interview by building rapport with Ureka for a couple of minutes.
- Tell Ureka you are going to share information from her assessment by reading key statements
to her from her Job Fit Report.
- After reading each statement to Ureka, ask her how the statement sounds to her and then get
examples to validate her thinking.
- Ask probing questions. The more questions you ask, the more you will know about Ureka. Feel
free to edit the questions we have provided, delete them, or add your own.
By conducting a thorough interview and considering all you know about Ureka, you will be in a
stronger position to make a decision to hire Ureka or to continue your recruiting process.
Job Matches
Ureka matches the targets on all of the traits in this section. As you read statements to Ureka and ask
follow-up questions, listen for examples that demonstrate the fit between Ureka and the job of Entry
Level Acquisition .
Ureka is able to see the patterns and themes that emerge from disorganized information. She strongly
prefers to take a quick and intuitive approach, but will be more thoughtful than action-oriented and may
need to be solicited for her solutions.
Ask Ureka
– Tell me about a situation where you found yourself being bombarded with one problem after another.
Which ones required you to rely on your intuition to come up with a solution? In what areas do you
feel most confident using your "gut instinct" to solve problems? How do you determine when a
situation needs a "quick fix" or would benefit from a more comprehensive, in-depth solution?
– Tell me about a time you felt like you were putting out fires at work. What kinds of problems were
being thrown at you? How long did you have to come up with the solutions? Give me examples of a
couple of the solutions you had to develop on the fly. How did you know what to do in these
situations? How did you feel during the times when you had to react quickly and think on your feet?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
Ureka has the ability to spot things which might go wrong. Others might mistakenly see her as being
negative, but it is her natural ability to question and anticipate issues which may not unfold as planned .
Ask Ureka
– When approaching difficult situations, how much thought do you give to potential problems that
could occur? Give me some examples of times you've anticipated challenges that may or may not
have materialized.
– Some people approach the future with a high degree of optimism while others are more concerned
with what might go wrong. How would you describe your perspective? Give me some examples. How
do you think your outlook has affected others with whom you've worked?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
Ureka should be able to use technology solutions to solve problems, although it may not come naturally
to her. She can follow directions and instructions regarding technology and machinery. She has a basic
ability to visualize how systems work.
Ask Ureka
– Some people enjoy working with concepts and ideas, while others prefer more concrete, hands-on
tasks. Given a choice, which type of work do you feel suits you best? Give me an example of a
situation in your current/most recent job when you had the opportunity to do this kind of work.
Which parts did you find most interesting? Which ones were the most challenging for you?
– Tell me about one of the systems or procedures you used most often in your current/recent job. How
was the system developed? How were you trained to use it? Were you able to follow the established
procedure most of the time, or did things pop up that caused you to have to change direction? How
did you feel when that happened? Given a choice, would you prefer to have a process to follow or be
given the choice to come up with your own method?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
Job Mismatches
Ureka did not match the traits listed in this section. As you read the statements to Ureka and ask follow-
up questions, listen for examples that demonstrate the mismatch or fit between Ureka and the job of
Entry Level Acquisition .
Assertiveness
The Assertiveness job target is Medium. People with medium Assertiveness can be firm and direct while
having the flexibility to get input from others when necessary. Ureka scored significantly below the
Assertiveness target.
– She may be hesitant in taking action when she needs to push forward for success.
– She may try to think through all possibilities before moving into action.
– She may stop to think about other options when faced with obstacles.
Ureka is a conservative individual who is able to follow the directions of others. She prefers to commit
herself when she is sure of her job position and the end goal. She will take ownership over familiar,
routine tasks and work independently in areas of her expertise.
Ask Ureka
– How comfortable have you been when others are giving direction and asking you to follow their lead?
Describe a situation where this has worked for you.
– How has the ability to assess situations before moving forward been an advantage for you in your
past work? Tell me about some of the times you did this. What were the outcomes?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– She may not process complex ideas at a level common for the position.
– She may not employ verbal concepts as required by the job.
Ureka is more comfortable dealing with facts than with abstract concepts. She is deliberate in processing
new ideas. She prefers a work environment in which she can draw upon prior experiences to deal with
problems that arise. She may leverage more visual or kinesthetic tactics when thinking about and
communicating her experiences.
Ask Ureka
– What was the most recent skill you had to acquire, either as part of your job or outside of work? How
steep was the learning curve for you? What parts did you feel were easy to learn? What areas in
particular did you find most challenging? How long did it take you to feel like you were up to speed?
– When it comes to learning something new, what's the most challenging skill you've had to acquire
over the last twelve months? Which parts do you feel you picked up on quickly? Which ones were
more frustrating or time consuming? On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being very complex, how
complicated did you find the concepts you had learn?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– Others may not be able to share her excitement or enthusiasm for an idea or project.
– She may feel stressed or overwhelmed if things are happening at a very rapid pace.
Ureka is controlled and cautious in her reactions. She is not very excitable or demonstrative, and she
prefers to remain low key and unobtrusive in her initiatives. She has good tolerance for support roles
and for extended periods of concentration on specialized tasks.
Ask Ureka
– Tell me about a time when you had to deal with chaos and changing priorities on a regular basis. How
did this compare to times when you were able to control and manage your schedule? Which situation
is your preference and why?
– Certainly, different jobs have different requirements. Some have constantly changing priorities while
others have more established routines. In which type of job have you been most comfortable in your
past work? Give me some examples of those situations.
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– She may wish to operate more independently and establish her own rules and guidelines.
– She may not be concerned with details or procedures that she considers unimportant.
– She may feel restricted by too many rules or procedures to follow.
Ureka will function best in a calm work environment. She values privacy and time to reflect on her tasks
and implementation issues. She likes to develop her own methods for achieving results rather than
depend on procedures designed by others.
Ask Ureka
– Some managers prefer to give their employees strict guidelines to follow, while others like to let them
operate pretty independently. Which approach do you prefer? Tell me about a time when a manager
used a style that worked well for you. What about a time when one used a style you found difficult or
challenging?
– Describe past occasions where you were given very few guidelines or procedures to follow in order
to accomplish your tasks. How did this work out for you, and how comfortable were you with figuring
things out for yourself?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
The Logical Problem Solving job target is High. People with high Logical Problem Solving are able to
think through complex problems in a methodical, linear manner and can typically communicate their
solutions effectively. Ureka scored below the target range.
– She may at times have difficulty explaining her ideas and logic to others.
– She may struggle to be more decisive, especially regarding complex questions.
Ureka is able to work on bigger problems by methodically breaking them down into smaller issues.
Ask Ureka
– Tell me about a time during the last 6-12 months when you faced a particularly complicated issue.
What role did you play in solving the problem? How did you go about assessing the issue when you
first became aware of it? Walk me through how you investigated the situation and/or gathered your
information to determine what was going on? Once you felt like you really had a handle on the issue,
what options did you consider for fixing the problem? How did you decide which one(s) to go with?
Once the problem was resolved, how did you feel about the end result? How did things go from that
point forward?
– Thinking back over the past year, tell me about a particularly complex problem you faced. What level
of responsibility did you have for resolving the issue? Walk me through the plan you developed for
implementing your solution. How did you involve others in coming up with the plan? How did you
determine the timeframe you'd need? What issues did you anticipate up front that might potentially
be a challenge? Once you started, what roadblocks did you face? How did you handle those issues?
How did you feel about the results?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– Constantly interacting with others will be stressful for her. She will benefit from having periods of
time alone during the work day.
– She may be content to work on projects alone rather than seek out new people and contacts.
Ureka displays an easygoing and affable social style, and she strives to maintain positive and stable
relationships. She is not motivated to play a prominent or influential role in group activities. Most often,
she prefers to work quietly and independently behind the scenes.
Ask Ureka
– Certain jobs require a high level of people contact while others allow you to work more on your own.
Which of these situations have you encountered in your past jobs? Which ones did you find most
comfortable?
– Some people are commonly referred to as "social animals" because they need constant people
contact. Others are very good working on their own handling projects, tasks, and assignments. Given
your past work experiences, where do you see yourself as being most comfortable, and where do you
see yourself as being most challenged? Give me examples of times you've found yourself in both
situations.
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– She may sometimes miss social cues.
– She may sometimes unintentionally irritate people.
Ureka is a strong-minded person who will tend to have her own viewpoints and opinions. She can be
influenced by strong arguments or practical reasons, but she will not alter her views just to avert
conflict.
Ask Ureka
– I'm guessing we've all been in situations where we've been asked to offer someone "one more
chance" or go to an extreme just to make another person happy. How have you dealt with these
types of situations in your past jobs? Tell me about the most recent time this occurred for you.
– Compromise can be both necessary and helpful in many work situations. However, there are times
when we may not want to compromise any further just to keep someone happy. Tell me about a time
when this happened to you in your past work. What was the end result when you had to say "no"?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."
– She will sometimes internalize her thoughts to avoid confrontation or disagreement.
– She may disagree with what is happening but not let others know her thoughts.
Ureka prefers to deal with work problems by seeking a mutually agreeable solution. She prefers a
reasonable approach to overcoming obstacles.
Ask Ureka
– Think about a time when you felt your boss was not making the right decision. How did you deal with
the situation?
– Think about a time when you were confident you were correct about an issue, but a decision was
made that you didn't agree with. What did you do?
Explore Further
– "Tell me more..." or "What's another example..." or "Walk me through..."
– "Give me an example of how that shows up in your prior experience."