The Right Hire Changes Everything.

I help manufacturing companies in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia hire and develop the right leaders, using validated assessments that I personally interpret for your business.

Matt Fearrington, Ph.D. · Nearly 20 years · Thousands of assessments

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How We Work Together

1. We define success

We start with a conversation about the role and identify the skills, values and traits that predict success at your company.

2. I assess and interview

I select the right instruments, assess your candidates or leaders, and interview them myself.

3. You get a clear recommendation

You receive a plain-language read on each person and how they'll fit. You make the final call.

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Three Ways I Help

Use one service or combine them. Your assessment data carries into coaching and team work, so nothing starts from scratch.

Long Partnerships, Not One-Off Projects

One Southeast manufacturer has relied on me for nearly 20 years to screen outside candidates for entry-level leadership and sales roles. That’s the kind of partnership I build: I learn your business once and keep getting sharper for you.

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Every Recommendation Backed by Science

I use validated instruments that measure cognitive ability, critical thinking, personality and emotional intelligence. Then I combine the results with my own interviews. Any HR platform can generate a score. I tell you what it means for your company and your culture.

Abilities
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Personality Factors

Ready to Get Your Next Hire Right?

Tell me about the role or the leader you’re thinking about. In 15 minutes we’ll figure out if I can help, and what the next step would be. No cost, no obligation.

Let's Talk About
Your Next Hire.

I've spent nearly 20 years helping manufacturing companies make smarter hiring decisions. In 15 minutes, I can tell you whether a structured assessment process would make a difference for your team.