Competency

Measure The Behaviors That Drive Job Performance

The Competency Fit Index® is designed to measure how individuals perform the tasks that define success in a role. It evaluates both proficiency—how effectively someone has developed the skills to perform an activity—and engagement—how much they enjoy and are motivated to perform it. This dual measurement provides a more complete and predictive understanding of behavior on the job, helping organizations identify where individuals will excel, where they may struggle, and how to align talent with role demands.

The Fit Index® Assessment Approach

Fit Index® assessments use a structured, rank-order methodology to evaluate how individuals perform job-critical activities. Instead of rating traits in isolation, participants compare and prioritize behaviors based on their relative strength and preference—creating a more accurate and meaningful profile of how they are likely to perform on the job.

Rank-Order
Methodology

Participants prioritize
competencies relative to
one another, producing
clearer differentiation between
strengths and limitations.

Multi-Perspective
Measurement

Measures each construct
through multiple frames
of reference—capturing
how individuals prioritize,
value, or describe
key behaviors.

Eliminate Rating
Bias

Removes the tendency
to rate everything
highly by requiring
direct comparison
across behaviors

Behavior
Driven

Focuses on how
work actually gets
done rather
than abstract traits
or preferences

Flexible Profile Configuration
For Any Role

DeGarmo works with organizations to define what drives success in each role. Using a structured approach, profiles are configured to reflect the behaviors that matter most—ensuring more accurate hiring, development, and performance decisions.

Data-driven talent assessments.
Role-specific performance profiles.
Configured for hiring or development.
Designed for measurable outcomes.

Whether you're hiring for a single role or aligning talent across teams, profiles are built to reflect real performance expectations.

Pre-Configured
Profiles

Ready-to-use profiles based on common roles and proven competency models.

Benchmark
Analysis

Profiles built on data identifying what separates top and bottom performers.

SME
Consensus

Profiles defined by your internal experts using a structured, consensus driven process.

DeGarmo integrates with all leading applicant tracking systems

ASSESSMENT APPLICATIONS

One Assessment.
Multiple Talent Decisions.

Fit Index® assessments are designed to support decisions across the entire talent lifecycle. From hiring to development, the same data provides targeted insights that help organizations select the right people, guide performance conversations, and drive measurable improvement over time

HIRING

Make Better Hiring Decisions

Evaluate candidate fit using clear, behavior-based scoring aligned to the demands of the role. Hiring reports highlight strengths, risks, and overall alignment—helping you identify who is most likely to succeed before making a decision.

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