Fletcher Wimbush

Fletcher Wimbush is the driving force behind Discovered Assessments—a cutting-edge platform dedicated to revolutionizing how organizations evaluate candidate potential.

As CEO of Discovered, Fletcher brings over 15 years of expertise in talent acquisition and a proven track record of transforming hiring practices through rigorous, data-driven assessments.

His innovative approach integrates scientific assessment methodologies with real-world insights, empowering businesses to make informed hiring decisions that reduce risk and elevate team performance.

Through his FACT Driven Hiring System, Fletcher ensures that every candidate is meticulously evaluated on both skill and cultural fit, paving the way for high-performing teams built on a foundation of excellence and continuous improvement.

HR team using short cognitive assessments to filter candidates.

Short Cognitive Assessments: Efficient Tools for Fast Screening

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 12, 2025

You’ve got 100 applications, 3 days to shortlist, and barely enough time to skim resumes—let alone schedule interviews. Sound familiar? That’s where short cognitive assessments come in. These quick yet powerful screening tools help you assess how well candidates think, without dragging out your hiring process. They’re fast, effective, and…

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Candidates taking cognitive reasoning tests during the screening process.

Pre-Employment Cognitive Assessments: What Recruiters Need to Know

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 11, 2025

Let’s face it—resumes can look great, interviews can be impressive, but once someone’s on the job, the real test begins. And that’s exactly why pre-employment cognitive assessments have become such a vital tool for modern recruiters. These aren’t your average personality tests or basic skill checks. Cognitive assessments are built…

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Hiring managers reviewing combined cognitive and behavioral results on a digital dashboard.

Cognitive Behavioral Assessment: What It Is & How It’s Used

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 10, 2025

Hiring is no longer just about resumes and references. If you really want to understand how someone will behave on the job, you need to go deeper than skills and experience. That’s where the cognitive behavioral assessment comes in. It’s not just about how candidates think—it’s about how they think…

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Recruitment team evaluating cognitive scores to match candidates with roles.

Understanding Cognitive Assessment Scores: What Do They Mean?

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 6, 2025

You’ve given a candidate a cognitive test, and now you’re staring at a score report thinking… “Okay, but what does this actually tell me?” That’s a common question. Cognitive assessment scores can be incredibly useful—if you know how to read and apply them. The problem is, many recruiters and hiring…

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Recruiter viewing quick cognitive assessment results dashboard.

Quick Cognitive Assessments: When & How to Use Them in Hiring

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 5, 2025

Let’s be honest—hiring is messy. You’re juggling deadlines, resumes, interviews, and sometimes making decisions under pressure. But what if you could filter top candidates faster, more fairly, and with fewer regrets? That’s where quick cognitive assessments come in. These short tests help you instantly gauge how a candidate thinks, without…

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Team discussing candidate fit using cognitive test data.

Cognitive Ability Tests for Employment: A Complete Guide

By Fletcher Wimbush / June 3, 2025

Hiring decisions can feel like a gamble. A great resume doesn’t always mean a great employee and gut instinct is no substitute for objective insights. That’s where cognitive ability tests come in. These tests help you evaluate how candidates think, solve problems, learn new skills, and adapt to challenges. And…

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Recruiter comparing features of various cognitive assessment platforms.

Top Cognitive Assessment Tools for Hiring Success

By Fletcher Wimbush / May 31, 2025

Hiring has never been more competitive. Whether you’re screening analysts, engineers, or entry-level staff, the pressure is on to find high-potential candidates fast, without relying on gut instinct alone. That’s why cognitive assessment tools are now a must-have in your hiring toolkit. But with so many test platforms out there,…

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HR team evaluating candidates for promotion using cognitive assessment data.

Cognitive Assessment Examples: Real Questions & Use Cases

By Fletcher Wimbush / May 30, 2025

If you’ve ever looked at a resume and thought, “This person looks great on paper… but can they actually think critically and solve problems on the job?” — you’re not alone. That’s exactly where cognitive assessments come in. But instead of getting stuck in abstract definitions, let’s go straight to…

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Healthcare team reviewing ATS hiring data across multiple roles.

What Is Cognitive Assessment? Meaning, Uses, and Examples

By Fletcher Wimbush / May 28, 2025

Hiring today is no longer just about resumes and interviews. It’s about data-backed insights. And that’s where cognitive assessment steps in. But what does “cognitive assessment” actually mean? How do employers use it? And why has it become such a staple in hiring strategies? This guide breaks it all down—clearly,…

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HR team evaluating Big Five personality traits for organizational roles.

Big Five Model of Personality in Organizational Behavior

By Fletcher Wimbush / May 21, 2025

People are the heartbeat of every organization.But how do you predict how someone will behave at work—how they’ll collaborate, solve problems, or respond to stress? That’s where the Big Five Personality Model comes in. Known as OCEAN, this model is more than just psychology theory. It’s a practical, research-backed framework…

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