--- title: One Topgrading Snapshot Saves $20 Million description: We at Topgrading Inc., think the Topgrading Snapshot is the best candidate screening method on the planet – a zillion times easier and better than screenin image: https://blog.topgrading.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/topgrading-snapshot-1-1-1.png --- [Go Back Up](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog/resources/blog/one-topgrading-snapshot-saves-20-million#top) [Skip to Content](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog/resources/blog/one-topgrading-snapshot-saves-20-million#body) [![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Logo%20-%20homepage.webp?width=339&height=68&name=Logo%20-%20homepage.webp)](https://topgrading.com/) Toggle Menu - [Human Capital Governance](https://topgrading.com/human-capital-governance) - [Solutions](https://topgrading.com/solutions) Toggle children for Solutions Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Solutions - [Hiring](https://topgrading.com/hiring) - [Leadership](https://topgrading.com/leadership) - [Organization Design](https://topgrading.com/organization) - [Private Equity](https://topgrading.com/private-equity) - [Workshop](https://topgrading.com/topgradingworkshop) - [Our Firm](https://topgrading.com/our-firm) - Insights Toggle children for Insights Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Insights - [Blog](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://blog.topgrading.com/case-studies) - [Podcast](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast) - [Books](https://topgrading.com/books) - [eGuide](https://topgrading.com/eguide) - [Schedule a Call](https://topgrading.com/meetings/andywilliams-topgrading/30-minute-meeting) - [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris-mursau/privateequity) [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris-mursau/privateequity) # One Topgrading Snapshot Saves $20 Million [Mis-Hires](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog/tag/mis-hires) Mar 8, 2016, 12:00:00 AM [Not Real](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog/author/not-real) % ![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/topgrading-snapshot-1-1-1.png?width=1000&name=topgrading-snapshot-1-1-1.png) [mailto:?subject=One%20Topgrading%20Snapshot%20Saves%20%2420%20Million&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fblog%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fone-topgrading-snapshot-saves-20-million](mailto:?subject=One%20Topgrading%20Snapshot%20Saves%20%2420%20Million&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fblog%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fone-topgrading-snapshot-saves-20-million) We at Topgrading Inc., think the Topgrading Snapshot is the best candidate screening method on the planet – a zillion times easier and better than screening candidates from their resume, tests or any interviews (except the Topgrading Phone Screen). **But get this**: The owner of a private company had a prospective candidate in mind for a global CEO job, which would lead the company (with 15 divisions) through major changes. He said that the Topgrading Snapshot showed that the candidate to be a job hopper with declining performance. The candidate was rejected, and a mis-hire was avoided that would have cost him $20 million or more. **Here's how it works**: A candidate completes our copyrighted career history form (usually blended into the company application form). Our IP contains a "truth serum" that has literally worked with millions of candidates; they really do tell the [truth](https://topgrading.com/new-blog/get-candidates-tell-whole-truth/) on the form and in interview. The client gets the completed form but first scan the Topgrading Snapshot, a multi-color picture of the candidate's career. Culligan CEO Scott Clawson states, "The Snapshot is a fantastic screening tool. It takes zero time of a manager to use it, it causes low performers and fakers to drop out. 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