About Professional Advantage
At Professional Advantage, we believe that great companies start with great people — and finding the right fit shouldn’t be left to chance.
Founded by Richard Stuckey, Professional Advantage helps organizations make smarter hiring, leadership, and talent development decisions using validated, science-based tools and a proven, consultative process. Our mission is to take the guesswork out of hiring and development by providing objective insights into a candidate’s thinking style, behaviors, motivations, and leadership potential — so you can hire with confidence, grow high-performing teams, and develop future leaders.
Why It Matters
Most hiring and promotion decisions are still made based on gut instinct — and research shows that approach results in a top performer less than half the time. That’s where we come in.
Using tools like PXT Select™, CheckPoint 360°™, and specialized assessments like our Sales Assessment and Leadership Assessment, we help organizations align people with positions, improve retention, and build actionable development plans.
Whether you’re expanding your team, building a stronger leadership pipeline, or trying to reduce turnover, we provide the data, experience, and strategy to support your success.
Our Tools:
PXT Select™ – A comprehensive job fit assessment that predicts on-the-job success by evaluating cognitive ability, behavioral traits, and interests, complete with custom interview guides and onboarding strategies.
CheckPoint 360°™ – A leadership feedback tool designed to help managers and executives better understand how their leadership skills are perceived, identify development opportunities, and create personalized growth plans.
Sales Assessment – A targeted tool built on the PXT Select™ platform that evaluates a candidate’s natural sales behaviors, motivations, and thinking style. It provides a clear picture of how well a candidate fits a specific sales role and identifies areas for coaching and development.
Leadership Assessment – A powerful resource for identifying leadership potential and readiness. This tool evaluates key competencies, decision-making ability, and interpersonal skills to inform promotion decisions and leadership development strategies.
Step One Survey® – An early-stage, pre-employment screening tool that provides insights into an applicant’s attitudes toward integrity, reliability, and work ethic. It helps identify potential risks before investing further in the hiring process.
Pathway Planner™ – A career exploration and coaching tool designed to help individuals identify roles and career paths that align with their abilities, interests, and behavioral traits. It’s an excellent resource for employee development, succession planning, and career counseling.
About Richard:
With over 40 years of experience in organizational development, hiring strategy, and leadership coaching, and succession planning, Richard Stuckey brings a thoughtful, consultative approach to every client engagement. He partners with business owners, Executives, HR professionals, and managers in all industries to tailor solutions that fit their culture, strategic goals, and team dynamics — ensuring every talent decision is backed by data and aligned with business outcomes.
