Standardizing applicant scores into a T distribution allows you to compare every applicant with every other applicant on the same scale, which makes score interpretation easy and straightforward.
The T score is a measurement of how closely the applicant comes to matching the “success” profile of high performing employees. Approximately 68% of all applicants will fall within one standard deviation of the mean (T=50), somewhere between T=40 and T=60. The higher the T score, the more they mirror the right behaviors for the job. We recommend choosing candidates who score T=50 or above to ensure optimal hires.