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Skills assessment

Understand capability through practical evidence.

Define the capability required for a role, collect structured evidence, and review performance against clear evaluation criteria.


Design principles

Assessment should relate to the real work.

01
Role and capability definition

Understand the work and the capabilities that matter.

02
Assessment design

Choose an appropriate mix of practical tasks and review.

03
Practical tasks

Design tasks that reflect real work without over-consuming time.

04
Scoring criteria

Define the rubric before candidates begin.

05
Reviewer guidance

Prepare reviewers with instructions and calibration.

06
Reporting

Provide decision-ready summaries with observations and evidence.

Appropriate use

Where skills assessment adds value.

01
Hiring for roles where practical work is central
02
Cohort selection for pipeline programs
03
Internal capability mapping
04
Promotion or mobility decisions
05
Post-training evaluation
Fair and responsible use

Designed to be relevant, structured, and respectful.

Assessments are shaped around the real work of the role. Evaluation criteria are defined before review, applied consistently, and used to inform, not replace, considered decision-making by the hiring team.

FAQ

Common questions.

Q1
Can we assess our current team?

Yes. Assessment can be used for internal mapping with clear communication to participants.

Q2
Are accommodations supported?

Yes. Reasonable accommodations are handled through a documented process.

Q3
Do you provide the tasks?

Yes. Tasks are designed to reflect the role and can incorporate your context where appropriate.

Design an assessment around the work that matters.

Define practical tasks, evaluation criteria, reviewer guidance, and decision-ready reporting for a specific role.