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Candidate assessment

Evaluate candidates beyond the resume.

Use role-aligned tasks, defined criteria, and structured review to understand how candidates approach relevant work.


Design

Assessments should relate to the real work.

01
Role analysis

Understand the responsibilities, expected outputs, and daily reality of the role.

02
Capability criteria

Define the specific technical and professional capabilities to evaluate.

03
Assessment format

Select the most appropriate format: applied task, structured interview, portfolio review, or combination.

04
Practical task design

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

05
Candidate instructions

Provide clear expectations, timelines, and scope so candidates can perform their best work.

06
Review process

Use trained reviewers, defined criteria, and documented observations.

07
Scoring guidance

Apply a consistent rubric so results are comparable across candidates.

08
Reporting

Deliver decision-ready summaries with observations, evidence, and limitations.

Appropriate use

When candidate assessment is a good fit.

01
Roles where practical work is central
02
High-volume hiring with clear standards
03
Graduate and early-career selection
04
Internal mobility or promotion decisions
05
Cohort selection for a pipeline program
Accessibility and limitations

Fair, transparent, and clearly bounded.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request. Criteria are defined before review, and results are documented. One assessment does not measure every aspect of performance, and results should be considered alongside interviews and other information. Assessments should not be used unlawfully or in a discriminatory way; employers remain responsible for hiring decisions and legal compliance.

FAQ

Common questions about assessment.

Q1
Are assessments timed?

Where timing is used, it reflects realistic work expectations rather than pressure alone.

Q2
Do you use puzzle questions?

No. Tasks relate directly to the role and expected work.

Q3
Can candidates request accommodations?

Yes. Accommodations are handled through a documented process.

Q4
Who sees the results?

Results are shared with the hiring team as agreed in the engagement.

Design an assessment around the work that matters.

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