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 Recruitment : how do you measure a candidate's performance ?

Recruitment: how do you measure a candidate's performance?

Identifying the most qualified candidates for job vacancies remains a crucial challenge for every recruiter. HR staff spend hours sorting through CVs and conducting interviews. However, once you've found a suitable profile, how do you really measure your candidate's performance?

Performance measurement goes beyond technical skills. It also encompasses behavioral aspects such as adaptability, motivation, etc... Now that you've shortlisted all the candidates who've caught your eye. How do you make an informed decision ? That's where assessments come in, to help you evaluate and measure the performance of one or more candidates.

 

What is an assessment ?

Assessment provides an objective evaluation of a candidate's skills and motivation for a particular position, using a variety of exercises. The process is based on a variety of exercises designed to measure different aspects of an individual's abilities. It often includes structured interviews where candidates are assessed on their technical skills, behavioral competencies and cultural fit with the company.

 

The importance of assessment in recruitment

Candidate assessment is vital because it gives recruiters the opportunity to select the most qualified profiles for vacant positions. By examining both the technical and soft skills of candidates, recruiters can discern those who best align with the company's requirements and are best placed to promote its success.

    How to use assessments ? 

    How can you measure candidate performance using different types of assessments ?

    To measure candidate performance, HR can use various methods, such as :

    • Virtual testing : candidates perform tasks in a virtual working environment
    • In-Basket : candidates work through a series of tasks, prioritizing them as they would at work.
    • Scenario simulations : candidates respond to hypothetical scenarios related to the position to be filled
    • Immersive situation : candidates interact with virtual characters in a variety of work-related situations.

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