Assessment

Assessment

The assessment stage focuses on observing how candidates approach work tasks, make decisions, and communicate. It builds on application review and interviews by providing direct insight into how candidates perform in role-relevant situations.

The tool below supports short, structured simulations that allow employers to assess key competencies in a consistent and practical way.

Use a 
Job Simulation

What This Tool Does

This tool helps you assess how candidates approach tasks, organize information, and respond to situations relevant to the role. It provides a structured way to observe competencies that may not be fully demonstrated through applications or interviews.


When to Use It

 

  • After interviews, when additional evidence is needed
  • When key competencies are difficult to assess through conversation alone
  • When comparing candidates with similar interview performance


What You’ll Do

 

  • Select 3–5 competencies to observe
  • Present a short, role-relevant scenario
  • Ask candidates to explain how they would approach the situation
  • Observe how they organize tasks, make decisions, and communicate
  • Record observations using a simple scoring approach

Choose a 
Job Role

Select a job role or build your own to generate and download simulation ideas to assess candidate competencies.

Select a job role or build your own to generate and download simulation ideas to assess candidate competencies.

Select a job role or build your own to generate and download simulation ideas to assess candidate competencies.

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