Ready to try Skills-based hiring?
Prioritise skills, not credentials
ThriveMap builds customised ‘day-in-the-life’
pre-employment assessments for
volume hiring that:
- Prioritises skills and experience
- Accelerates time-to-hire
- Improves hiring consistency, reducing bias
Why and how are hiring teams using ThriveMap’s skills-based hiring assessments?
92% of companies view skills-based hiring as more effective than using a traditional CV [Fortune]
Skills-based hiring not only broadens the talent pool but also promotes diversity and innovation within organisations.
ThriveMap’s skills-based assessments give candidates realistic, ‘day-in-the-life’ simulations of a job, so that hiring teams can select the candidates with the best aligned skills.
Recruitment teams opting for ThriveMap’s skills-based hiring assessments
What we do: Bespoke skills-based hiring assessments for high volume roles
We don’t just provide you with a tool and say ‘off you go!’ We know your busy, but want a better process for both your teams internally, your candidates, and future recruits.
That’s why we’ve designed a thorough and meticulous end-to-end skills-based solution that transforms your recruitment process.
Our process involves:
- Understanding real skills: We delve into understanding the genuine skills essential for excelling in the job. Our approach is data-driven, relying on insights from individuals actively performing the role. This eliminates assumptions and ensures precision in assessing candidate capabilities.
- Crafting relevant questions: We meticulously design questions that are not only relevant but also elegantly presented in your branded portal. These questions are strategically crafted to exhibit high criterion validity, empowering candidates with a clear understanding of the job’s demands.
- Providing analytics and support: Our offerings extend beyond assessments; we provide comprehensive analytics and support throughout the process. While our self-service dashboard offers insights at your fingertips, our dedicated support team is readily available to assist candidates, alleviating any burdens from your end.
Let your assessment do the heavy lifting
ThriveMap combines specialist support, candidate portals and advanced analytics tools to get your assessment to do the heavy lifting for you.
Through workshops, customised assessments, and ongoing support for your candidates, ThriveMap is your recruitment partner.
What skills can ThriveMap assess?
We acknowledge the broad range of skills required to do jobs so our process meticulously understand the nuances of each position. Our focus is on crafting custom Realistic Job Assessments for a range of roles, including:
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Skills-based hiring FAQs:
ThriveMap’s skills tests offer a comprehensive solution for evaluating candidate capabilities. With a focus on precision, engagement, and strategic decision support, our assessments empower your hiring team to make informed decisions that drive long-term success. Optimise your hiring process with ThriveMap’s skills tests and unlock the full potential of your talent acquisition efforts.
Yes, ThriveMap’s skills testing can seamlessly integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This integration streamlines the recruitment process by allowing you to incorporate skills testing directly into your existing workflow within the ATS platform, enhancing efficiency and data management.
ThriveMap’s assessments encompass a range of skills, including soft skills like emotional intelligence, listening skills, and resilience. Each scenario is tailored to the specific requirements of the role, allowing for an assessment of candidates’ personality traits within the context of their potential job responsibilities. This approach ensures that the personality testing conducted through ThriveMap’s assessments is both relevant and insightful for hiring decisions.
When you utilise ThriveMap’s pre-hire skills-based assessment approach, you gain valuable insights into candidates’ skill proficiency levels. This data enables you to conduct a comprehensive skills gap analysis, identifying areas where candidates may require additional support or development. By leveraging this analysis during the onboarding process, you can personalise the training experience and support new hires in maximising their potential within the role.
ThriveMap’s skills tests offer flexibility in their usage throughout the recruitment process. While they can be employed at any stage, we typically recommend using them as an initial screening tool. By replacing traditional CV screening with skills testing, you can swiftly identify candidates who possess the required competencies, facilitating a more targeted selection process.
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