Understanding Spark Hire's Predictive Talent Assessment
Backed by science, our Predictive Talent Assessment helps organizations identify candidates likely to thrive in their roles.
Keep scrolling for the inside scoop on what this means for candidates and how you can better prepare for a behavioral assessment.
How does the Predictive Talent Assessment work?
Here’s how Spark Hire’s Predictive Talent Assessment works:
- The organization selects a profile that aligns with the role you recently applied for. Each profile is associated with specific behavioral competencies needed to be successful in that position.
- You are then invited to complete the assessment questions, which take about 20 minutes and include only multiple-choice questions.
- Reports from your assessment are then generated and delivered to the organization for review. These reports provide key insights, allowing employers to make objective, data-driven decisions about who should advance in their hiring process.
How exactly does the candidate experience work?
You will receive an email with a link to complete Spark Hire’s assessment. Before starting, you’ll be provided with simple and clear instructions.
Here are some additional things to note:
- The assessment can be taken from any device.
- You can stop in the middle of the assessment and pick up where you left off.
- All assessments have a deadline, which is set by the employer, so you must complete it before the specified timeline.
- You will receive automated reminders about the assessment deadline to ensure it doesn’t accidentally pass.
What if I have a question or problem with the assessment I was sent?
We provide 24/7 support to candidates, meaning our support team is available at all hours to assist with technical issues and ensure the assessment experience is smooth and accessible.
You can also review additional instructions and support materials before beginning the assessment within our help center.
How should I answer the assessment questions?
You should always be authentic in your responses. Rushing through or trying to ‘beat the assessment’ by selecting what you believe are the right choices doesn’t help you or the organization.
Ultimately, the Predictive Talent Assessment is meant to better align candidates with the right roles and organizations. If you aren’t the best fit for a role, having this information benefits you and the employer, allowing both to make smarter, more objective decisions moving forward.
How is Spark Hire’s Predictive Talent Assessment different from other assessments?
Our Predictive Talent Assessment stands out for a few core reasons:
- Job-specific: An objective assessment based on the top competencies needed for a certain role.
- Not time-based: Candidates can start, pause, and finish at any time which provides a less stressful experience and enables you to put proper thought into each question.
- Easy to complete: There’s no additional training needed to complete the assessment, but if needed, we provide tons of resources to properly equip candidates.
These key differentiators ensure organizations run a more accurate and fair hiring process while still ensuring a positive candidate experience.
How does the software ensure data privacy?
Spark Hire takes data privacy and security very seriously, investing a significant amount into organizational and technical controls with regard to information security. Each year, Spark Hire performs a SOC 2 Type II audit with a third-party auditor to validate its controls.