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What is The Hire Talent?

The Hire Talent, also known as Discovered Assessments powered by Discovered.ai, provides a suite of pre-employment testing solutions designed to optimize the hiring process for businesses of all sizes. It assists HR managers, recruiters, and hiring managers in identifying suitable candidates efficiently by offering a variety of scientifically validated assessment tools.

The platform features an extensive assessment library covering personality traits, cognitive abilities, specific job skills, sales aptitude, and leadership potential. These tools aim to uncover hidden talent, eliminate unsuitable applicants early, and ensure a better match between candidates and corporate culture, ultimately saving time and reducing hiring mistakes. Integration with applicant tracking systems and reference checking tools further streamlines the recruitment workflow.

Features

Assessment Library: Comprehensive collection of personality, cognitive, aptitude, skills, sales, and leadership tests.
AI-Powered Assessments: Utilizes artificial intelligence for enhanced candidate evaluation and predictive insights.
Cognitive & Aptitude Tests: Measure problem-solving, decision-making skills, and job performance potential.
Personality Assessment Tests: Evaluate candidate work style, cultural fit, and job suitability.
Skills Assessment Tests: Verify specific hard skills required for job roles.
Sales & Leadership Tests: Identify candidates with high sales potential or strong leadership capabilities.
Applicant Tracking System (RapidRecruit): Manages candidate pipeline and recruitment workflow.
Reference Hunter: Automates the process of checking candidate references.
Candidate Scorecard: Standardizes candidate evaluation during the interview process.
Kingsley AI Hiring Assistant: Provides AI-driven support throughout the hiring process.
AI Job Description Builder: Assists in creating effective job descriptions.
Performance Management Tool: Helps evaluate and manage employee performance post-hire.

Use Cases

Screening candidates based on skills, personality, and cognitive ability before interviews.
Evaluating personality fit to enhance team dynamics and company culture.
Assessing cognitive abilities to predict job performance and problem-solving skills.
Verifying specific technical or hard skills required for specialized roles.
Identifying high-potential candidates for sales positions.
Evaluating leadership qualities for management and executive roles.
Streamlining the recruitment process from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
Reducing employee turnover by making more informed hiring decisions.
Benchmarking potential candidates against top performers within the company.

FAQs

Are pre-employment assessments legal?

Yes, provided the assessment questions are job-related and non-discriminatory. The Hire Talent states their assessments comply with legal standards and they have operated without legal issues for over 26 years.
How long do the assessments typically take to complete?

Completion times vary: Skill tests usually take 20 minutes or less, ability tests take 30-45 minutes, and aptitude profiles take 35-60 minutes.
Are the assessment tests timed?

Some tests track time and factor it into the score (e.g., Sales, People & Logic, Detail Test), while others track time for informational purposes only. Candidates are generally not cut off based on time.
How many companies use pre-employment assessments?

It is estimated that at least 80% of US companies utilize some form of pre-employment testing to help qualify candidates objectively.
Where should candidates take the assessment?

Assessments can be taken anywhere with internet access. However, taking them in a controlled environment like the employer's office is recommended to minimize distractions and ensure the integrity of the results.