Candidate assessment

    Aptitude tests

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    7 January 2026

    A complete 2026 guide for HR on using aptitude tests to hire smarter, reduce bias, and improve candidate experience.

    AI features transforming HR support and leadership

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    16 July 2025

    Explore 8 AI-driven features transforming HR support and leadership, enhancing decision-making, engagement, and productivity.

    Conversational Video AI interviews for sales hiring

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    21 August 2025

    Check how Testlify’s AI-powered video, audio, and chat interviews transform sales hiring with faster, smarter, and bias-free candidate screening.

    Chat AI interviews for customer support hiring

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    19 June 2025

    Discover how chat AI interviews and simulations revolutionize customer support hiring with faster, fairer, and skill-based candidate assessments.

    How to use the picOCEAN personality test in hiring

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    21 August 2025

    Learn how the PicOCEAN personality test helps make data-driven hiring decisions by assessing key traits for job success.

    10 game-changing HR innovation examples you need to know

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    25 November 2024

    Learn what a proxy interview is, its risks, and how to prevent it to ensure a fair and authentic hiring process for your organization.

    What is a job leveling matrix? 3 powerful reasons to use it

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    8 December 2025

    Explore what talent development is, its benefits, challenges, and effective strategies to enhance employee growth and align with business goals.

    Skills gap: How Testlify's assessments can identify top talent

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    25 October 2024

    Explore how Testlify helps businesses uncover untapped potential by accurately assessing skills that may not be apparent in resumes.

    What is employee redundancy Everything you need to know

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    10 October 2025

    Discover what employee redundancy means, its implications for the workplace, and how it impacts both employees and organizational dynamics.

    Passive candidates What are they and how can you hire them

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    1 August 2025

    A passive candidate is someone not actively job hunting but possesses the skills and experience that make them a great fit for your open position.

    How can recruiters use the STAR interview method

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    29 September 2025

    This blog explores how recruiters can effectively implement the STAR interview method to assess candidates’ skills and cultural fit.

    Screening in vs Screening out Which is best

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    29 May 2025

    Screening in vs. screening out: Learn the differences and discover which approach is best for your hiring strategy to find the right candidates.

    This blog provides more information on how live coding projects works on Testlify platform.

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    31 October 2024

    Assess developers effectively with proctored live coding projects! Learn how this method enhances skill evaluation and ensures the best talent.

    What are process knowledge tests and how does it help businesses

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    9 July 2025

    Process knowledge tests evaluate understanding of job-specific workflows. This beginner’s guide covers their purpose, benefits, and tips for effective use in hiring.

    Resume screening

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    10 July 2025

    Resume screening in 2025 requires advanced tools and techniques. Here’s what every recruiter should know to identify top talent efficiently and accurately.

    How to interview a software developer as a non-tech recruiter

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    1 November 2024

    Learn how non-tech recruiters can effectively interview software developers. This guide covers key questions, skills to assess, and tips to evaluate technical talent confidently.

    blog on how proctored exams work and best proctoring features

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    18 June 2025

    Learn how proctored exams work, the technology behind them, and the best proctoring features to maintain test integrity and prevent cheating.

    How to assess candidates for cultural fit within your organization

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    5 November 2024

    Evaluate cultural fit through value-based questions, team interactions, and assessing alignment with company mission and vision.

    How to use excel assessments to test virtual collaboration

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    11 November 2024

    Use Excel assessments to evaluate virtual collaboration skills effectively, with criteria, case studies, and feedback strategies for accurate skill measurement and improvement.

    How advanced excel assessments help you with hiring

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    21 August 2025

    Discover how advanced Excel assessments improve hiring accuracy, reduce time-to-hire, and ensure candidates have the right skills for the role.

    Combining SJTs with other skills assessments for holistic hiring

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    2 January 2026

    Learn how combining SJTs with other skills assessments creates a holistic hiring process, addressing limitations and enhancing decision-making for more effective talent selection.

    How to adapt SJTs for global recruitment

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    11 November 2024

    Adapting SJTs for global recruitment enhances soft skills assessment, aligning with evolving work demands & offering insights through effective tools and real-world case studies.

    How situaltional judgement tests (SJTs)eliminate hiring bias

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    11 November 2024

    SJTs offer a solution to hiring bias, using real-life scenarios to enhance fairness in recruitment. Learn how well-designed SJTs create more equitable hiring practices.

    Situational judgement test addressing common 5 criticisms

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    11 November 2024

    Addressing key criticisms of situational judgement tests, from bias and cultural concerns to their effectiveness in predicting job performance across diverse roles.

    How to tailor excel assessments to your company needs

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    21 August 2025

    Learn how to create tailored Excel assessments that reflect real job tasks, improve hiring accuracy, and streamline recruitment for large teams.

    Demystifying IT skills test Common myths and challenges

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    24 February 2025

    IT skills tests: uncovering their true purpose, debunking myths, addressing common challenges, and exploring best practices and future trends in tech talent assessment.

    How to use analytics to refine cognitive reasoning

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    24 February 2025

    Learn how analytics can enhance cognitive reasoning by providing data-driven insights to boost problem-solving and decision-making skills in today’s competitive job landscape.

    Choosing a typing test How and why

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    12 November 2024

    Selecting the right typing test goes beyond measuring speed; it improves accuracy & efficiency, empowering teams to handle tasks effectively and streamline organizational workflow.

    Choosing a problem-solving skills assessment How and why

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    12 November 2024

    Selecting the right problem-solving skills assessment fuels a culture of innovation, empowering your workforce to tackle challenges, drive change & strengthen organizational success.

    Choosing a critical thinking skills assessment How and why

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    12 November 2024

    Choosing the right critical thinking skills assessment helps identify top candidates, aligns with organizational goals & builds a stronger, more effective team for lasting success.