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Talent acquisition in the higher education industry with skill assessment solutions
Testlify enabled Northeastern to modernize academic hiring with skill-based assessments that support better hiring outcomes.
About
Employees
5001-10000
Location
Boston, MA
Landscape
Higher Education
Northeastern University, a renowned institution known for its commitment to experiential learning and innovation, faced challenges in optimizing their hiring processes for both faculty and administrative positions. To address these challenges, the university decided to leverage skill assessments to evaluate technical and soft skills in a standardized and efficient manner.
-53%
Phone interview time
-47%
Time to activation
86%
More effective
Challenges
Recruiting in higher education presents unique challenges, including budget limitations, evolving academic needs, and the need to meet diversity goals, all while balancing interdisciplinary expertise and long-term succession planning. Northeastern University required a scalable, standardized approach to assess both technical and soft skills across various departments, as their fragmented assessment methods led to inconsistencies in candidate evaluation, making it challenging to maintain fairness and objectivity in hiring decisions.
Challenges addressed
By implementing Testlify, Northeastern University reduced phone interview time by 53% and shortened time to candidate activation by 47%. These changes resulted in an 86% increase in hiring efficiency, allowing the university to manage hiring better across departments while maintaining fairness and transparency. Testlify enabled the university to establish a standardized, objective framework for assessing technical and soft skills, improving the overall consistency of candidate evaluation.
Solutions
Northeastern University leveraged Testlify to design customized assessments aligned with specific job roles, enabling different departments to evaluate candidates based on distinct skill requirements. By integrating pre-employment assessments early in the hiring process, the university was able to efficiently filter applicants, allowing hiring managers to focus their efforts on the most qualified candidates without the burden of manual screening.
Testlify’s standardized scoring and detailed reporting features brought consistency and objectivity to candidate evaluation. Clear, data-driven insights empowered the university’s hiring teams to make informed decisions, reducing bias and enhancing the overall fairness of the recruitment process.
Implementation
- Custom Role-Based Assessments
- Early-Stage Filtering
- Standardized Evaluation Metrics
Departments used Testlify to tailor assessments based on the specific skills required for both faculty and administrative positions.
Automated assessments helped screen candidates efficiently, ensuring hiring teams spent time only on shortlisted individuals who met predefined benchmarks.
Testlify introduced a consistent scoring framework, enabling objective comparisons between candidates across various departments.
Results
The use of Testlify led to a faster and more structured hiring process at Northeastern University. Screening times were reduced, and hiring managers had better visibility into candidate strengths through detailed reports.
The platform enabled the university to identify individuals who met the technical requirements and demonstrated strong soft skills, thereby contributing to a more balanced and capable workforce. Candidates responded positively to the clarity and fairness of the assessment process, reinforcing the university’s reputation as an equitable employer.
Conclusion
By implementing Testlify, Northeastern University standardized and streamlined its hiring process across departments. The platform helped improve efficiency, support unbiased decision-making, and attract high-quality candidates, enhancing the university’s ability to meet its academic and operational goals.
