Open ended questions

Open ended questions represent a powerful feature in talent assessment, allowing for a nuanced exploration of candidate capabilities.

Unlike multiple-choice and dropdown questions with predefined responses, open ended questions invite candidates to provide detailed, insightful responses that reveal their thought processes, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.

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Why use open ended questions?

  • Get elaborate responses and get a deeper understanding of candidates’ skills and experiences.
  • Prompt candidates to think critically, analyze situations, and articulate their ideas effectively.
  • Get a glimpse into a candidate’s ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Craft open ended questions that align precisely with the requirements of the role, enabling a tailored assessment process that identifies the best-fit candidates.

How it works on Testlify

Using open ended questions on Testlify is straightforward and intuitive. Integrate this question type in THE assessment, enhancing the depth and accuracy of candidate evaluations.

  • Choose from pre-built question templates or create open ended questions that prompt thoughtful responses from candidates.
  • Responses are auto-scored with an option to manually score the responses. 
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How the evaluation looks like

Get reports and insights on the assessment once the candidates complete the assessment. Open ended questions are auto-scored with our AI-driven system with an option to change the score manually.

Compare candidates, find the best fit and provide personalized feedback to candidates.

Exploring other custom question types

In addition to open ended questions, Testlify offers a diverse range of custom question types to suit various assessment needs. Leverage multiple-choice questions, chat simulation, coding challenges, and more to create comprehensive evaluations tailored to specific requirements.

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Streamline your hiring process from assessment to onboarding. Sync candidate data effortlessly, automate workflows, and gain deeper insights to make informed hiring decisions faster.

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What our customers are saying about Testlify

Discover how Testlify has transformed recruitment and assessment processes for our clients. Read testimonials and success stories from businesses that have streamlined their hiring with our innovative solutions.

Thanks to Testlify, we experienced an incredible 75% improvement in our initial screening process, allowing us to optimize our recruitment effort significantly. This not only saved us a substantial amount of time but also resulted in substantial cost saving.
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Testlify’s holistic approach, encompassing coding tests, technical assessments, and white label feature, empowered us to recruit talented individuals across multiple disciplines.
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Testlify is an excellent tool for assessing candidates’ soft and hard skills. The founder and customer success team were helpful during onboarding and demonstrated a commitment to continuously improving the platform.
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As a staffing agency, we frequently hire for different roles and Testlify’s extensive test library across various domains was invaluable in finding the right candidates for our diverse range of client requirements.
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The combination of non-technical tests and white label experience made our recruitment process comprehensive and tailored to our specific needs and helped us maintain our brand image.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Want to know more about Testlify? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about our company.

Yes, Testlify provides flexibility in defining scoring criteria, allowing recruiters to align assessments with their unique evaluation criteria.

There is no limit for the length of candidate responses in open ended questions. Some other question types like short answer questions have an option to choose the character limit.

Yes, open ended questions are auto-scored with our AI-driven system.

Yes, open ended questions can be designed to scale effortlessly, accommodating recruitment processes of any size—from small teams to enterprise-level hiring initiatives.

Testlify offers integrations with popular recruitment tools and platforms, facilitating seamless data exchange and enhancing overall recruitment efficiency eventually using custom questions types including open ended questions.