TalentMost guide
Work-sample assessments: measure the work candidates will actually do
Replace generic questions with a short role-relevant task and a clear review rubric.
CIPD notes that work-sample tests can be better predictors than traditional approaches when they genuinely represent the job. A task might involve responding to a customer complaint, reviewing a spreadsheet, drafting a short plan or explaining a technical decision.
The exercise should respect candidate time and must not become unpaid commercial work. Define the task, time and success criteria, and provide consistent conditions for applicants to the same role.
TalentMost supports multiple choice, scenarios, written answers and work-sample uploads, while separating automatic scoring from analytics that requires human review.
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Questions about this guide
How long should a work sample take?
Only long enough to produce useful evidence without overburdening candidates; start small and test it internally.
Should AI automatically judge uploaded work?
Uploaded work samples should receive human review; AI can help organise evidence without obscuring final judgement.
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