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How Our Assessment Works

Know Who You're Hiring Before the First Interview

CVs tell you where someone worked. Our assessment tells you what they can actually do, how they communicate, and whether they'll fit your team.

Why This Matters

You've been there. A CV looks promising, you spend an hour interviewing, and within ten minutes you know it's not a fit. Or worse, you hire someone whose skills don't match their resume.

Our assessment gives you verified information before you invest time in interviews. You'll know their actual skill level, how they communicate, what motivates them, and whether their credentials are real.

What Every Candidate Goes Through

Each person completes a thorough assessment combining AI precision with human judgment. Here's what they face.

15-20 min

Technical Skills Test

AI-designed test matching their profession. Software developers get coding challenges, marketers analyze campaign data. Scored automatically with no human bias.

15 min

Soft Skills Assessment

Behavioral questionnaire covering teamwork, communication, stress tolerance, and adaptability. AI analyzes patterns, HR experts validate results.

1-2 min recording

Video Introduction

Candidates record a short video introducing themselves. AI evaluates communication style, then human experts review for authenticity and presence.

Automated + manual review

Credential Verification

Degrees, certificates, and licenses are verified for authenticity. Two-layer check: AI cross-references databases, humans review flagged items.

15 min video call

Live Interview

Conversation with trained assessor covering motivation, problem-solving approach, and cultural fit. Standardized scoring keeps things consistent.

Compiled automatically

Final Report

Everything comes together in one document. Technical scores, soft skills profile, video summary, verified credentials, and interview notes.

Alternative: Written Motivation Letter

Candidates who aren't comfortable on camera can submit a written motivation letter instead of the video. It's evaluated for clarity, structure, and career alignment. However, because videos reveal more about communication style and presence, they carry more weight in the final assessment.

How We Evaluate Soft Skills

Technical skills tell you if someone can do the job. Soft skills tell you if they'll do it well with your team. Here's how we measure them.

The Assessment Format

Candidates complete online exercises similar to a personality or situational judgment test. They might agree or disagree with statements, rank responses to workplace scenarios, or select how they'd react in specific situations.

These aren't trick questions. There are no "right" answers. We're looking at patterns in how they respond, which reveal their natural work style and tendencies.

Traits We Measure

Communication style
Teamwork approach
Stress tolerance
Adaptability
Leadership potential
Problem-solving style
Openness to feedback
Initiative level

Clear Roles: AI Analyzes, Humans Decide

To be completely transparent about how this works: AI analyzes patterns and consistency in responses. It flags trends and provides data-driven indicators. But the final interpretation and evaluation are always made by trained human assessors (HR psychologists and behavioral experts).

AI brings speed and objectivity. Humans bring judgment, context, and nuance. No candidate is ever evaluated by AI alone. A human expert always reviews the findings before any conclusions are drawn about soft skills.

What You Get

For every candidate, you receive a SkillStamp Report. It's a complete profile built from verified data, not claims.

The SkillStamp Report Includes

Hard Skills Section

  • Proficiency scores for job-relevant skills
  • Performance compared to role benchmarks
  • Specific strengths and gaps identified
  • Problem-solving ability assessment

Soft Skills Profile

  • Communication style analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration tendencies
  • Stress handling and adaptability
  • Leadership potential indicators

Video & Interview

  • Video communication summary
  • Language fluency assessment
  • Motivation and career goals
  • Cultural fit observations

Verified Credentials

  • Authenticated degrees and certificates
  • Professional license verification
  • Education background confirmation
  • International qualification recognition

Reports use clear ratings and explanations. You can compare candidates side-by-side because everyone is measured against the same standards.

How the Report Is Structured

Easy-to-Read Ratings

Each competency has clear numerical scores or proficiency levels. Hard skills might show "Excel Skills: 8/10 – Proficient". Soft skills use level indicators like "Communication: High".

No Jargon

The layout is professional and user-friendly. Both HR specialists and hiring managers can quickly scan and understand a candidate's profile without confusion.

Standardized Format

Every candidate's report follows the same structure. This makes it easy to compare candidates against each other and against role benchmarks.

Development Tips Included

Reports include suggestions for areas where the candidate could grow. Useful if you're planning onboarding or want to discuss development paths.

What the Video Introduction Reveals

A 1-2 minute video tells you things a CV never can. Here's what our analysis looks for.

Clarity & Fluency

How clearly they speak, their pace, use of filler words, and ability to express ideas without rambling.

Language Proficiency

Their command of the language, vocabulary range, and grammatical accuracy in a natural speaking context.

Confidence & Tone

Voice quality, steadiness, and whether they project confidence without coming across as arrogant.

Body Language

Eye contact with the camera, posture, natural gestures, and overall professional presence.

Structure & Coherence

How well they organize their thoughts. Do they have a clear intro, main points, and conclusion?

Enthusiasm & Engagement

Genuine interest and energy. Does their passion for the field come through in how they speak?

AI + Expert Review

The AI provides an initial assessment, flagging things like speech rate, filler words, or lack of eye contact. Then a human expert (a communication coach or HR assessor) reviews the video and the AI's findings. They look at nuances like authenticity, personality, and cultural context that AI might miss. You get a concise summary highlighting the candidate's communication style and professional presence.

Credential Verification: Trust Built on Truth

Every degree, certificate, and license is checked. You see verified badges, not just claims.

Two-Layer Verification

Our platform uses AI to quickly cross-check documents against databases and standards. Then our team manually reviews anything flagged or performs additional checks as needed.

Routine checks happen fast. Questionable documents get human attention. The result is both speed and accuracy.

What We Verify

  • University degrees and diplomas
  • Professional certificates and licenses
  • Trade qualifications
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of reference (when included)

International Qualifications

"Anerkennung" is the German term for official recognition of foreign qualifications. By verifying credentials, we help ensure that international candidates get proper credit for their education and training.

A degree earned abroad gets the same trust as a local one. This promotes fair, equal opportunity hiring and helps you access talent from anywhere in the world.

Why this matters for you: You never have to wonder if a qualification is real. With verified documentation, you can rely on the information and focus on whether the candidate is the right fit, not whether their resume is accurate.

Why AI + Human Works Better

Pure AI misses context. Pure human assessment is slow and inconsistent. We combine both for results you can trust.

What AI Brings

  • Consistent scoring across all candidates
  • No bias based on names, photos, or backgrounds
  • Pattern detection in behavioral responses
  • Instant technical skill evaluation

What Humans Add

  • Context and nuance in soft skill evaluation
  • Cultural fit judgment from live conversation
  • Authenticity detection in video introductions
  • Final review of credential verification

What This Means For You

Less Time Screening

Review reports instead of guessing from CVs. Focus your interview time on candidates who actually fit.

Verified Information

No more discovering that a degree doesn't exist or skills were exaggerated. Credentials are checked.

Better Matches

See soft skills and cultural fit indicators before meeting someone. Hire people who'll actually work well on your team.

Fair Comparisons

Everyone is assessed against the same standards. Compare candidates objectively, not based on who writes the best CV.

What We Ask in the Live Interview

Our assessors use structured questions with standardized scoring. Each question targets specific qualities that matter for job success.

"Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you handled it"

Growth mindset, problem-solving, resilience

"What motivates you in your career?"

Genuine motivation, career clarity, enthusiasm

"What kind of work environment do you thrive in?"

Cultural fit, teamwork, self-knowledge

"What would your first 30 days look like if hired?"

Initiative, planning, job readiness

Standardized Scoring Rubric

To keep this live assessment as objective and consistent as possible, our assessors use a standardized scoring rubric. They rate candidates on defined criteria, giving a numeric score (1-5) for factors like enthusiasm, clarity, and cultural fit indicators.

Excellent (5/5)

Specific examples, clear articulation, personal responsibility shown

Average (3/5)

Acceptable response but vague or lacking depth

Needs Work (1/5)

Shallow answers, blaming others, or no clear reflection

Using a structured scoring system ensures every interviewer evaluates on the same scale. It brings transparency and fairness, removing personal bias from the process.

Ethics, Privacy & Data Protection

We take data protection and ethical evaluation seriously. Here's what you should know about how we handle candidate information:

Human-in-the-Loop

Every evaluation is reviewed by trained human assessors. AI assists with analysis, but humans make all final decisions. No candidate is ever assessed by algorithm alone.

No Automatic Rejection

Candidates are never automatically rejected based on AI analysis. Human reviewers evaluate all results, ensuring fair consideration for everyone who completes the assessment.

GDPR Compliant

All data (including video, behavioral responses, and credentials) is processed with explicit candidate consent and in full compliance with GDPR and applicable privacy regulations.

Candidates control their data. They consent before each assessment step, and they choose which employers can view their reports. We believe transparency builds trust, for both you and the people you're hiring.

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.

Every candidate you consider has already been assessed. You get the full picture before your first conversation.