SKILLS-BASED HIRING

Find the perfect skills match

Why look at CVs when you can see the potential? Discover how to use skills-based hiring as part of your full recruitment cycle to help you hire the best fit every time.

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Still spending hours interviewing candidates to identify top talent?

There’s a better way.

Effortless candidate screening

Quickly weed out poor-fit candidates by assessing their job-specific skills early in the process. It's candidate assessment made as simple as possible.

Less wasted time in interviews

Confirm technical fit and identify high-potential applicants by evaluating skills. Spend more time with the right candidates and less time on mismatches.

Top talent that stays longer & contributes more

Assessing job-specific competencies helps you identify candidates who’ll succeed on the job. And high job satisfaction makes A players stay longer.

20,000+ test questions to assess
any skill, at any level

Candidate evaluation used to be a tricky, time-consuming process. But now you can create a job-specific skills test simply by pulling questions from our library.
Stop guessing and start assessing!

Flutter
Express
Elixir
Docker
DevOps
Data Entry/Data Analysis
Dart
C++
C#
C
Angular
Android
AWS
.NET
Technical SEO
Wordpress Administration
General Sales
Prospecting
Rapport Building
Sales Analytics
Sales Communication
Sales Negotiation
Java
HTTP
HTML & CSS
GraphQL
Golang
Git
General Database
General Coding
Fundamentals of Data Science
Fundamental Math
Sales Networking
Sales Presentation
Salesforce Management
Telesales
Attention to Details
Attention to Details - Visual
Calendar Management
Communication
PostgreSQL
PHP
Oracle DB
Objective-C
Node.js
MySQL
MongoDB
Machine Learning
Laravel
Kubernetes
Kotlin
JavaScript
Critical Thinking
G-Suite
Google Calendar Management
Leadership & Management
MS Word
Negotiation
Notion App Management
Problem Solving
Vue.js
Unix-Like OS
TypeScripe
TensorFlow
SWIFT
SQL Server
SQL
Ruby
Rest
React Native
React
QA Engineer Testing
Python - Django
Python
Pytorch
Remote Work
Research Skills
Teamwork
Time Management
Accounting Functions and Operations
Budgeting Processes
Evaluating and Managing Risk
Email Marketing
Ecommerce
Copywriting
Content
Community Management
CRO
Branding
Analytics
Affiliate Marketing
IOS
Wordpress Development
Financial Data
Financial Reports
Financial Transactions
Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Internal Controls
Microsoft Excel
English
German
Spanish
Strategic Marketing
Social Media
Search Engines
Product Marketing
PR
On-Page SEO
Link Building
Keyword Research and Tarketing
Influencer Marketing
Growth Marketing
Google Ads
General Marketing
Facebook Ads
Adobe
Budgeting for Project Managers
Design
Figma
Graphic Design
Hardware Product Development
Photoshop
Product Development
Prototyping Tools

180+
skills

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Questions created by subject matter experts
Extensive peer-review process
Anti-cheating tracking

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Smoooth candidate management

Organize, tag, and manage candidates in one place. Collaborate with your team on shortlisting candidates, automate repetitive tasks, and track your hiring progress.

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Rating
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Build a high-quality
talent pool

Make skills-based hiring your strategic advantage by building a candidate pool of pre-vetted talent.

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“We’ve been able to quickly and efficiently verify candidates’ knowledge on their own time – we have tested approximately 170 candidates and saved over 320 hours in candidate screening. It has streamlined recruiting for us and provided flexibility for them.”

Miriam Fries, Talent Acquisition Manager at Hilti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is skills-based hiring?

Skills-based hiring is an approach that prioritizes a candidate's specific skills and competencies for a job role over traditional credentials like degrees and work experience. This method focuses on practical assessments and tasks that directly relate to job requirements, enabling employers to identify candidates who are best suited for the position based on their actual abilities. Skills-based hiring aims to make the hiring process more equitable and efficient, ensuring that the most capable individuals are selected regardless of their educational or professional background.

How do Toggl Hire's skills-based hiring features work?

Toggl Hire's skills-based hiring platform streamlines the recruitment process by allowing employers to create customized skill tests tailored to specific job roles. We offer three different assessment types: skills tests, video intros and homework assignments. Candidates take these tests, demonstrating their abilities in relevant areas. The platform automatically evaluates the results, helping employers quickly identify top talent based on objective performance data. This approach reduces bias, improves hiring efficiency, and ensures candidates are evaluated on their ability to perform job-related tasks.

What types of skills can be assessed with Toggl Hire?

Toggl Hire allows for the assessment of a wide range of skills across various industries, including tech, marketing, sales, product, customer support, and more. The platform offers a vast library of questions covering technical skills, coding, language proficiency, soft skills, cognitive abilities, and industry-specific knowledge. This enables employers to tailor assessments to the specific needs of their open positions, ensuring that candidates are evaluated on the skills that matter most for the job. Visit our test library to browse role-based templates.

Is Toggl Hire suitable for all industries?

Yes, Toggl Hire is designed to be flexible and versatile, making it suitable for a broad range of industries. Apart from our other full-cycle recruiting features, our comprehensive library of skill assessments can be customized to fit various job roles, from tech and design to marketing and sales. This adaptability ensures that companies from any sector can leverage Toggl Hire to find candidates with the exact skills needed for their open positions.

How does Toggl Hire ensure a fair and unbiased hiring process?

Toggl Hire ensures a fair and unbiased hiring process by offering skills-based assessments that objectively evaluate a candidate's ability to perform job-related tasks. This method minimizes personal biases that can arise from reviewing resumes or conducting traditional interviews. By prioritizing skills and competencies over background or educational credentials, Toggl Hire promotes diversity and equal opportunity in the hiring process.

What support does Toggl Hire offer to its users?

Toggl Hire provides comprehensive support to its users through chat and email support, ensuring prompt assistance for any queries or issues. Additionally, personalized customer training is offered to help users maximize the platform's benefits, ensuring they can efficiently use Toggl Hire to meet their recruitment needs.

Can I pause my subscription?

Yes. You can pause your subscription for up to 6 months while keeping all data, from your vetted talent pool to jobs and assessments. When you are ready to hire again, you can restore your subscription and continue where you left off.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime by navigating to your account settings under your workspace name and then selecting the 'Cancel subscription' link under the 'Plans and Billing' tab.

How will skills-based hiring practices help me improve the candidate experience?

Skills-based hiring improves the candidate experience by allowing them to showcase their abilities through job-specific questions, moving beyond traditional CV evaluations. Candidates appreciate instant feedback on test results, enhancing transparency and engagement. This approach not only highlights their relevant skills but also significantly reduces the chances of candidate ghosting, creating a more positive and interactive recruitment process.

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