6 key tips for conducting an effective skill assessment interview

1. 6 key tips for
conducting an
effective skill
assessment interview

2. TIP #1:
Pre-screen candidates with automatic tools
Eliminating unsuitable candidates early in the recruitment process is the best
way to shorten your hiring cycle.
Screening candidates with automatic tools such as DevSkiller is the best
method for a quick skill verification, based on which you can decide whether
they’re worth inviting to a skills assessment interview or not.

3. TIP #2:
Focus on technical skills
Make sure you're assessing technical and soft skills in the right order.
Pre-screen tech skills automatically before assessing soft skills or inviting
someone to a technical interview.

4. TIP #3:
Select the right testing method
After identifying the core skills for assessment, you’ll need to select the right
skill verification method. While some skills might be assessed through tests or
pair programming, for example, coding skills, others might require a more
creative approach like the use of online scenarios.

5. TIP #4:
Standardize your skills assessments
Use an approach that fits your candidate’s needs, preferences, and the position
they’re applying for. Ensure that each role has its own skill assessment – this is
the least you can do.

6. TIP #5:
Allow candidates to use technical resources
As they solve the assignments, your candidates should be given the freedom to
use any resources they want to.

7. TIP #6:
Provide feedback
After the candidates complete the skill assessment, be sure to give them
feedback. A lot of candidates complain about not ever hearing from the
recruiter after participating in a hiring process. This leaves a bad impression
and discourages the candidate from ever applying again.

8. Jakub Kubryński
DevSkiller CEO
www.devskiller.com