SCIENCE-POWERED HIRING PLATFORM
Cut Through Resume Noise With Talent Signals You Can Trust
Predict job performance, reduce hiring mistakes, and build high-performing teams using scientifically validated assessments.
Loved by HR Leaders Worldwide
4,000+
Active Customers
60M+
Assessments Completed
60+
Countries Served
Trusted by leading global brands
Al Broke the Resume & Made Hiring A Guessing Game
THE PROBLEM
A single wrong hire can cost up to 30% of their annual salary.
Past job titles tell you nothing about future success or cultural fit.
Al made every resume look perfect, but real skill impossible to find.
Stronger Talent Signals Backed by Science
Go beyond the resume with validated science.
Predict job performance accurately
THE SOLUTION
Our platform combines cognitive, behavioral, and skills assessments to give you a complete picture of every candidate.
Behavioral insights that drive culture.
Improve team fit instantly
Structured data replaces gut-feel decisions.
Reduce hiring bias
Automated reports, zero manual grunt work.
Save hours in screening
Everything You Need to Hire Better
FEATURES
Cognitive Assessments
Measure critical thinking, problem-solving, and learning ability proven predictors of on the job success.
Interview Intelligence
Shortlist instantly with AI-powered scoring, automatic transcripts, and concise interview summaries.
AI Proctoring
Get extra assurance with AI-powered session monitoring that detects irregularities in real time.
Live Interviewing
Ensure every live interview is structured and stress-free with ready-made question libraries and templates.
Video Interviewing
Shortlist up to 75% faster than traditional phone screening with branded, on-demand video interviews.
Skills Testing
Validate technical and role-specific competencies with hundreds of pre-built skills assessments.
Automated Reports
Instant, shareable score reports with no manual analysis. Compare candidates side by side in seconds.
Develop™ by Criteria
Empowers teams with AI-driven coaching, personalized development insights, and real-time feedback to boost performance and engagement.
Protect Assessment Integrity Without Slowing Down Hiring
AI PROCTORING
Al has made it easier than ever for candidates to game the system. Criteria Al Proctoring verifies candidate authenticity at scale, so you can trust your assessment results to reflect real skills.
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AWARDS
Rigorous science. Award-winning customer service. Proven results.
Real Companies. Real Results.
CASE STUDIES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
25% Reduction in Turnover
Increased sales by 17% and improved training outcomes by using cognitive and skills assessments to hire higher-quality candidates.
HOSPITALITY
18% Longer Tenure
Employees who met the assessment score ranges stayed 38 days longer on average, while hiring managers cut shortlisting time dramatically.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
23% Reduction in Turnover
Cut annual turnover from 48.2% to 36.9% using cognitive and personality assessments, while strengthening team building post-hire.
INSURANCE
Higher Performer Hires
Used cognitive, emotional intelligence, and personality assessments to identify top performers across 350+ annual hires.
Get Started in Minutes
HOW IT WORKS
Create Your Assessment
Choose from our library of scientifically validated tests tailored to your role and industry.
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Send branded assessment invitations via email or integrate directly with your ATS.
Invite Candidates
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Receive instant reports with scores, rankings, and actionable hiring recommendations.
Get Data-Driven Insights
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Loved by HR Leaders Worldwide
TESTIMONIALS
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Start hiring and developing the best talent, with science you can trust and AI you can explain
Built on Science. Proven in the Real World.
OUR SCIENCE
Over a decade of validated research powering our models.
15+ Years of Data
Grounded in scientific standards & ISO 42001 Certified
Transparent & Ethical AI
Every assessment meets rigorous psychometric standards.
I/O Psychologist Validation
What Our Customers Have Achieved
ACHIEVEMENT
65%
Reduction In Turnover
7x
More Revenue From Sales
50%
Improvement In Time-To-Hire
65%
Hiring Success Rate
Start Hiring Smarter Today
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Image Capture
⌄Automatic candidate photos taken throughout the assessment detect if someone else takes over.
Image Analysis
⌄AI-powered analysis compares captured images to detect inconsistencies, multiple faces, or unauthorized devices.
Screen and Audio Sampling
›Periodic captures of candidate screens and audio to identify unauthorized resources, second devices, or outside assistance.
Comprehensive Reporting
›Detailed proctoring reports flag suspicious activity so your team can review and make informed decisions.
"Criteria has been an invaluable resource for our hiring process. The data insights have transformed how we evaluate candidates."
Sarah Mitchell
VP of People Operations, TechScale Inc."This platform is crucial for our teams. We've reduced our time-to-hire by 40% while improving the quality of our new hires."
David Chen
Head of Talent Acquisition,"The assessments are right on point. I'm blind without it! It's become an essential part of our hiring toolkit."
Jenny Wilson
HR Director, Meridian Health"Easy to use for end users… The screening process saves valuable time and helps us focus on the most suitable applicants."
Olivia K.
Founder, BrightHire"A powerful platform and tool… Assessments provide great insight into candidates and match them well to roles."
Scott E.
Founder, BrightHire"Has helped us hire the right people… Gives us solid data when making tough hiring decisions."
Amy W.
Founder, BrightHire