WHY SHOULD YOU USE SURVEYS IN CANDIDATE ASSESSMENTS?Asses, understand, and choose wisely: Hiring made smarter with surveys
Reveal personality traits
Surveys go beyond what you see in an interview to examine a candidate’s personality. Are they a natural leader or more of a team player? Are they detail-oriented or a big-picture thinker? You can evaluate how well they’ll fit into your team dynamics.
Evaluate cultural fit
Cultural fit is the key to continued success. Surveys help you assess how a candidate aligns with your company. By asking the right questions, you can ensure that your new hire won’t just perform but will thrive in your organizational culture.
Measure aptitude and skills
Aptitude tests gauge a candidate’s problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, and ability to handle complex tasks. With timed and scored surveys, you can objectively evaluate their technical skills and cognitive sharpness.
Reduce bias in hiring
Fairness is crucial in hiring the best. Surveys offer an unbiased and structured way to evaluate every candidate before calling for in-person interviews. By focusing on the data, you minimize the risk of unconscious bias that might skew the results.
Speed up your hiring process
Surveys save time by gathering critical information upfront, which allows you to identify top candidates quickly. Instead of long-winded interview processes, you can make faster, smarter decisions based on clear survey results.
Types of candidate assessment surveys
Psychometric tests
Organizational compatibility surveys
Cognitive ability tests
Skill-based tests
Situational judgment tests (SJT)
Behavioural assessments
Emotional intelligence (EQ) tests
Post-hiring feedback surveys
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Why Zoho Survey for candidate assessments?









Make it easy for candidates to get engaged. Empower candidates to complete surveys anywhere, on any device, for a seamless experience that boosts participation.
No two roles are the same—your surveys shouldn’t be either. Create surveys that fit your exact hiring needs. Whether it’s psychometric tests or skill assessments, you can tailor everything to fit the role.
Make every candidate’s journey unique by using survey logic to change questions based on responses. This gives candidates a customized experience.
Do less manual work and put more focus on the talent. With built-in scoring and timed assessments, you can easily see how candidates perform under pressure and compare results.
Get real, unfiltered opinions to keep improving. Collect honest feedback post-hire to see how well new team members are settling in and adapting to their roles.
Don’t let language barriers stand in the way of great talent. Assess candidates from anywhere with surveys that support multiple languages for a truly global talent search.
Make it easy for candidates to get engaged. Empower candidates to complete surveys anywhere, on any device, for a seamless experience that boosts participation.
Get instant results and insights as soon as candidates finish their surveys to make faster hiring decisions.
Rest easy knowing sensitive data is fully protected. Keep candidate data safe with Zoho’s focus on ensuring security, privacy, and compliance every step of the way.
Common questions about candidate assessment surveys
Can I white-label and re-brand my surveys?
Yes, Zoho Survey offers full white-labeling options, allowing you to host surveys on your custom domain and brand them with your company’s logo, colors, and custom themes. This gives you complete control over the look and feel, with no Zoho branding.
How do I handle large volumes of candidates?
oho Survey is built to scale, allowing you to handle assessments for large volumes of candidates without a hitch. Plus, with automated scoring and real-time data, managing high numbers becomes easier.
What happens if a candidate loses connection while completing a survey?
If a candidate’s connection drops, their progress is saved, allowing them to resume the survey where they left off once the connection is restored.
How can I ensure that my survey results are reliable and representative of my target audience?
To ensure reliable results, start by reaching the right audience. You can use Zoho Survey's Audience Panel to purchase responses from your exact target demographic by specifying age, gender, location, and more. Combine this with clear, unbiased questions for reliable and representative results.
Can I track a candidate’s progress through multiple stages of assessments?
While Zoho Survey provides insights for individual assessments, you can integrate it with Zoho Recruit for more detailed tracking across different stages. This allows you to manage and follow candidates throughout their entire hiring journey efficiently.
Can I integrate Zoho Survey with my existing applicant tracking system (ATS)?
While Zoho Survey doesn’t directly connect with every ATS, integration is possible through tools like APIs, Zapier, Zoho Flow, and other methods. This ensures you can sync data between your ATS and Zoho Survey seamlessly.