About
Criteria is a comprehensive talent management platform designed to modernize the hiring process for businesses of all sizes—from small teams to large enterprises. By combining scientifically validated pre-employment assessments with AI-powered interviewing and talent development tools, Criteria enables HR teams to look beyond the resume and evaluate candidates based on measurable potential. The platform offers a wide range of assessments including cognitive aptitude, personality, emotional intelligence, risk assessment, skills tests, and game-based evaluations. These tools are built on rigorous science and designed to predict on-the-job performance rather than simply reviewing past experience. Criteria's interview suite includes video interviewing, live interview management, and Interview Intelligence—an AI-powered feature that scores responses and helps minimize bias for more consistent, data-driven evaluations. AI proctoring capabilities ensure assessment integrity at scale. Beyond hiring, the Develop module supports employee engagement and retention through weekly manager check-ins, TEAMscan insights, and an on-demand AI coaching assistant (Coach Bo). Trusted by more than 4,000 companies globally, Criteria has delivered measurable results including 65% reductions in turnover, 7x revenue gains from sales teams, and 50% improvements in time-to-hire. The platform integrates with major HR tools and is suitable for enterprise, mid-market, and small business use cases.
Key Features
- Scientifically Validated Assessments: Evaluate candidates across cognitive aptitude, personality, emotional intelligence, risk, and job-specific skills using assessments backed by industrial-organizational science.
- AI-Powered Video Interviewing: Conduct and analyze structured video interviews with AI scoring and Interview Intelligence to minimize bias and consistently identify top performers.
- Game-Based & Adaptive Testing: Engage candidates with game-based assessments that measure real competencies in an interactive format, improving completion rates and candidate experience.
- AI Proctoring: Ensure assessment integrity at scale with built-in AI proctoring that monitors test sessions and flags irregularities automatically.
- Employee Development & Coaching: Retain top talent with weekly manager check-ins, team health scans (TEAMscan), and the Coach Bo AI assistant for on-demand personalized coaching.
Use Cases
- Screening high volumes of applicants efficiently using cognitive and skills assessments before investing time in interviews.
- Reducing employee turnover by scientifically matching candidates to roles based on personality fit, aptitude, and risk indicators.
- Conducting structured, bias-reduced video interviews with AI scoring to ensure consistent evaluation across hiring teams.
- Developing and retaining employees through regular manager check-ins, team health monitoring, and AI-driven coaching recommendations.
- Building scalable, enterprise-grade hiring pipelines that integrate pre-employment testing, live interviewing, and onboarding data in one platform.
Pros
- Rigorously Science-Backed: All assessments are grounded in validated industrial-organizational psychology, supported by a Scientific Advisory Board, giving HR teams defensible, reliable data.
- End-to-End Talent Platform: Covers the full talent lifecycle from pre-employment screening through interviewing, onboarding alignment, and ongoing employee development in one integrated platform.
- Proven ROI: Customer outcomes include 65% reduction in turnover, 90% hiring success rates, and 50% faster time-to-hire, demonstrating concrete business impact.
- Scalable Across Business Sizes: Flexible pricing tiers and configurable workflows serve small businesses, mid-market companies, and large enterprises equally well.
Cons
- Learning Curve for Full Configuration: Setting up customized assessment workflows, integrations, and interview scoring rubrics may require significant onboarding time for new users.
- Primarily Suited for Structured Hiring Processes: Organizations with informal or highly ad-hoc hiring practices may need to redesign their processes to take full advantage of the platform's capabilities.
- Pricing Transparency: Detailed pricing plans are not publicly listed, requiring prospective customers to book a demo to understand full costs—which can slow evaluation decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pre-employment assessments does Criteria offer?
Criteria offers a broad range of assessments including cognitive aptitude tests, personality assessments, emotional intelligence evaluations, risk assessments, job-specific skills tests, and game-based assessments designed to measure real-world competencies.
How does AI proctoring work in Criteria?
Criteria's AI proctoring monitors candidates during online assessments in real time, flagging suspicious behaviors or irregularities to ensure the integrity of the testing process without requiring manual supervision.
Is Criteria suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Criteria offers dedicated small business solutions with validated assessments, video interviewing, and development tools at predictable costs, making enterprise-grade hiring science accessible to smaller teams.
How does Criteria help reduce hiring bias?
Criteria replaces gut-based resume screening with standardized, validated assessments and structured interview scoring. Its AI-powered Interview Intelligence ensures all candidates are evaluated on consistent, job-relevant criteria, significantly reducing subjective bias.
Does Criteria integrate with existing HR systems?
Yes. Criteria supports integrations with a variety of HR platforms and applicant tracking systems (ATS), and offers an API for custom integrations to fit into existing talent workflows seamlessly.
