Malpractices biggest worry during online hiring assessments, say recruiters
A survey of recruiters, talent acquisition specialists and human resource professionals show 39% of the respondents are most worried about malpractices by candidates during online assessments; the next biggest anxiety (37%) is over finding the right candidate for a role.
HirePro’s study highlights the fears and anxieties that 837 recruitment and talent acquisition professionals face.
Finding the right candidate for a company is never an easy task. Given the hiring targets the recruiters have to align with — especially around roles which require hiring in volumes or for specific skill sets — 32% are also worried about the uncertainty of meeting hiring targets.
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Some candidates use job offers to negotiate and find more competitive offers. About 29% of recruiters say they are unable to ascertain whether candidates are exploring multiple job offers. Among the participants, 28% express anxiety around offer rejections or candidate no-shows. These incidents often pop up at the last minute, requiring a reset in the hiring process. About 25% also highlight the stress of losing candidates due to budget constraints.
In the candidate assessment stage, the fear of malpractices during online assessments highlights the gap in the process. The lack of effective tools to assess emerging and niche skills has emerged as the next significant worry for about 26% of
