CVs or Skills Based Assessment (Which One Is Best For Your Next Hire?)

Finding the best candidate for a job is no easy task. In today's competitive job market, employers are faced with an overwhelming number of applicants for each position. And with only a limited amount of time to review resumes and interview candidates, it can be challenging to determine which candidate is the best fit for your company.

Traditionally, CVs (curriculum vitae) have been the go-to format for job applications. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards skills-based assessments as a way to evaluate candidates. So which one is best for your next hire? Let's take a closer look at each format and their pros and cons.

CVs

CVs are a document that outlines an individual's educational background, work experience, skills, and accomplishments. They provide a comprehensive overview of a candidate's qualifications and can range from one to several pages in length. It differs from a resume because it tends to be more detailed and often includes information such as publications, awards, and presentations.

Pros

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Cons

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●???? Can be difficult to compare candidates based on different CV formats and layouts.

Skills-Based Assessments

Skills-based assessments focus on evaluating a candidate's specific skills and abilities rather than their overall experience or qualifications. These assessments can take many forms, including written tests, simulations, or work samples.

Pros

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●???? Allows for comparison of candidates based on the same assessment criteria.

Cons

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●???? Can be limited in assessing soft skills and cultural fit.

●???? May not accurately reflect a candidate's true abilities under pressure.

Final Thoughts

Both have their pros and cons, and the best hiring approach may vary depending on the job requirements and company culture. In general, a combination of both formats can provide a more comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's qualifications.

However, with the use of AI, skills based assessments are becoming more advanced and can provide a more well-rounded evaluation of a candidate's overall fit for the job. This is because AI can analyze a candidate's responses and patterns of behavior to assess their soft skills and cultural fit.

Zaajira is proving this by creating an AI based platform that goes beyond just evaluating a candidate's skills and qualifications.? As the leading job search platform in Tanzania, the platform already has over 10,000 candidates benefiting from this advanced evaluation process. The platform takes into account a candidate's personality, passion, and cultural fit to provide a more holistic evaluation of their suitability for the job.