Congratulations on integrating Vervoe into your recruitment process! Adding a skills assessment stage is a proven way to improve hiring decisions, reduce turnover, and build stronger teams.
To help you get started, this playbook walks you through the key steps before going live—from designing your new recruitment process to updating job ads, engaging hiring managers, and setting candidates up for success.
Going live isn’t just about turning on a new tool—it’s about building a smarter, smoother process that delivers better results.
✅ Go-Live Checklist:
- Define Your New Recruitment Process
- Update Job Advertisements
- Review the candidate experience
- Update Your Interview Format
- Monitor and Optimise
Define Your New Recruitment Process
Timing matters when introducing a skills test. Early-stage candidates may be deterred by long assessments, while late-stage candidates need deeper evaluation than a basic quiz.
If you're using a custom-built Vervoe assessment, it's already aligned to your hiring stage. Otherwise, consider:
- Where in your process the assessment fits best.
- What it can replace (e.g. phone screens or first-round interviews).
Suggested Vervoe-enabled process:
- Application
- Vervoe Assessment
- Final Interview (focused on motivational and cultural fit)
- Offer
Update Job Advertisements
Let candidates know about the skills assessment upfront. It helps set expectations and creates a more transparent process.
Include a short message like this in your job ad:
“We want to understand more than just your resume. Our process starts with a Vervoe skills assessment that gives you a taste of the role and a chance to showcase your strengths. Keep an eye on your inbox (and junk folder) for your invite.”
You can also highlight that the assessment replaces early interviews, so candidates can progress faster.
Review the candidate experience
Make your assessment feel like part of your brand and give candidates the context they need.
Add an Intro Video
- A warm welcome from the hiring manager or department leader
- Visuals of the workplace
- Explanation of the role and why the assessment matters
Personalise Messaging
- Customise invite and reminder emails (See Sample Email Templates)
- Include your company branding and role-specific info
Consider an Outro Video
- Let candidates know what happens next after completing the assessment
Update Your Interview Format
Once skills have been tested, interviews can shift from "Can they do the job?" to "Do they want to do this job with us?"
Interview focus might include:
- Clarifying results or addressing development areas
- Discussing values alignment and motivation
- Providing deeper insight into the role and team culture
Update your interview questions to reflect this new focus.
Monitor and Optimise
This small step helps unlock valuable data. When you mark a candidate as hired in Vervoe, you’ll be able to:
- Track their average assessment score
- Monitor performance after 120 days
- Use real data to fine-tune your process over time
This insight helps us work with you to continuously improve your hiring outcomes.
If you have any questions or need support, reach out to support@vervoe.com—we’re here to help.