Traitwise provides science-backed assessments built on personality and I-O research to predict job success and reduce mis-hires. The platform helps leaders define role requirements and compare candidates based on fit, motivation, and working style. It also offers team insights to improve collaboration by visualizing personality and intrinsic drivers across existing staff.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Traditional hiring processes rely heavily on resumes and unstructured interviews, which often fail to accurately predict a candidate's on-the-job performance. This can lead to mis-hires, increased turnover, and significant costs associated with recruitment and training. Companies need a more reliable and efficient way to identify candidates who possess the key traits and skills necessary for success.
Solution
Traitwise offers a science-backed assessment platform that helps companies identify top-performing candidates by evaluating problem-solving skills, personality traits, and motivational drivers. The platform uses a 30-minute assessment to provide insights into a candidate's critical thinking abilities, workplace behavior, and intrinsic motivation. By combining these three key predictors of success, Traitwise enables hiring teams to make more informed decisions, reduce bias, and improve overall hiring outcomes. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing hiring workflows, providing detailed candidate reports and comparison tools to streamline the evaluation process.
Target Audience
Traitwise is designed for HR departments, recruiters, and hiring managers in organizations of all sizes seeking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their hiring processes.
Features
- 30-minute online assessment evaluating problem-solving, personality, and motivation.
- Over 1,000 pre-tailored hiring profiles aligned with specific job requirements.
- AI/ChatGPT proof assessment design.
- Candidate reports providing in-depth insights into strengths and weaknesses.
- Side-by-side candidate comparison tools for confident decision-making.
- Integration with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) via email, shared link, or bulk upload.
- Assesses problem-solving skills using GMA (General Mental Ability) tests to gauge critical thinking and learning speed.
- Assesses personality using the Big Five model to reveal day-to-day work style, collaboration, and grit.
- Uncovers motivational drivers to ensure the role aligns with the candidate's intrinsic motivators.