HiringBranch has introduced a new conversational skills screener. This tool aims to replace the usual method of scanning resumes in situations where many hires are needed. The platform enables recruiters to send short, job-simulation assessments to every applicant, giving each candidate the opportunity to demonstrate real skills, not just list them on a resume.
The screener simulates real-world tasks and conversations that are relevant to roles like customer service, phone support, or sales. It evaluates over 50 soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking, and empathy. The assessment uses proprietary language-model technology to analyze voice or chat responses.
HiringBranch believes that by shifting to skills-based hiring, companies can screen candidates earlier and avoid depending on inflated or AI-generated resumes. This approach helps organizations identify quality candidates more quickly. CEO Stephane Rivard explained that recruiters gain valuable performance insights right at the beginning of the hiring process. They no longer have to wait until after conducting a round of poor interviews to spot the right talent.
Bringing conversation and automation into the hiring funnel
The new screener supports recruiters in high-volume environments by reducing bias, speeding up screening, and improving candidate quality. Because it uses a short-form assessment rather than lengthy interviews or many resumes, hiring teams can detect the right talent earlier. The company says it measured up to an 80 % cut in interview time and mis-hire rates as low as under 1% in existing clients.
As organizations increasingly adopt skills-first talent strategies, such tools add value by combining soft skills assessment, real-time data, and automation. HiringBranch’s launch of this conversational screener signals an important change in recruitment technology. It makes hiring more efficient and focused on merit for everyone involved.
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