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# Criteria

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> Criteria is a talent success platform that helps organizations hire faster and smarter with science-backed assessments, structured interviews, and automation tools. Designed for teams of all sizes and industries, Criteria streamlines hiring by reducing manual screening, improving candidate quality, and accelerating time-to-hire. &#10;&#10;With pre-employment assessments measuring cognitive ability, personality, emotional intelligence, and skills, hiring teams can make data-driven, unbiased decisions that lead to better hires and lower turnover. Automation features like ATS integrations, structured interviews, and candidate communication tools eliminate inefficiencies, allowing recruiters to focus on top talent. &#10;&#10;Trusted by 4,500+ organizations across 60 countries, Criteria delivers a seamless, scalable hiring experience that improves quality of hire, reduces bias, and enhances workforce performance.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 188 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 188 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Criteria Corp
- **Location**: West Hollywood, US
- **Founded**: 2006

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Varies by company size
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 193 more

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Applicant Tracking
- Application Management
- Aptitude Testing
- Assessment Management
- Automatic Grading
- Candidate Comparison
- Candidate Management
- Candidate Profiles
- Candidate Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Library
- Course Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Questions
- Customisable Reports
- Customisable Templates

## Integrations (53 total)

- ADP Workforce Now
- ATS OnDemand
- AcquireTM
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- ApplicantStack
- Ashby
- BambooHR
- Breezy
- Bullhorn ATS & CRM
- Cadient
- Carerix
- CheckRecipient
- ClearCompany
- Cornerstone
- Dayforce HCM

... and 38 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/372/recruiting-software/software)

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- [Assessment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4132/assessment/software)

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## Reviews

### "Good assessment tool" — 4.0/5

> **Victoria** | *10 January 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Good system to test potential candidates and make sure they are qualified for the job before makinf an offer
> 
> **Cons**: I pretty much liked it and did not have any issues with it. I can’t point to a particular problem except if someone o not computer saavy it might be hard for them
> 
> Overall experience I good mt company used it a while we just stopped because we don’t recruit enough

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### "Assessments Made Easy for Onboarding New Hires" — 5.0/5

> **Kat** | *9 December 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Criteria not only provides research-backed content for a wide range of roles, but also allows you to create customized content tailored to the specific qualities you're seeking in a candidate.
> 
> **Cons**: I do wish there was an easier way to set a range for custom created content.
> 
> Overall, we have had success with Criteria assessments in our hiring efforts, and we find that the interview tools included with the assessment results help bring alignment and consistency to our onboarding process.

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### "Decent product" — 3.0/5

> **Dionne** | *9 October 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use. The platform is relatively straight forward.
> 
> **Cons**: Glitches in platform. (redirect login page, completed assessment emails delayed, choice for customized roles when selecting testing packages as they are too general and not useful)
> 
> Good. Reps are great. I wish there was more guidance for how to make the CCAT more equitable.

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### "Criteria works\!" — 5.0/5

> **Holly** | *8 October 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use, user friendly and affordable
> 
> **Cons**: Encounter some lagging or glitches however they are minimal and short lived
> 
> Criteria works for the needs of our business and we rely on it to give us the data we need.

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### "Criteria - Great product" — 4.0/5

> **Debra** | *9 December 2024* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like that is integrates with out ATS system.
> 
> **Cons**: Haven't found anything that I don't like.
> 
> We have only been using Criteria for a couple of months but I have been very happy with the results so far.

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