Platform Features

Written Exercises

Easily assess candidates' communication and analytical skills

Clevry’s Written Exercises are a valuable tool for evaluating a candidate’s ability to analyse information, formulate clear responses, and demonstrate their communication skills in a structured, written format.

These exercises can be customised to reflect real-world tasks that the candidate would encounter in the role, providing insights into their problem-solving capabilities and their ability to present ideas coherently. 

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Why use Written Exercises?

Written exercises offer a unique opportunity to assess skills that are critical in many roles but might not be easily tested through traditional interviews. They allow you to evaluate how candidates process information, structure their thoughts, and communicate in a professional manner. 

  • Evaluate analytical thinking:
    Written exercises test a candidate’s ability to analyse complex information and make reasoned decisions.
     

 

  • Assess communication skills:
    Understand how well candidates can articulate their thoughts in writing—an essential skill in many roles.
     

 

  • Real-world scenarios:
    Exercises are customised to reflect job-specific tasks, offering a practical view of how candidates might perform in the role.
     

Key features

Written exercises simulate tasks that candidates would face in the role, offering a more accurate view of their potential performance. 

  • Benefit:
    Better predict job success by seeing how candidates handle real scenarios.
     

Candidates complete the exercise within a set timeframe, helping assess their ability to perform under pressure and manage deadlines. 

  • Benefit:
    Understand how candidates work under time constraints, a crucial skill in many fast-paced environments.
     

Use pre-defined evaluation criteria for assessors to ensure every candidate is assessed on the same basis. 

  • Benefit:
    Fair and consistent evaluation of all candidates, reducing bias and promoting objective decision-making.
     

Design the written exercise to match the specific requirements of the job, whether it’s report writing, business analysis, or creative problem-solving. 

  • Benefit:
    Tailor the assessment to fit the exact needs of your role, ensuring relevant skills are tested.
     

How it works

1. Tailored briefs:

Provide candidates with job-specific tasks or scenarios, such as business cases, report writing, or problem-solving exercises.

2. Time-limited assessments:

Candidates are given a set amount of time to review the material and submit their written response.

3. Customised evaluation:

Use standardised or custom evaluation criteria to assess the quality of the responses, focusing on aspects like clarity, logic, and relevance.

4. Integrated feedback:

Review responses and provide feedback directly within Clevry’s platform or share evaluations with hiring managers.

Why choose Clevry’s Written Exercises? 

Clevry’s Written Exercises provide a practical, real-world method for evaluating how well candidates can analyse information, think critically, and communicate effectively. By simulating on-the-job tasks, you gain valuable insights into a candidate’s potential performance in a structured and time-limited environment. With customisable briefs and standardised evaluation tools, written exercises offer a consistent and objective way to assess critical skills. 

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