2018 has been another banner year for new technology entering the talent acquisition space with a continued acceleration of new tools and platforms coming to market. Many of these startups are compelling point solutions that leverage evermore advanced technologies.

Using assessments as Talent Acquisition tools is not a new practice, nor an unpopular one, but the advancements we have seen in the space over the last several years are notable. Technology has both increased assessment accuracy and capitalized on gamification to enable a better candidate experience throughout the assessment process. More than ever before, such advancements of assessment capabilities enable companies to get an accurate picture of both cultural fit and skillset fit with a company. No longer are TA professionals denying the importance of candidate experience, but neither are they backing down when it comes to finding the right fit in a hire. Establishing the right balance with both in hiring processes is a challenge, but one in which HR and Talent Acquisition have taken on with grace and persistence.