Why do resumes fall short while filtering tech candidates?
For years, companies have relied on resumes to decide who moves forward in the hiring process. But let’s be honest, resumes can be misleading. They tell you where a person worked, what degree they have, and what they claim to know, but they don’t prove actual skills. This is especially problematic in technical recruiting, where real ability matters more than fancy job titles.
A resume might get a candidate an interview, but does it guarantee they can code efficiently, debug complex problems, or think critically under pressure? Not really. This is where Technical Assessments come in.
Why Technical Assessments Matter More Than Resumes
1. Skills Over Buzzwords
A candidate might say they know Python, but how do you know they can actually use it to solve real-world problems? A technical assessment gives you a clear, data-backed answer. With HunchAssess, you can go a step further by using Video Questions and Skill-Based Questions to evaluate not just technical knowledge but also problem-solving approaches, communication skills, and aspects of work culture.
2. No Room for Guesswork
Resumes often contain exaggerations. A well-structured technical test can eliminate guesswork and ensure that only truly skilled candidates move forward.
3. Save Time and Money
Imagine going through hundreds & thousands of resumes, setting up interviews, and then realizing that most candidates don’t fit the role. HireHunch can handle this for you, ensuring you only spend time with top talent.
4. Unbiased Hiring
Resumes can introduce unconscious bias. Certain schools, big-name companies, years of experience, or even heavy-lifting work accomplished by colleagues/managers might seem impressive but don’t always indicate the ability and kind of project they actually worked on. A structured technical assessment levels the playing field and gives everyone an equal shot.
Why You Need an Expert Interviewer
Even after a technical assessment, a proper interview is necessary. But do hiring managers always have the time and expertise to conduct deep technical interviews? Not always.
HireHunch helps your team quickly filter for top candidates through assessments and by conducting technical interviews. Our interviewers are from MAANG, product unicorns, and equivalent firms, with expertise across all major tech stacks. This allows your team to focus on final interviews, offer negotiations, or onboarding, while we handle the technical screening process.
A Better Way to Hire: Focus on Skills, Not Resumes
The best hiring process follows a simple formula:
- Start with a technical assessment to filter out unqualified candidates early.
- Use expert interviewers who know exactly what to look for in a technical hire.
- Make confident hiring decisions based on skill and not just a polished resume.
Companies that integrate Technical Assessments and interview outsourcing into their hiring process find better talent faster. With HireHunch, you get a seamless platform to assess, interview, and hire top technical talent without the hassle.
Ready to Ditch the Resume?
Resumes are outdated for technical hiring. If you want the best engineers, you need a process that focuses on what really matters – The Big T (Depth & Breadth of, skills/technology) and problem-solving abilities.
Let HireHunch handle your technical assessments and interviews so you can build a team that truly delivers. Try it today and experience a smarter way to hire!
