The Challenge
Horizon Tech’s rapid growth and multi-client hiring model exposed several bottlenecks in their recruitment workflow:
Unstructured Screening
Hiring teams manually reviewed resumes, often relying on gut feel or basic filtering criteria. This made it hard to evaluate deeper skills like communication, problem-solving, or technical aptitude—especially at scale.
High Rate of Mis-Hires
Without standardized assessments, many candidates who passed initial filters struggled during interviews or on the job. This led to client complaints, rework, and increased replacement costs.
Slow Hiring Process
Manually coordinating assessments, tracking candidate status via spreadsheets, and conducting back-and-forth follow-ups added unnecessary delays. Time-to-hire was often longer than client expectations.
No Automation or Integration
Recruiters had to juggle multiple tools—ATS, test links, spreadsheets—leading to data gaps and inefficiencies. They needed a centralized, integrated solution that could reduce workload and eliminate human error.
Our Solution
To fix these challenges, Horizon Tech adopted TestTrick’s skill assessment platform, fully integrated with their ATS, Manatal.
Seamless Manatal Integration
TestTrick’s native integration with Manatal allowed recruiters to send tests, track scores, and shortlist candidates—all without leaving their ATS. This eliminated redundant data entry and ensured a smooth workflow.
Standardized Assessments Across Roles
Horizon Tech used TestTrick’s library to create structured tests for both technical and non-technical roles, such as:
- Customer service scenarios
- Typing and data entry tasks
- Logical reasoning and communication tests
- Basic IT troubleshooting and tech assessments
These standardized evaluations ensured every candidate was measured on objective, role-relevant criteria.
Automated Screening
Candidates received test links automatically, and results were scored and reported instantly. This removed the need for manual test administration and drastically reduced the recruiter workload.
Customized Reports & Shortlisting
TestTrick’s detailed candidate analytics and Excel-based reporting helped recruiters quickly filter top performers based on section-wise scores, response times, and proctoring alerts.
Proctoring for Remote Roles
To ensure test authenticity, especially for work-from-home roles, Horizon Tech relied on TestTrick’s plagiarism detection and AI-based proctoring tools—including webcam monitoring and tab switching detection.
The Results
The impact was both measurable and immediate.
60% Reduction in Time-to-Hire
With automation and ATS integration, Horizon Tech cut its hiring cycle significantly. Candidate shortlisting that once took days now happened in a matter of hours.
Improved Candidate Quality
With structured testing and consistent benchmarks, the mismatch rate dropped. Clients reported higher satisfaction and a noticeable improvement in the first-month performance of hires.
Better Hiring Decisions
The team now had access to data-backed evaluation reports, helping them select candidates based on skills, not assumptions. This was especially valuable in high-volume campaigns where quick decisions were needed.
Scalable, Repeatable Process
The integration of TestTrick with Manatal created a repeatable hiring pipeline. Horizon Tech now runs regular assessments without manual coordination—saving time and scaling confidently.