SkillSurvey

HL from Applicant (10,000+ Employees)

I sent my references to these people. My references all had very nice things to say about me. The company rescinded their offer based on this sham of a process. Most people think 6's and 7's are good, but it looks like if any of your references gives you less than a 7 on anything, it's considered bad. This is absolute nonsense, and there is no way to dispute or provide more references if needed. Had the company taken time to ACTUALLY speak to my references, they would realize that they missed out on a great employee. This system cannot understand nuance, and many don't ever give perfect scores regardless. Very very unfair to the candidate.

Info from Grant (2 - 10 Employees)

I would give these grifters Zero stars if we were able to - terrible service, terrible communication, and they charged us for surveys that we did not order and then refuse to cancel the service.

EM from State (5,001 - 10,000 Employees)

What quality candidate will be okay with asking all of their references to email skillsurvey if the email is not found in their junk, spam, and quarantine files? Seriously?

BB from Uni (10,000+ Employees)

I had to fill out this survey for one of my students. I think it is very superficial and there is no space for nuance. Employers would be much better off just picking up the phone. Also, the survey request doesn't say what kind of position the evaluation is for, so I don't even know what the expectations for "average" are. This is the perfect way for an employer to get useless information.
Also Skill-whatever seems to be just hunting for personal information - of the candidate as well as the references. Some company suddenly started sending me emails about positions that I have no interest in!

Kelly A from medium sized healthcare organization (251 - 500 Employees)

As a recruiter, this tool is a lifesaver. Especially being in healthcare, it's really difficult to get ahold of people's references. SkillSurvey quotes 85% response rate in 2 days, I've found that to be pretty accurate, the better candidates are usually able to get their references completed faster anyways. The feedback on the reports is all confidential, at first, this was annoying, but we've come to realize the feedback is probably more candid this way. The source tool is good but it costs extra. Customer service is really good.

Kilany from Personal experience (1 Employee)

I’m sharing my personal experience with this website. My company chosen this system to add the reference. The system is not working and there are many issues. No diversity! You can’t use reference out of US even is you did not select verify by text message. Do not you this system

Savannah Mooney from Creative works system (10,000+ Employees)

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Rob from TBD

I was embarrassed that I had to ask old bosses and coworkers/clients to endure this process. 30 questions plus two comment sections is an unnecessary burden to place upon references that ARE DOING YOU A FAVOR with their time. It is an infringement on their time....

Bruno from Infotechno

This should be illegal, it is a total waste of time. How can a company know thru a list of questions with biased answers (because only one of the answers given has to be picked) the personality and behavior of the candidate? Anyone can fill out a multiple choice test, regardless of the answer. We should gather together and file a class action suit

Yve Solbrekken from educational institution

I provide references for about 20 of my former students and former employees each year. I receive a few Skills Survey emails every year. They do not provide the name of the company, the position, any name of a contact person, or anything else about the position for which my former student/staff member is applying. I will gladly talk with and send a letter to a specific hiring manager. However, I will not send confidential information about one of my former students or staff to an online data company such as Skills Survey, for them to interpret and use as they wish.