The leading method used in screening new candidates for technology-related roles worldwide is a combination of multiple choice questions and coding simulators, with 29 percent of respondents in a 2019 survey using this combination. Using online coding simulators only was the least-popular screening method, with 14 percent of respondents.
Preferred recruitment screening tools for technology roles at organizations worldwide in 2019
Characteristic
Share of respondents
A combination of MCQs and coding simulators
29%
None of the above, only interviews
21%
Online technical assessments containing MCQs to test knowledge
20%
Paper based or white board technical assessments to test thought process
16%
Online coding simulators to test realtime coding proficiency
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Mettl. (July 8, 2019). Preferred recruitment screening tools for technology roles at organizations worldwide in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041468/technology-talent-recruitment-screening-tools-worldwide/
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