--- description: Review of Criteria Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Criteria | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Pre-Employment Testing Software](/directory/3654/pre-employment-assessment-tools/software) > [Criteria](/software/75159/hireselect) # Criteria Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect?page=2) > Criteria is a talent success platform that helps organizations hire faster and smarter with science-backed assessments, structured interviews, and automation tools. Designed for teams of all sizes and industries, Criteria streamlines hiring by reducing manual screening, improving candidate quality, and accelerating time-to-hire. With pre-employment assessments measuring cognitive ability, personality, emotional intelligence, and skills, hiring teams can make data-driven, unbiased decisions that lead to better hires and lower turnover. Automation features like ATS integrations, structured interviews, and candidate communication tools eliminate inefficiencies, allowing recruiters to focus on top talent. Trusted by 4,500+ organizations across 60 countries, Criteria delivers a seamless, scalable hiring experience that improves quality of hire, reduces bias, and enhances workforce performance. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 232 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 232 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Criteria Corp - **Location**: West Hollywood, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Varies by company size - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 193 more ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Aptitude Testing - Assessment Management - Automatic Grading - Candidate Comparison - Candidate Management - Candidate Profiles - Candidate Tracking - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Course Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Questions - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates ## Integrations (65 total) - ADP Workforce Now - ATS OnDemand - AcquireTM - AdParlor - ApplicantStack - Ashby - Avature - BambooHR - Breezy - Breezy - Bullhorn - Cadient - Carerix - Chameleon - Checkr ... and 50 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Pre-Employment Testing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3654/pre-employment-assessment-tools/software) ## Related Categories - [Pre-Employment Testing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3654/pre-employment-assessment-tools/software) - [Video Interview Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/446/video-interviewing/software) - [Career Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4476/career-management/software) - [Assessment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4132/assessment/software) - [Human Capital Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1867/hcm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Also, the reporting provided after tests are completed gives clear, actionable insights into candidate capabilities. > > **Cons**: The customization options for assessment tests can feel a bit limited if you need highly tailored role-specific questions. Additionally, the candidate interface during long assessment sessions could be a bit more engaging to improve the overall candidate experience. > > Overall, Criteria has been a great tool for streamlining our pre-employment screening process. It helps reduce bias and speeds up decision-making when shortlisting candidates for interviews. The platform saves a lot of time for the talent acquisition team, and the customer support is responsive whenever assistance is needed. ----- ### "Efficient Assessment Management Through Criteria and iCIMS" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *31 August 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration with iCIMS is simple, reliable, and highly effective. Assessments are automatically triggered within the recruiting workflow, and results are returned directly to iCIMS for recruiter and hiring manager review. This automation reduces manual work, improves consistency, and creates a seamless pre-employment testing experience. > > **Cons**: Very happy with our partnership. Fraudulent Candidates are getting smarter using AI tools. Criteria Corp has ways to proctor and prevent this from happening, but we haven't had a chance to implement. > > Our overall experience with Criteria Corp has been excellent. The iCIMS integration works seamlessly, assessments are easy to configure, and reporting is straightforward to run from the dashboard. We rarely encounter support issues, but when we do, the Criteria team is responsive and helpful. It's one of those integrations that simply works in the background without requiring much attention, which is exactly what we value in a technology partner. ----- ### "Easy to use but some bumps at the beginning" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 August 2026* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The platform is very user friendly and easy to figure out. I liked the ability to customize different templates with our branding. The email templates make sending assessments easy. > > **Cons**: Our original customer success rep \[sensitive content hidden\] seemed a bit out of it. Her "training" with us was a 15 minute screen share rather than a deep dive into the process, and she missed several emails that we sent regarding job descriptions. It felt like we were starting over when \[sensitive content hidden\] took over, which lengthened the process significantly. > > Our experience started a little rough and we ran into issues with there being too many modules selected on the CBST so the assessment was taking 40+ minutes. I am not sure how that slipped through the cracks, so I am glad I caught it...now that everything is set up correctly, we seem to be running pretty smoothly. ----- ### "Criteria making hiring better" — 5.0/5 > **Robert** | *6 July 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I highly value the ability to curate assessments specifically tailored to each role. It allows for a much more precise evaluation process. Furthermore, the platform enables us to use performance scores to validate our hiring quality, providing historical data that will be invaluable for making more informed, data-driven hiring decisions in the future. > > **Cons**: One significant drawback is the inability to view or export aggregate test scores for all candidates in one place. This forces us to manually track and compile data in external spreadsheets, which is time-consuming and prevents us from easily leveraging historical data to inform future hiring decisions. > > The staff at Criteria has been incredibly responsive and helpful, consistently providing excellent suggestions on how we can better utilize the full range of features the platform offers. ----- ### "Strong Value Add" — 4.0/5 > **Alexandra** | *1 September 2026* | Capital Markets | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that Criteria Corp covers both personality and cognitive assessments versus just one aspect. The Greenhouse integration is also extremely helpful and easy to use. > > **Cons**: Invalid EPP results are typically a frustration as candidates complete assessments. Basically, if a candidate is indecisive then it will come back invalid. It's easy to coach them on consistent responses when we give them a second chance to complete it. > > Overall, Criteria has been easy to use and the results are easy to decipher. For an interview assessment, it is one of the better options\! ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data