Hire with confidence.
Verify skills before you commit.
CVs and interviews only tell part of the story. AlphaCon Solutions provides objective, role-aligned skills assessments that help employers make better hiring decisions.
Why traditional hiring falls short
Good candidates are overlooked. Weak candidates slip through. The cost adds up.
CVs are curated
They reflect presentation skills, not proven capability under real-world constraints.
Interviews are subjective
Short conversations rarely test actual competence, problem-solving, or technical depth.
Mis-hires are expensive
Time, money, team morale, and project delays — the true cost is significant.
The real cost of a mis-hire
How it works
Simple, fast, and designed to integrate seamlessly into your hiring process.
Select or request assessment
Choose from existing assessments or request a bespoke test aligned to your role requirements.
Candidates complete online
Candidates take the ~45-minute assessment at their convenience. No scheduling required.
Review results instantly
Receive detailed results with scores, strengths, and development areas. Compare candidates objectively.
Make confident decisions
Use verified results to shortlist, interview, and hire with reduced risk and better outcomes.
Our solution
AlphaCon assessments provide objective, standardised testing that eliminates guesswork and gives you the confidence to make better hiring decisions.
- Objective testing: Skills-based scenarios, not personality tests
- Standardised comparison: Compare candidates on the same criteria
- Clear, shareable results: Detailed breakdown with verification codes
- Reduced hiring risk: Know what you're getting before you commit
- Fast turnaround: Results delivered instantly after completion
When to use assessments
- Pre-interview screening: Filter candidates before investing interview time
- Final verification: Confirm capability before making an offer
- Graduate hiring: Assess potential when experience is limited
- Volume recruitment: Handle high applicant numbers efficiently
- Skills validation: Verify claims made on CVs or in interviews
Assessment integrity & anti-cheat technology
Built-in monitoring ensures results are genuine, reliable, and reflect true candidate capability.
Real-time monitoring
The assessment platform continuously monitors for suspicious activity during completion.
- Tab switching detection
- Window navigation tracking
- Copy/paste prevention
- External resource usage detection
- Unusual behaviour patterns flagged
Time-controlled questions
Individual time limits on multiple choice questions prevent external searching and ensure authentic responses.
- Question-level time constraints
- No backtracking to revise answers
- Prevents consultation with external sources
- Measures genuine knowledge recall
Three-strike enforcement
Desktop users receive warnings for violations. Three strikes results in automatic termination.
- Clear violation warnings issued
- Candidate acknowledges integrity rules upfront
- Automatic termination on third violation (desktop)
- Mobile users monitored, activity logged
- All violations recorded in results report
Candidate declaration
Before starting, candidates must acknowledge and agree to integrity guidelines.
- Clear rules displayed before assessment
- Explicit agreement required to proceed
- Candidates confirm independent completion
- Legal record of acknowledgement
What this means for you
Assessment Integrity Guidelines (shown to candidates)
This assessment monitors for cheating and suspicious activity.
- Do not switch tabs or windows during the assessment
- Do not copy, cut, or paste text
- Do not use external resources or search engines
- Complete the assessment independently
- Multiple choice questions have individual time limits
Desktop users: 3 violations = automatic termination
Mobile/tablet users: Activity is monitored but assessment will not be terminated
☑ I understand and agree to the integrity guidelines
☑ I confirm I will complete this assessment independently and honestly
Disciplines covered
These are some of the current areas in progress. All sectors and industries can be tested — if your field isn't listed, we can develop a bespoke assessment for you.
What you receive
Comprehensive results that make decision-making clear and confident.
Overall performance score
Clear percentage result showing candidate competency level across all assessment areas.
Strengths breakdown
Specific areas where the candidate demonstrated strong capability and understanding.
Development areas
Identified gaps or weaker areas that may require training or support.
Verification code
Unique reference code to authenticate results and prevent fraud.
Comparison data
Benchmark candidate performance against role requirements and other applicants.
Professional report
Results and detailed breakdown emailed in a professional format that candidates can share and you can keep on file.
Need a different assessment structure? Explore how assessments can be customised with multi-stage testing, extended timeframes, or combined competency evaluations.
Learn about assessment structures →What employers are saying
Real outcomes from companies using AlphaCon assessments.
We were choosing between three final candidates. The assessment results clearly showed who had the technical depth we needed. Saved us from a costly mis-hire.
For graduate roles, CVs all look the same. AlphaCon gave us objective data to compare candidates fairly. We've hired two graduates this way and both are performing well.
The bespoke assessment was exactly what we needed. It tested the specific skills for our role and helped us identify the right candidate quickly.
Bespoke assessments
Need something specific? Our team can design and deliver role-specific testing aligned to your exact requirements, industry standards, and organisational needs.
Want to explore structure options? View detailed information about how assessments can be structured, including multi-stage testing, project-based evaluations, and combined skills assessments.
View assessment structure options →What's included
- Consultation to define role requirements and competencies
- Custom question development aligned to your needs
- Difficulty tiers and standards alignment
- Custom scoring and result presentation
- 5 candidate assessments included in build price
Pricing
Ideal for
- Niche or highly specialised roles
- Organisation-specific requirements
- Compliance or regulatory testing
- Graduate programmes with defined competencies
- High-volume recruitment campaigns
- Senior or leadership role validation
Standard assessment pricing
Simple, transparent pricing for existing assessments. Buy what you need, when you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common employer questions.
How long does an assessment take?
Can we use assessments for pre-screening?
How do we verify candidate results?
What if we need a test for a very specific role?
Do assessment bundles expire?
Can we use bundles across different assessment types?
What happens if a candidate fails?
How quickly do we receive results?
Ready to hire with confidence?
Reduce risk, improve hiring quality, and make better decisions with objective skills assessment. Let's discuss how AlphaCon can support your recruitment process.