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Skills Assessment · 5 min read
Video Interviews vs. Practical Trade Tests: What Employers Should Know
How to choose a fair and reliable skills verification approach for welders, electricians and other trades.
Different assessments answer different questions
Video interviews can assess communication, experience and technical reasoning. Practical tests are often more suitable for confirming hands-on proficiency.
Build role-specific rubrics
Evaluate candidates against observable skills such as measurement accuracy, safety procedures, tool selection and workmanship.
Consider a hybrid process
Initial remote screening followed by an in-person practical assessment can reduce unnecessary travel and focus resources on shortlisted candidates.
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