Autumn Product Update: Introducing the New Sova Image-Based Personality Questionnaire

Introduction

We are excited to announce the launch of Sova’s new Image-based Personality Questionnaire (PQ), available on the Sova Platform from December 2024. Plus, you’ll have access to a range of new features, such as the opportunity to create, manage and edit one-way video interviews and an improved look and feel for the candidate dashboard.

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Sova Image PQ

Half the completion time, the same scientific accuracy 

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The new Image Personality Questionnaire (PQ) combines a swipeable, mobile-first design with robust scientific models to deliver a more engaging candidate experience compared to traditional PQs. This brand-new assessment is designed to help your hiring team to:  

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Maximise personality assessment efficiency

‍Assess candidates in just 12 minutes. Faster completion times enhance productivity and streamline the hiring process. ‍

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Enhance candidate experience

Provide a more engaging experience that candidates actually enjoy.  ‍

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Maintain scientific accuracy

Maintains an equitable level of scientific rigour to traditional assessments, ensuring the reliability and validity of the assessments. 

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Key Features / Capabilities

Swipeable Assessment

The new image-based PQ is designed to be completed on any device. Our consumer-grade, mobile-first design introduces a swipe motion that enhances user engagement and satisfaction.

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Accessibility

Designed with accessibility in mind to ensure inclusivity for all users. 

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Comprehensive Trait Measurement

The new test evaluates 18 key personality traits across 87 items, delivering a comprehensive profile of each candidate's work-related behaviours. 

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Auto-generated Candidate Reports

Generates detailed reports automatically, saving time and effort and boosting your employer branding.  

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Scientific model

‍Founded on the extensively validated Sova personality model for accurate and reliable assessment results.

Video interview Builder

Manage one-way video interviews, from start to finish 

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In response to a growing demand from our user base, we are introducing a video interview builder tool for Sova’s one-way video interviews. The new feature will enable you to: 

• Build one-way video interviews by adding text or video questions, defining the required response length and preparation time

• Easily add video interviews to new hiring projects or edit existing ones

Improved platform design

Enhance candidate experience 

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In order to present candidates with a modern, more accessible dashboard, the CX design of the Sova platform has undergone a refresh, including: 

• Increased white space to improve accessibility

• Extension of branding colours throughout the candidate journey, to enable better employer branding and customisation

• Standardised header bar for a more consistent candidate experience

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Content Hub & Project Builder Update

Create and customise your hiring journey 

Managing the phases of your assessment journey and administering new content has just become easier. The new Content Hub and Project Builder features introduce the ability to:

• View, edit and administer all your existing content in one place

• Review the details of existing content, including language availability

• Easily edit assessment flows, adding, reordering and removing phases as needed

• Simply add new pages through the new and improved CX