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Criteria Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the effective assessments that provide deep insights into candidates before interviews, saving valuable time. (20 mentions)
Users find the ease of use of Criteria invaluable for quickly identifying top talent and optimizing hiring processes. (19 mentions)
Users value the effective candidate management of Criteria, improving hire quality and saving significant time during recruitment. (14 mentions)
Users find Criteria Corp to be extremely helpful for unbiased applicant information and insightful assessments. (9 mentions)
Users value the variety of assessments offered by Criteria, providing valuable insights into candidate-job fit. (9 mentions)
Users appreciate the intuitive system of Criteria, making candidate analysis and comparison seamless and effective. (5 mentions)
Users find the setup ease of Criteria exceptional, making implementation quick and user-friendly for assessments. (4 mentions)
Users express concern over insufficient information clarity, finding it difficult to interpret results effectively. (5 mentions)
Users find the missing features frustrating, particularly in reporting and comparison options that hinder usability. (5 mentions)
Users face challenges with assessment visibility and insufficient reporting features, hindering the evaluation process. (4 mentions)
Users find the interface not user-friendly, citing difficulties in navigation and the need for better search functionality. (4 mentions)
Users express concerns over cost issues, citing pricing changes and a lack of personalized support in management. (3 mentions)
Users find the poor reporting features lacking detail and intuition, hindering advanced analytics and insights. (3 mentions)
Users find the UI not intuitive and difficult to navigate, leading to a frustrating user experience overall. (3 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Criteria

1. Assessments
Users value the effective assessments that provide deep insights into candidates before interviews, saving valuable time.
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Scott E.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A Powerful Platform and Tool"

What do you like about Criteria?

Assessments are available in many options. They give great insight into candidates and how they match the job. With support from Criteria, our impleme

AG

Alanna G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Quality Testing Gets Quality Applicants"

What do you like about Criteria?

It allows us to really see who can do the job before we perform interviews and saves our intervening labor hours dramatically

2. Ease of Use
Users find the ease of use of Criteria invaluable for quickly identifying top talent and optimizing hiring processes.
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Matteo M.
MM

Matteo M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"It was mindblowing the level of insights we were able to receive throug Criteria"

What do you like about Criteria?

The UX/UI, very easy and immediate both to use and to understand

JJ

Joshua J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Highly Effective Pre-Employment Testing Solution"

What do you like about Criteria?

The platform is user-friendly, insightful, and incredibly effective in helping us identify top talent.

3. Candidate Management
Users value the effective candidate management of Criteria, improving hire quality and saving significant time during recruitment.
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Verified User
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Ease of use, good detail in reporting"

What do you like about Criteria?

Seamless integration with our CRM/ ATS. Reports are well formatted with good information that is simple to translate for clients and candidates.

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Very Benificial"

What do you like about Criteria?

Since using Criteria in our hiring process it has cut down our turn over. The candidates we hire are more qualified in the skill sets required for the

4. Helpful
Users find Criteria Corp to be extremely helpful for unbiased applicant information and insightful assessments.
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Scott E.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A Powerful Platform and Tool"

What do you like about Criteria?

Assessments are available in many options. They give great insight into candidates and how they match the job. With support from Criteria, our impleme

Christopher A.
CA

Christopher A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Long-time loyal client of Criteria"

What do you like about Criteria?

Their range of high quality tests and exceptional support and service.

5. Insights
Users value the variety of assessments offered by Criteria, providing valuable insights into candidate-job fit.
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Scott E.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A Powerful Platform and Tool"

What do you like about Criteria?

Assessments are available in many options. They give great insight into candidates and how they match the job. With support from Criteria, our impleme

MA

McKenzie A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Excellent Resource for Recruiting"

What do you like about Criteria?

Great tool to use for recruiting purposes to save time and get an accurate overview of a candidate. Helps us to see where they would fit in on our tea

6. Talent Acquisition
Users appreciate the intuitive system of Criteria, making candidate analysis and comparison seamless and effective.
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A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Very Benificial"

What do you like about Criteria?

Since using Criteria in our hiring process it has cut down our turn over. The candidates we hire are more qualified in the skill sets required for the

DH

Daysi H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great System We Utilize For Hiring!"

What do you like about Criteria?

Criteria Corp is extrememly helpful in gaining unbiased information about applicants. It gives a detailed report with explanations about every test wh

7. Setup Ease
Users find the setup ease of Criteria exceptional, making implementation quick and user-friendly for assessments.
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Austin F.
AF

Austin F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Speeding Up Our Process"

What do you like about Criteria?

I like that I they have assessment batteries that I can use to tailor each job with. Also, getting started with it was a breeze. It's probably one of

Ralph B.
RB

Ralph B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Game changer in being able to make objective decisions"

What do you like about Criteria?

The tool is easy to use and hosts a ton of tests for a variety of different job descriptions. It made our recent hiring experience much more enjoyab

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Criteria

1. Insufficient Information
Users express concern over insufficient information clarity, finding it difficult to interpret results effectively.
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Daysi H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great System We Utilize For Hiring!"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The downside could be that there is too much information listed on the results pages - maybe providing a simiplified version along with the detailed r

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Criteria Review"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

Prompts you for LinkedIn information but we don't require it.

2. Missing Features
Users find the missing features frustrating, particularly in reporting and comparison options that hinder usability.
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Annie D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great experience so far.."

What do you dislike about Criteria?

There could be better reporting; for example there is a report i could use that isn't there. How many assessmetn takers and average score.

SN

Salma N.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Lots of Options"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

i think creeating different test batteries could be easier and more user friendly. If the status tracking was more automatoed or an integration with A

3. Assessment Issues
Users face challenges with assessment visibility and insufficient reporting features, hindering the evaluation process.
See 4 mentions

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Annie D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great experience so far.."

What do you dislike about Criteria?

There could be better reporting; for example there is a report i could use that isn't there. How many assessmetn takers and average score.

OM

Onita M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Game Changer"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The only issue I have found is not being able to view specific assessment questions when creating a job. I don't want to take the assessment to see th

4. Not User-Friendly
Users find the interface not user-friendly, citing difficulties in navigation and the need for better search functionality.
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Salma N.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Lots of Options"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

i think creeating different test batteries could be easier and more user friendly. If the status tracking was more automatoed or an integration with A

Verified User
I

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Criteria and the interview process"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

Scrolling through all the names rather than being able to search for one specific name... There were hundreds of video interviews recorded and it was

5. Cost Issues
Users express concerns over cost issues, citing pricing changes and a lack of personalized support in management.
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Juliana G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"fulfills our business needs"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

cost, would like to see a greater discount.

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Skills Evaluation"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The cost is based on the number of employees you have, rather than the number of assessments sent out to potential employees.

6. Poor Reporting
Users find the poor reporting features lacking detail and intuition, hindering advanced analytics and insights.
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Annie D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great experience so far.."

What do you dislike about Criteria?

There could be better reporting; for example there is a report i could use that isn't there. How many assessmetn takers and average score.

Inma B.
IB

Inma B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Valuable tool for fair hiring decisions"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

Reporting features could be more intuitive and detailed for advanced analytics.

7. Poor UI
Users find the UI not intuitive and difficult to navigate, leading to a frustrating user experience overall.
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Salma N.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Lots of Options"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

i think creeating different test batteries could be easier and more user friendly. If the status tracking was more automatoed or an integration with A

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Great insights for interview teams + feedback for candidates"

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The only downside I've seen so far is the comparison feature. I wish there was a way to download the charts/graphs or a more user-friendly way to down

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Employee Experience Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Resource for Recruiting"
What do you like best about Criteria?

Great tool to use for recruiting purposes to save time and get an accurate overview of a candidate. Helps us to see where they would fit in on our team, and also helps with onboarding knowing how to coach new hires and where they may struggle and need to spend extra time on. Helps to uncover an authentic overview of each candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

I send out a lot of testing links, but have a minimal number complete them. But that's not your fault. Would say that is really my only down side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi McKenzie - thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review!

We’re so glad to hear that Criteria is helping you save time, gain deeper insights into candidates, and make more informed hiring and onboarding decisions. Your comment about using the assessments to uncover an authentic view of each candidate—and to tailor coaching and onboarding—is exactly how we hope our platform supports talent success beyond just the hire.

We also appreciate your note about completion rates. While we can’t control every candidate’s follow-through, your approach of using assessment completion as an early indicator of engagement is a smart and effective strategy—one we’ve seen echoed by other customers as well.

Thank you again for sharing your experience, and for making Criteria a part of your hiring process.

Doruk T.
DT
Head of Recruitment
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Greedy Customer Success Agents"
What do you like best about Criteria?

Compared to other platforms, we had more flexibility with our ATS integration. Also, the customer service was very nice and did their best to find a compromise when we were being onboarded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

We were customers for three years and had already agreed on the price for the extension for the 4th year. One month after this, someone reached out to us to tell us we've been using way too many assessments and they need to adjust the price they gave us to 4 times the initial amount.

This is quite unheard of of course, both the increase and doing it after already agreeing to an extension. Also, both on their website & previous communication with their representatives stated we should have unlimited assessment in our tier. Now they are saying we've been using too many? How?

I believe they were just trying to get more money from us. Their customer service is super nice and helpful when they are onboarding you, and once you're locked in, they just deal with you in bad faith. The product itself is good, but there are many alternatives in the market that wouldn't treat you this way, so that's where we're taking our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We appreciate your long-standing partnership over the past three years and are grateful that you’ve found value in our platform, particularly with our ATS integration and the support you received during onboarding. We want to acknowledge your frustration regarding the pricing adjustment and the timing of that communication.

One of our team members will be in touch with you directly, as we always strive to find an agreement for our uncapped testing that’s feasible for our customers. Our goal is always to build long-term, trust-based relationships with our customers, and we regret that this situation has impacted that trust. Thank you again for your candid feedback; it helps us improve.

Gian P.
GP
Customer Success Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive all around pre-interview tool"
What do you like best about Criteria?

I first used Criteria when I was trying to apply for a couple of SaaS companies. For others, the initial interview was the traditional 1:1 with the recruiter, but for a couple that I applied with, I was greeted with Criteria as a pre-interview tool. When I took it out for a spin, it was very intuitive in the sense that you're sort of taking a personality test that's designed to help both you and the recruiter find your strengths and weaknesses. It's easy to use, and you don't need additional help to learn how to use it. After you finish, you'd be greeted by your results, and the good thing here is that you can have it integrated in a way that you can secure your results via email and save your results for your reference as well. It feels like most companies have an easy time implementing Criteria internally since I've had the pleasure of going using Criteria atleast 3-5 times as pre-screening throughout my job hunting series. Their customer support is also good since I was able to recover my session when I had a hiccup with one of the sessions I was going through Criteria. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The only thing I dislike about Criteria is that it gets a bit tedious and repetitive with some of the questions, but I guess that's how personality tests usually go. Sometimes the results don't feel right, especially if you don't answer the questions seriously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Thanks for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that Criteria made your application process smoother and more insightful—especially as a pre-interview tool that helped highlight your strengths and guide recruiters efficiently. Please reach out with any additional feedback you'd like to share.

Ralph B.
RB
Vice President Customer Relations & Sales Operations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Game changer in being able to make objective decisions"
What do you like best about Criteria?

The tool is easy to use and hosts a ton of tests for a variety of different job descriptions.

It made our recent hiring experience much more enjoyable as we were able to link true skills to what we were looking for vs solely reviewing an resume. And if we wanted to manage our own tests it would take a long time to set up, Criteria was ready to go in a day (or it felt even shorter). The variety of tests based on skills, competency and personality made our candidate selection so much easier. And it integrated well with Indeed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

No negative experience thus far. Perhaps with more time we can find something. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Ralph, thank you for taking the time to write this review! Our team is thrilled to hear that Criteria has been a game changer for your hiring process—especially in helping you make more objective, skills-based decisions quickly and confidently. It’s great to know the platform’s ease of use, test variety, and fast setup made such a positive impact, and that the Indeed integration supported a seamless workflow.

If anything ever comes up or if you’d like to explore additional features—like post-hire development tools or deeper reporting—your Customer Success Manager is always here to help.

Thank you for being a valued partner!

Austin F.
AF
VP Sales and Marketing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Speeding Up Our Process"
What do you like best about Criteria?

I like that I they have assessment batteries that I can use to tailor each job with. Also, getting started with it was a breeze. It's probably one of the easier implementations I've encountered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

I wish the sorting of results was organized a little differently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Austin, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're thrilled to hear that Criteria has helped you streamline your hiring process and provided a smooth implementation experience—ease of use and flexibility are core to our platform, and it's great to know that our customizable assessment batteries are helping you tailor evaluations to each role.

We’re especially glad to hear that moving assessments to the front of your hiring process has not only sped things up but also made the process fairer for candidates. That’s exactly the kind of impact we aim to deliver—helping organizations make faster, more confident hiring decisions while improving the candidate experience.

We appreciate your feedback on the sorting of results. If you ever want to explore additional features or best practices to get even more out of your Criteria subscription, our support team would be happy to help.

Thanks again for being a valued customer!

Eric F.
EF
Managing Shareholder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Confirm or challenge our perception of the Prospects Critical Thinking Skills Pre Hire."
What do you like best about Criteria?

Pre Hire confirmation or challenge of our perception of the Candidates Critical Thinking Skills.

The report that goes to the test taker we have seen a pattern that so far always matches to a top performer. Not all top performers have it, but all who have it are top performers so far.

Potential insights into other dynamics of the people we hire.

We do not take any of it as absolutely true, just worth looking closer at in some cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

I imagine that on occasion we lose a candidate due to them having a bias against being tested, but perhaps that is a good screening function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Eric, thank you for your insightful review! We're glad to hear that Criteria’s assessments—particularly those measuring critical thinking—are helping your team validate or challenge initial impressions of candidates during the hiring process. It's great to know that you've observed a strong correlation between high performers and those who score well on the assessments, and that you're using the results as a valuable data point to dig deeper when needed. This kind of evidence-based approach is what our tools are designed to support: helping teams make more informed, confident hiring decisions while reducing the risk of costly mis-hires.

We also appreciate your balanced perspective on candidate reactions to testing. While some candidates may be hesitant, many appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities beyond a resume or interview. In fact, our research shows that 96% of test takers report a positive experience with our assessments, and many candidates feel that assessments give them a fairer chance to showcase their potential. That said, we understand the importance of candidate experience and are always working to ensure our assessments are engaging, accessible, and aligned with your hiring goals.

Thank you again for your feedback and for using Criteria as part of your hiring strategy. If you’re ever interested in exploring additional insights—such as personality traits or emotional intelligence—to complement your evaluation of critical thinking, we’d be happy to help you expand your approach. Your thoughtful use of the platform is exactly what we strive to support.

Charlie (Charlotte) L.
CL
Area Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Thorough Assessments"
What do you like best about Criteria?

I am able to review assessments to see who would best fit in to my team and to establish the best training method for the candidate. The platform is very easy to use and helps you pick the best assessments that you are needing to hire for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

I do not dislike anything about this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Charlie, thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting how Criteria is helping you make more informed hiring and training decisions.

We’re especially glad to hear that you find the platform easy to use and that it supports both team fit evaluation and tailored training strategies; these are two areas where our assessments are designed to add real value. Your ability to select the right assessments for each role is exactly what we aim to empower through our flexible, science-backed tools.

It’s also great to hear that Criteria is helping you answer key questions about which tests to use. Many of our customers appreciate how our platform simplifies that decision-making process, especially with customizable test batteries and immediate scoring insights.

We’re grateful for your positive feedback and are here to support you as your hiring needs evolve. Thanks again for being a part of the Criteria community!

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Consideration for non-native English speakers"
What do you like best about Criteria?

Clear evaluation metrics make easier to measure performance and outcomes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

The assessment does not adequately address the needs of individuals for whom English is not a native language. Language barriers can hinder comprehension and participation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement in your experience with Criteria.

We’re glad to hear that you value Criteria’s clear evaluation metrics and the role our assessments play in reducing bias and promoting fairness in hiring. That’s a core part of our mission: to help organizations make more objective, data-driven talent decisions.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding language accessibility. At Criteria, we recognize that language can significantly impact how candidates engage with assessments. That’s why we offer assessments in over 25 languages, with more being added regularly.

To ensure quality and fairness, Criteria follows a rigorous translation and validation process that includes expert linguists, native-speaking reviewers, and industrial-organizational psychologists. This process ensures that each translated assessment maintains its scientific validity while sounding natural and culturally appropriate in the target language.

We’re committed to making our platform more inclusive and accessible for non-native English speakers, and your feedback helps us continue to improve. If you’d like to explore our available language options or need support tailoring assessments for a multilingual candidate pool, our team would be happy to assist. Thank you for choosing Criteria.

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TD
Manager Talent Acquisition
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Psychometric assessments and video interview"
What do you like best about Criteria?

We use the Criteria products for bulk and non bulk recruitment. The technology is reliable, the team are very customer focused (responsive and willing to take on feedback) and the insights we gain from the products we use (psychometric testing and video interviews) support the process of making informed decisions around candidate suitability in a timely manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

Our largest recruitment programs have up to 5,000 candidates and whilst the technology is reliable, it is impossible to get through that volume without some candidates experiencing technical issues. The response times from the Criteria support team to these candidates can be mixed and I'd imagine this is dependent on what support they are providing to other customers at the time. Dislike is a stretch. More a piece of constructive feedback which I have shared with the team who I rate highly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Tim, thank you for your thoughtful and constructive review—we truly appreciate your feedback and your continued partnership.

We’re thrilled to hear that Criteria’s psychometric assessments and video interviewing tools are helping your team make informed, timely hiring decisions across both bulk and non-bulk recruitment. It’s great to know that the insights you gain from our platform are supporting your ability to assess candidate suitability with confidence. We also appreciate your kind words about our customer-focused team—responsiveness and collaboration are core to how we support our clients.

Regarding your note on support response times during high-volume campaigns, thank you for raising this. We understand how critical it is to maintain a seamless candidate experience, especially when managing programs with thousands of applicants. Your feedback has been shared with our team, and we’re actively working to improve scalability and responsiveness during peak periods. We’re committed to continuously enhancing our service and technology to meet the evolving needs of high-volume recruitment teams like yours.

Thanks again for your trust in Criteria!

Nikolai T.
NT
Talent Acquisition
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Helps sift through potential candidates"
What do you like best about Criteria?

I like how it is another step of vetting a potential hire.

I like how you can sent a portion of assessment without sending the whole assessment.

easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Criteria?

It crashes from time to time but normally comes back up within a few hours, I wish there was no down time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Criteria Corp of Criteria

Hi Nikolai, thank you for taking the time to review Criteria!

We’re glad to hear that our platform is helping you streamline your hiring process and make more informed decisions by adding an extra layer of candidate vetting. It’s great to know you find the system easy to use and appreciate the flexibility of sending partial assessments.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding occasional downtime. While rare, we understand how important platform reliability is, and our team is continuously working to improve system stability and minimize disruptions.

Thanks again for your insights—we’re grateful to support your hiring success!

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