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Pre-placement Talk

What this stage is​

The Pre-placement Talk (PPT) is an informational engagement stage designed to introduce candidates to your organization, the specifics of the role, and your company culture. It is primarily utilized in campus recruitment, hackathons, or mass hiring events to ensure all applicants are well-informed before beginning their evaluations.

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The Pre-placement Talk stage is exclusively available for Contests and cannot be incorporated into standard Assessments.

When to use it​

Incorporate a Pre-placement Talk stage when:

  • Scaling Campus Recruitment: Delivering a consistent message to hundreds of students across multiple universities.
  • Introducing Complex Roles: Ensuring candidates understand the nuances of the position and growth opportunities.
  • Setting Expectations: Outlining the assessment process, timelines, and evaluation criteria upfront.
  • Enhancing Employer Branding: Using high-quality video or presentation content to build excitement and interest in your organization.

How it works​

The Pre-placement Talk is a non-evaluative stage that serves as a bridge between the candidate's application and their technical assessments.

  • Interactive Information Delivery: The recruitment team can share their screen directly with candidates to present introductory videos or structured slide presentations, providing essential organizational context and role details.
  • No Evaluation Overhead: Since the goal is engagement and information sharing, there are no scores associated with this stage.
  • Seamless Progression: Once the content has been viewed, candidates are automatically transitioned into the first skill-based assessment stage of your hiring pipeline.

Key Benefits​

The Pre-placement Talk stage ensures a transparent and engaging candidate journey:

  • Consistent Brand Storytelling: Delivers a uniform and professional introduction to every candidate in your pipeline.
  • Improved Candidate Intent: Ensuring candidates understand the role leads to higher engagement and lower drop-off rates in subsequent stages.
  • Reduced Candidate Anxiety: Clearly outlining the assessment steps helps candidates perform better in technical rounds.
  • Scalable Information Delivery: Reach thousands of applicants simultaneously without the need for live webinars or physical presentions.
  • Seamless Pipeline Integration: Operates as a natural "Check-in" point before technical testing begins.