Categories : Evaluations
- May 20, 2025 Reading time : 4 minutesRecruitment 2025: AI, soft skills, automation… Here’s what’s changing (and how to prepare)
The year 2025 marks a real turning point in the way we recruit talent. The use of AI (artificial intelligence) but also the emphasis on soft skills: these are varied and rapid developments for recruiters. Recruiters also have to deal with increasingly demanding candidates. How can we use disruptive technologies without becoming dependent on them? Here are some of the ways in which TestWe is working to ensure that we continue to meet our clients’ expectations. Has AI replaced human resources for recruitment 2025 ? The programme Cash Investigation on 10 April 2025 sheds light on the various uses of AI in the world of work, and in particular for employee recruitment. Between fantasy and reality, what role will this disruptive technology play in human resources? From recruitment 2025 to employee appraisal, AI is an essential tool that needs to be mastered ‘We’ve become obsolete’, says one of the first victims of AI. In fact, AI has completely replaced the work of this press relations employee: no more need for one person to compile press reviews. The AI can do in a few seconds what the employee used to do in 3 hours. Although some of the company’s experts have been retained, a large proportion of the workforce has been made redundant. This is a radical example of the power of AI to limit a company’s wage bill. Rational, neutral decisions for greater productivity The promise of AI is active, objective help in selecting CVs, for example. When recruiting several dozen candidates, it is possible to obtain an initial sort according to criteria chosen by the human resources manager. But that’s not all. Tools offered by certain start-ups can be used to analyse the candidate’s behaviour during the job interview. The results are not confined to references in the curriculum vitae: non-verbal and facial expressions are dissected by observing the face or voice. French and European authorities are paying close attention to the use of AI in human resources The European and French authorities have decided to limit the use of certain techniques in human resources, among all the sectors that have adopted AI. The AI Act, the reference document for limiting abuses This text, which was passed a year ago, lists the uses of AI that could be abused. It came into force in February 2025 in France. The risk of discrimination is one of the factors considered by the MEPs. Candidates’ reactions during a job interview vary greatly from one culture and country to another. Applications that rank candidates’ CVs are also subject to specific legal requirements. The CNIL keeps an eye on AI abuses in France The Cnil is keeping a particularly close eye on discrimination criteria. AI tends to favour elements that are already in the database. If only men are recruited for management positions, the AI will reproduce this inequality. It is also possible for recruiters to exclude certain residential areas from the selection process. According to Thomas Dautieu, Director of Legal Support at the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), who was interviewed by Cash Investigation, ‘We must always be vigilant about the use of AI’. TestWe, an ethical recruitment 2025 tool All these examples show just how important it is to choose an effective and ethical recruitment tool. And one that complies with European legislation. Assessment made easy, but not automated TestWe provides recruitment managers with optimum support in complete confidence, thanks to ethical AI. This means that the database has been properly constructed to avoid the biases rejected by the Cnil and the IA Act. Analysis of soft skills beyond automatic filters Because candidates are more than just diplomas and skills, TestWepro also offers a better understanding of their soft skills. It is possible to put in place a range of tests adapted to a relevant search for talent. The human element remains at the heart of the process, despite the gains in time and productivity This disruptive technology has been rapidly adopted by business leaders and human resources departments alike. As well as saving time and productivity, it is important to remember that artificial intelligence must not replace the human being. The latter must be in control of the tool and always check the results given. That’s why our new AI product is called ‘Your Intelligent Personal Assistant’. It revolutionises the way you work, but it’s you who sets the objective.
- April 1, 2025 Reading time : 3 minutesCheating with ChatGPT and generative AI: why isn’t it possible with TestWe?
Using ChatGPT or any other AI tool during an exam is cheating! The rise of generative artificial intelligence poses new challenges for teachers: how do you prevent students from consulting an AI during a remote test? TestWe, the online exam specialist, has integrated anti-cheating functions optimised to block and/or detect any use of artificial intelligence. How does this work? Arina Munteanu, Quality Manager at TestWe, explains. The TestWe intelligent assistant blocks the use of ChatGPT and AIs A downloadable application to prevent cheating with ChatGPT and generative AI The principle is simple: TestWe is a downloadable application, not a solution opened in a web browser. ‘The application is automatically displayed in full screen mode, and blocks both keyboard shortcuts and screenshots. This prevents access to unauthorised external resources, such as artificial intelligence’, explains Arina Munteanu. With such an operating mode, it’s impossible to hope to get out of the exam to browse another site like ChatGPT. ‘Everything is encrypted. Nor can the candidate extract the TestWe subject and copy it somewhere else. And also: continuous monitoring during the exam Students might have the idea of bypassing this protection by using the smartphone version of ChatGPT. But that’s not possible either: the webcam surveillance function takes over. ‘The TestWe application goes round the room before the test starts and checks that the candidate is not wearing headphones. Monitoring is then carried out continuously throughout the test, via the webcam and the computer microphone’. Under these conditions, students cannot attempt to ask someone for help, or use any other device connected to an AI. Except at their own risk. TestWe AI also helps detect cheating attempts with ChatGPT or other AIs Putting AIs to work for teachers ‘Our solution prevents the use of AI during online exams, but we didn’t want to completely shun this technology,’ stresses Arina Munteanu. Indeed, with TestWe, artificial intelligence is made available to teachers. The TestWe AI function is a virtual assistant based on ChatGPT. It can not only create exams, but also help to mark them and spot cheating attempts. Testwe AI, a correction assistant ‘The artificial intelligence correction assistant gives an initial mark according to the scale set by the teacher, and offers personalised comments. The tool is also capable of detecting the use of another AI in the candidate’s answers’ (assuming that the candidate has managed to bypass the anti-cheating systems). A scalable solution to adapt to new digital and AI uses Since its creation, TestWe has continued to evolve with digital usage and to offer new functions. In the beginning, it was mainly a question of securing face-to-face tests and finding solutions to the digital divide. Since then, the Covid-19 pandemic, the growing use of distance learning and the development of AI have all played their part. ‘This has given even greater importance to the anti-cheating aspect of TestWe’, adds Arina Munteanu. As a result, new ideas could be deployed in the future to improve TestWe: strengthening the virtual marking assistant and analysing typing speed, for example, always with the aim of guaranteeing the quality and reliability of online exams.
- March 24, 2025 Reading time : 4 minutesHow can you successfully assess your employees’ skills?
Assessing skills is not just something that happens during recruitment or at the end of a training course! It’s an integral part of a company’s human resources policy, helping employees to develop (or enhance) their skills. As long as you respect the key stages and use the right tools! Here are the best practices for a successful employee skills assessment. Assessing employee skills: what’s in it for you? Assessing the skills of employees in a company can meet a number of challenges. It makes it easier to identify skills that were previously ‘under the radar’. Technological innovations or a change in activity within the company may require employees to acquire new skills. Skills assessment helps to identify training needs. This is the case when the company implements technical processes or uses new software. It is possible to assess participants in order to validate what they have learnt, or to decide on enhanced support. Finally, skills assessment is a key tool for participating in the professional development of employees and leading teams. By investing in a long-term vision of their careers, companies can build loyalty among their employees and avoid employee fatigue, which is often synonymous with staff turnover. Good to know: in France, employers can offer training to help develop skills and ensure that employees can adapt to their jobs (article L6321-1 of the Labour Code). The skills development plan provides a framework for possible training initiatives. Quatre étapes pour réussir l’évaluation des compétences des collaborateurs Assessing the skills of your employees is not something you can improvise! Here are four steps for organising this process within your company. Step 1: Establish a framework and define objectives A successful employee skills appraisal requires, above all, the support of the people who are the first to be affected: the company’s employees. To achieve this, it is essential to determine : Step 2: Identify the skills to be assessed Skills can be : Step 3: Choosing a valuation method There are several approaches depending on the objectives being pursued, and it is entirely possible to combine several methods. Step 4: Draw on the results to implement an action plan Assessment is not just about interviews and tests. It has to be followed up with concrete action to see positive effects for both the company and the employee! Analyses of the results can be used to: What tools should be used to successfully assess employee skills? In the context of an interview, a simple Excel evaluation grid may suffice to list skills already acquired or to be improved. But for more relevant results, we recommend using digital assessment platforms: for their efficiency, reliability and the transparency they offer. Here are several criteria to look for: Good to know: A solution like TestWe meets all these criteria. The digital platform can be fully configured according to the objectives being pursued. TestWe integrates with the various tools used by the company and enables a transparent assessment process for employees.
- August 29, 2024 Reading time : 4 minutesRemote exam proctoring: The human factor remains decisive
With the rise of remote exams, the role of the proctor has evolved. While computers and electronics handle a significant part of the process, it’s still a human who makes decisions affecting the candidate’s future. Step one: remote candidate identification We’ve all experienced the stress of losing an ID card the day before an important exam or test, even if it usually turns out to be right where it should be—in your bag. Phew! Digital identification is common today For a remote exam without a proctor present, you also need an ID. The only difference is that you need to present it to a camera. Although this might have been disconcerting a few years ago, the widespread use of account creation, particularly for banking apps, has made the process almost routine. Presenting both sides of your ID card and your face to your computer’s (or smartphone’s) camera is now one of the preferred tools for banking « compliance. » It’s the same process for an exam. Human identification is also possible Some courses, certifications, or remote exams take place in third-party exam centers. These could be a school, a training organization, or a service provider like the Post Office for driving theory tests (auto and boat). In these cases, identification is handled by a proctor provided by the exam organizer. This situation is « traditional »: you need to show your ID, and often an exam invitation, when entering the exam room. Step two: monitoring during the exam This is what Americans call « proctoring, » a term derived from « proctor, » meaning the person who supervises. In French, the concept applies to remote, digital exam monitoring. Monitoring the environment When a candidate takes an exam at home, in their office, or in an isolated room, it’s necessary to verify the environment of this « exam room. » First, it’s essential to ensure there is no assistance: no course materials, no computer, no other student—anything is possible. To do this, the candidate is asked to scan the room with their computer or smartphone camera. Ensuring the candidate remains the same throughout the exam It would obviously be foolish to identify a candidate at the start of the exam and then not follow up. Without revealing all the secrets of proctoring specialists, it’s important to know that many methods exist. The most common is the random capturing of photos of the candidate. It’s also possible to record ambient sound, particularly to prevent someone from feeding answers like in a theater. Limiting the candidate’s computer functions Similarly, it’s pointless to check for another computer in the room if the exam computer allows access to documents or the internet. The principle is to limit the computer’s functionality to access the keyboard, operating system, camera, and microphone. A final check of the remote exam by a human This is primarily a matter of fairness. Cheating or a glitch? All candidates must have the same exam conditions. But it’s also essential to ensure that no candidate falls victim to a « glitch in the matrix. » Often, digital monitoring involves sending alerts to a controller or proctor who reviews the images and ambient sound. This person makes the final decision: cheating, attempted cheating, or a platform error. Learn more about remote exam monitoring Discover TestWe’s ProctorWe solution Remote exam monitoring: CNIL recommendations
- August 22, 2024 Reading time : 3 minutesCan you cheat with TestWe?
Our platform is renowned for nearly eliminating cheating efforts. In fact, ensuring the security of a competition, preventing cheating, and thus guaranteeing fairness in exams is a significant part of its purpose. So, can you cheat with TestWe? Limiting cheating with TestWe When we discovered that some people were asking the question, « How to cheat with TestWe? » on search engines (especially Google), we were initially surprised. More importantly, we decided to check out the answers. It’s true; we might have learned something new! However, it turned out to be rather disappointing for potential cheaters and reassuring for our team: « You can’t. » There’s even a TikToker claiming to have found a loophole. In short, it’s generating buzz among different student communities. Proctoring to reduce cheating Reducing rather than outright banning or making cheating impossible: the distinction is crucial. Unfortunately, there’s always a chance that something might slip through the cracks. But the goal is to minimize fraud as much as possible. Generally, the tools in place make it so difficult for cheaters that they prefer to study rather than waste their brainpower finding ways to bypass the protective measures. Identification and monitoring The most important factors in preventing cheating during a remote exam are: TestWe has developed proctoring tools to address these issues, including monitoring the candidate’s environment during the exam. This helps detect any presence and verify that the exam conditions are still being met. Is in-person testing the ultimate anti-cheating solution? We won’t go as far as referencing the French classic film « The Under-Gifted Take the Bac, » but still… « Cheating »: An art form for some students Cheating techniques exist in exam halls too, even when one (or several) invigilators are present. Remotely, with the help of ProctorWe tools, observation can continue asynchronously, that is, after the exam. In a physical exam setting, there’s no calling on the « VAR, video assistance, » whereas remotely, you can! Better identification in-person? If invigilators were trained by border police and, most importantly, had the time, perhaps identification would be flawless. But that’s not the case. Moreover, recent events have shown that identification fraud can be massive. This was seen across the Channel in England. To address the shortage of nurses, the British government allows equivalences with other countries. To do this, candidates must take a test from the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council… in their home country. It was discovered that at least 700 Nigerian nurses had been replaced by others during the exam. This massive fraud was made possible by the complicity of exam center officials, who turned a blind eye. With a remote solution, such substitutions would have been very difficult to execute.
