Make Every Submission Undeniable.

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.

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Taluate is an online, skills-first platform that combines competency-based candidate assessments with structured reference checking for recruiters.

40% fewer fallouts. | 30% faster reference collection. | Evidence-backed submissions.

Add competency evidence with your next submittal. Fast. Free. Effective.

"...it is critical to have relevant reference information in making trusted hires and Taluate delivers."

MalcolmB | JV Partner & Dir. Operations, EHS Recruiting Company

"...having competency-based reference insights changes the conversation"

TonyaG | Agency Recruiter, Hospitality

"Taluate consistently delivers...information that supports better outcomes."

DonnaD | JV Partner, EHS Recruiting Company

"...compare candidates fairly—and it helps us make decisions with less second-guessing."

FrankC | In-house Recruiter, Tech

"...my fallout ratio remains under 2%"

DanM | Senior Recruiting Specialist

"Competency-based references give us consistent signals"

MarinaT | Recruiter, Hospitality

"Taluate has been a game-changer."

ScottR | JV Partner & VP Operations

"...We have for sure made better hires since adding it to our recruitment."

KDavies | Operations Manager, Hospitality

"This gives a better picture of how someone actually shows up"

JenniferB | Hiring Manager, Restaurant

"Submissions land better because they’re backed by proof."

WendyP | Recruiter, Agency

"It makes our recommendations stronger and gives clients an extra level of confidence"

TaniaV | Sr. Recruiting Specialist, EHS Recruiting Company

The insights are clear, and they’re easy to explain.

JamesR| TA Lead, Hospitality Group

Designed and proven to reduce fallouts by 40%, improve hire quality and streamline pre-hire decisions. Don't wait for the next fallout to happen. Start protecting your fees and your placements today.

Add competency evidence with your next submittal. Fast. Free. Effective.

From Candidate to Decision-Ready Report—In 48 Hours, Not 2 Weeks.

Taluate fits into your process quickly, so proof shows up where it matters — at the point of decision.

1. Invite Your Candidate

Send an assessment link via email. Candidates complete a 15-minute competency assessment on their own time. No scheduling. No disruption to your process.

2. References Get Collected (Automatically)

Send structured reference requests to the contacts your candidate provides you. You get responses in 48 hours—not weeks of phone tag. Real feedback, not vague praise.

3. Submit With Proof

Attach a decision-ready report to your submission. Hiring managers see competency scores + structured references that back your judgment—and they make decisions faster.

Total time on your end: 10 minutes to set up.

No credit card required. See results with your next placement.

Everything You Need to Make Submissions Hiring Managers Trust.

Competency-based assessments

Translate experience and behavior into clear, comparable insight — not gut feel.

Reference-backed evidence

Replace vague praise with structured input that adds real signal.

Decision-ready candidate reports

Present candidates in a way hiring managers trust, understand, and act on.

Consistent standards, every time

Create a repeatable quality bar without slowing your process down.

Proof That Backs Instinct — Without Replacing It.

Taluate doesn't try to replace your judgment. It exists to support it with structured, competency-based evidence hiring managers can actually use.

The result:

 Fewer fallouts.
   Clearer submissions.
   More confident decisions — on both sides of the table.

Built for Recruiters Who Lead With Proof.

Whether you're independent, running a boutique agency, or leading a talent team—Taluate helps you turn judgment into evidence hiring managers trust.

Boutique Agencies

Create consistent, defensible submissions across your entire team. Protect placements, reduce fallouts, and elevate how your candidates are presented.

Independent Recruiters

Compete with big agencies on proof, not brand name. Submit candidates with evidence that makes hiring managers stop questioning your judgment.

HR & TA Teams

Bring clarity and evidence to hiring decisions that require alignment. Help hiring managers make confident decisions faster with structured, comparable insights.

The Real Cost of Fallouts

Every fallout costs you the original fee, 40-60 hours of free work, and client trust. Recruiters are losing $20,000+/yr without realizing it doesn't have to be that way.

Free calculator. Takes 60 seconds. No signup required. No data stored.

Trusted daily by Recruiters Who Compete and Win on Proof.

Used by recruiters in hospitality, healthcare, construction, transportation, and other performance-driven industries.
"...it is critical to have relevant reference information in making trusted hires and Taluate delivers."

"We have been utilizing the Taluate platform for several years, and it is consistently an added product and service that clients appreciate. The competency-based references provide us and our clients with a very thorough and professional insight into each candidate. For hiring managers it is critical to have relevant reference information in making trusted hires and Taluate delivers."

MalcolmB | JV Partner & Dir. Operations, EHS Recruiting Company
"...having competency-based reference insights changes the conversation"

"When a client pushes back, having competency-based reference insights changes the conversation. It’s not just ‘they’re great’—it’s proof tied to the skills that matter. That’s what makes a submission undeniable."

TonyaG | Agency Recruiter, Hospitality
"Competency-based references give us consistent signals"

"In high-volume hiring, one bad hire creates a chain reaction. Competency-based references give us consistent signals we can compare across candidates, and we’ve seen fewer fallouts once candidates hit the final stages."

MarinaT | Recruiter, Hospitality
"...It’s helped us reduce fallouts"

"We’ve always done references, but this is different. The competency-based format pulls out patterns you can actually use. It’s helped us reduce fallouts because we’re validating the role-critical skills earlier."

HYoung | Recruiter, Hospitality
"Taluate consistently delivers...information that supports better outcomes."

"Taluate gives hiring managers a clear, big-picture understanding of a candidate’s work ethic, professionalism, and real-world experience. The questions are written to surface meaningful insights that guide smarter hiring decisions for our clients. Taluate consistently delivers reliable, well-organized information that supports better outcomes."

DonnaD | JV Partner, EHS Recruiting Company
"...it's for sure contributing to an overall better hiring practice."

"After receiving several Taluate reports from EHS that led to great hires, we added it to our process and it's for sure contributing to an overall better hiring practice."

MJames | Hiring Manager, Hospitality
"It makes our recommendations stronger and gives clients an extra level of confidence"

"I’ve found Taluate to be one of the most useful tools in understanding who a candidate is beyond the resume and interview. The feedback is clear, specific, and gives us a deeper sense of their real working style and strengths. It makes our recommendations stronger and gives clients an extra level of confidence when they move forward."

TaniaV | Sr. Recruiting Specialist, EHS Recruiting Company
The insights are clear, and they’re easy to explain.

"I don’t need more pages—I need clarity. The assessment results are organized in a way that’s easy to share with hiring managers, and it keeps the conversation focused on skills and fit."

JamesR | TA Lead, Hospitality Group
"...it is critical to have relevant reference information in making trusted hires and Taluate delivers."

"We have been utilizing the Taluate platform for several years, and it is consistently an added product and service that clients appreciate. The competency-based references provide us and our clients with a very thorough and professional insight into each candidate. For hiring managers it is critical to have relevant reference information in making trusted hires and Taluate delivers."

MalcolmB | JV Partner & Dir. Operations, EHS Recruiting Company
"...We have for sure made better hires since adding it to our recruitment."

"We're a small business and wanted to establish a process, but didn't want a super heavy and costly application. Taluate does what is says and gives us what we need. We have for sure made better hires since adding it to our recruitment."

KDavies | Operations Manager, Hospitality
"This gives a better picture of how someone actually shows up"

"Resumes and interviews only go so far. This gives a better picture of how someone actually shows up—strengths, gaps, and how they operate day to day. It’s practical and it helps me decide faster."

JenniferB | Hiring Manager, Restaurant
Submissions land better because they’re backed by proof.

"Clients don’t want guesses—they want confidence. When I include competency-based insights, it changes the tone of the submission. It feels more complete, and it makes the candidate easier to say yes to."

WendyP | Recruiter, Agency
It helps me submit candidates with proof, not fluff.

"When I send a candidate forward, I want it to be undeniable. Taluate gives me competency-based insights I can point to—so the submission is backed by real feedback, not just a good interview."

KJones | Recruiter, Construction
"...is a game changer for us."

"Being able to clearly see where a candidate's strength lie with context is a game changer for us."

ASmith | HR Manager, Hospitality
"...compare candidates fairly—and it helps us make decisions with less second-guessing."

"Traditional references can be all over the place. This keeps it structured around competencies, so it’s easier to compare candidates fairly—and it helps us make decisions with less second-guessing."

FrankC | In-house Recruiter, Tech
From recruiters operating at scale
"...my fallout ratio remains under 2%"

"I would like to take a few moments to discuss my experience with the Taluate platform over the past 8 years.


Over time, more than 1k candidates have completed the process with me.


Each year, my fallout ratio remains under 2% when candidates complete the assessment. Clients often request a full report before extending an offer, valuing the insights provided.


The information is very important to candidates and clients, and their comments tell a story.


In closing, this is an important tool in the hiring process. 


THANK you, Taluate."


DanM | Senior Recruiting Specialist
"Taluate has been a game-changer."

"Before we started using Taluate, our reference checking process felt outdated.  In the fast-paced hospitality industry, especially when recruiting managers who control operations, money, and staff, we needed a leg up.


Taluate has been a game-changer. The platform's technology is incredibly efficient.  The structured forms ensure we get actionable, relevant data on a candidate's leadership style, financial oversight, and compliance history, as well as metrics that are non-negotiable for our clients' positions.


It has saved us a great deal of administration time by simplifying the reference check process. 


If you are a recruiting company operating in a high-volume, high-stakes sector like hospitality, Taluate is a must-have. It elevates the hiring process and has given us a competitive edge."


ScottR | JV Partner & VP Operations

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FAQ

Recruiters using Taluate see clearer submissions, faster decisions, and fewer late-stage fallouts.


By backing recruiter judgment with structured, competency-based evidence, candidates are easier for hiring managers to evaluate and trust. In practice, this leads to higher response rates, more confident approvals, and significantly fewer dropouts — even late in the process.

ROI varies by recruiter, role type, and volume — which is why we provide an interactive ROI calculator    


You can input details from your own workflow to see how reduced fallouts, faster reference cycles, and stronger submissions can translate into real financial impact in your business.

Recruiter+ is available for $39.99 per month, or just $33.19 per month when billed annually. Use our interactive calculator    to determine your potential ROI. Takes less than 60 seconds.


Paid seat is only required for the Recruiter using the system. Candidates are free and unlimited.

 
For a limited time, you can also lock in exclusive lifetime pricing on annual plans. Pricing is simple, transparent, and not tied to per-check or per-candidate fees. (limited to the first 500)

Yes — when they’re done right.


Traditional reference checks are often inconsistent and time-consuming, which is why many recruiters skip them. Structured, competency-based references, especially when collected through Taluate, generate insights that hiring managers trust and actually use.


The result is clearer decisions, fewer surprises, and stronger confidence on both sides of the hire.

You can begin assessing candidates within minutes.


There’s no lengthy onboarding process and no steep learning curve. Taluate is designed to fit into how recruiters already work, without disruption.

THCI™ (Taluate Hiring Competency Index) is the framework behind how Taluate evaluates candidate capability.


It standardizes how competencies are assessed and referenced, creating consistent, decision-ready evidence that hiring managers can easily understand and compare. THCI™ helps ensure that evaluations focus on real capability — not just polished resumes or subjective impressions.

Yes.


Taluate works equally well for independent recruiters, for teams and boutique agencies. Plans are designed to support both solo workflows and shared standards across multiple recruiters.

Yes. You can cancel or make changes at any time.

    • Monthly/Annual plans: Cancel anytime to stop future charges. Access continues until the end of your paid month.
    • Mistaken renewal? Let us know within 24 hours, and we’ll make it right.


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