Make Every Submission Undeniable.

PROTECT YOUR FEES AND YOUR PLACEMENTS.

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. Every Recruiter Submits With Proof

Every recruiter on your team attaches the same quality of report—whether they're your most experienced hire or just joined last month. Clients see consistent evidence across all your placements.

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

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

From Submission to Decision-Ready Insight—In Hours, Not Weeks.

Send the Assessment

You invite the candidate via email. They complete a 15-minute competency assessment on their own time. No disruption to your process. No scheduling calls.

Collect References (Automatically)

Sends structured reference requests to the contacts your candidate provides you. You get responses in 48 hours—not 2 weeks of phone tag. Real feedback that adds signal, not vague praise.

Submit With Evidence

You attach a clean, decision-ready report to your candidate submission. Hiring managers see proof that backs your judgment—and they make decisions faster.

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

Proof That Backs Your Expert Instinct — Without Replacing It.

Taluate doesn’t try to out-think you.

It exists to support your judgment with structured, competency-based evidence hiring managers want and can actually use.

Competency-Based Assessments

Translate experience into clear, comparable insight—not just gut feel. Candidates complete assessments in 15 minutes. You get scores hiring managers trust.

Structured Reference Collection

Replace vague praise with real signal. 30% faster than chasing references yourself. Structured questions that add credibility, not fluff.

Decision-Ready Reports

Present candidates in a way hiring managers understand, trust, and act on. No more "looks good on paper" skepticism. 

The kind of poof that reduces fallouts by 40%.

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

Try for Free. No credit card required. See results in your next 3 placements.

FAQ

Yes. Assessments take 15 to 20 minutes, and candidates see it as a sign you're a serious recruiter who leads with professionalism. Completion rates are consistently high because the process is simple and mobile-friendly.

Yes—because the reports are structured, concise, and focus on competencies that matter for the role. They're not fluff. They're decision tools that hiring managers can act on immediately.

That's exactly who this is built for. You pay one flat rate ($24.99/month), not per-candidate. Whether you run 3 assessments or 30, your cost stays the same. No surprises.

Immediately. Sign up, invite your first candidate, and you'll have a completed report within 48 hours. No training required. No integration headaches.

Yes. No contracts. No cancellation fees. If Taluate doesn't help you close placements faster, you can cancel with one click.

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.

You're One Click Away From Winning More Placements.
For less than the cost of losing one placement to "one more reference."

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

40% fewer late-stage fallouts | 30% faster reference collection
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