Meet CTRSE: The Fast, Flexible Cognitive Assessment Transforming Talent Discovery

Updated by Amy Thomas

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Criteria Think Reason Solve Express (CTRSE), our latest cognitive aptitude assessment designed to make your talent selection process faster, fairer, and smarter.

The CTRSE provides quick, flexible, and robust candidate evaluation. Leveraging advanced adaptive algorithms, our new assessment offers instant insights into key skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to learn new information—all delivered in a highly accessible and candidate-friendly format.

The CTRSE assessment delivers science-backed, agile cognitive insights for today’s fast-paced hiring, giving you a smarter way to discover top talent quickly and equitably.

Key Features

Speed & Efficiency: candidates can complete the assessment in approximately 5 minutes, enabling high-volume candidate screening.

Adaptive Algorithms: Smart question difficulty adjustment ensures tailored, precise, and secure results for every candidate.

Instant Results: View detailed score reports immediately after completion; reports include percentile rankings, plus recommended ranges by job position.

Science-Backed & Validated:

  • Psychometric Rigor: Developed through an extensive validation process, the CTRSE meets high standards for reliability and fairness.
  • International Usability: Language-independent versions are available, making the tool suitable for global talent pools.

Ideal for use in a wide range of jobs and recruiting processes:

  • High-volume recruitment
  • Roles requiring quick learning, adaptability, or advanced reasoning: sales executives, managers, analysts, executive assistants, customer service, and more
  • Organizations committed to fast, fair, and inclusive hiring practices


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