Case Study: How Circle Strategies Cut Screening Time & Improved Candidate Quality

Client Type

• US-based HR outsourcing & recruiting firm

• Multiple clients, multiple roles, high screening volume

The Challenge

• Resume screening was time-consuming and subjective

• Hiring managers lacked confidence in candidate quality

• Assessments were used after interviews (too late)

• Scaling recruiting without increasing staff was difficult

The Shift

Circle Strategies adopted an assessment-first workflow using MTestHub.

Instead of:

• Reviewing resumes first

• Scheduling interviews blindly

• Hoping candidates could perform

They:

• Embedded assessments at the start of the funnel

• Used AI scoring to shortlist candidates

• Presented only qualified candidates to clients

How the Workflow Works

• Job created in existing ATS

• Candidates invited to MTestHub assessment

• AI scores skills vs job requirements

• Only top candidates move forward

• Interviews scheduled automatically

The Results

• Significant reduction in manual resume review

• Higher confidence from hiring managers

• Faster shortlisting cycles

• Improved client satisfaction

• Ability to handle more clients without adding recruiters

Why It Matters

“Assessments before interviews changed how we deliver recruiting. MTestHub became the engine behind our hiring decisions.”