Live Assessment Monitoring

FOR IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT DECISIONS

Additional confidence for important recruitment decisions through real-time human observation.

No specialist software. No complicated setup. Just practical, proportionate assurance.

Additional Assurance When It Matters Most

Our aptitude assessments already include a range of measures designed to support fairness, reliability and assessment integrity.

Live Assessment Monitoring provides an additional layer of confidence through real-time observation by a trained assessment administrator and a documented observation record.

Perfect for:

  • Senior appointments
  • Specialist roles
  • Final-stage candidates
  • Regulated or sensitive positions
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Why Choose Live Assessment Monitoring?

Human-Centred Assurance

Live Assessment Monitoring is designed to provide additional assurance without creating unnecessary barriers for participants.

No Specialist Software Required

Participants can complete assessments and join monitoring sessions using familiar web-based tools, with no dedicated proctoring software to install.

Positive Candidate Experience

The process is designed to be professional, transparent and proportionate.

Straightforward Pricing

A simple fixed-fee service that can be added to existing aptitude testing programmes.

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How It Works

A simple five-step process providing additional confidence that assessments are completed independently and under appropriate conditions.

  1. Schedule

    Monitoring appointment arranged with the participant.

  2. Verify

    Identity confirmed before the assessment begins.

  3. Check

    Assessment environment briefly reviewed.

  4. Observe

    Assessment monitored throughout the session.

  5. Report

    Observation summary provided to the client.

Designed With Candidates In Mind

Unlike some monitoring approaches, participants do not need to install specialist software before completing their assessment.

  • No browser lockdown software
  • No specialist software installation
  • No lengthy setup process
  • Delivered using Microsoft Teams

What's Included?

Assessment Scheduling

We arrange the monitoring session directly with the participant at a convenient time and under appropriate conditions.

Microsoft Teams Session

Monitoring is typically conducted using Microsoft Teams, although alternative video conferencing platforms can be accommodated where required.

Identity Verification

Participants may be asked to present photo identification at the start of the session to confirm their identity. No copy is retained.

Environment Verification

A brief workspace check helps confirm suitable assessment conditions before the session begins.

Live Observation

The participant shares their screen while a trained assessment administrator observes the session and records observations.

Observation Report

Clients receive a concise summary outlining the controls applied and any observations recorded during the session.

Ideal Use Cases

Management Recruitment

Additional confidence for senior appointments, leadership recruitment and management selection decisions where assessment outcomes play an important role.

Specialist Roles

Ideal for technical, professional and specialist positions where role-specific aptitude and cognitive capability are particularly important.

Shortlisted Candidates

Apply enhanced verification at the final stages of recruitment rather than across entire applicant pools.

Regulated Positions

Useful where recruitment decisions carry increased operational, regulatory, compliance or reputational risk.

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

£50 per participant per assessment

  • No setup fees.
  • No software installation.
  • No minimum subscription.
Discuss Your Requirements

Contact us if you would like to discuss larger campaigns or bespoke requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Live Assessment Monitoring prove that cheating has not happened? No. Like any assessment integrity process, Live Assessment Monitoring provides additional assurance and documented observations. It is not intended to provide definitive proof that misconduct has or has not occurred.
Do participants need to install software?

No. Participants do not need to install any specialist software.

Live Assessment Monitoring can be delivered using Microsoft Teams, and participants can join directly from a standard web browser without installing the Teams application.

The Psychometric Portal® is entirely web based and requires no software installation.

Does Live Assessment Monitoring require special software or IT setup?

No. The Psychometric Portal® is a fully web-based platform that is accessed through a standard web browser.

Neither administrators nor participants need to install specialist assessment software, and monitoring sessions can be joined through a browser without installing Microsoft Teams.

How is Live Assessment Monitoring different from remote proctoring? Live Assessment Monitoring uses Microsoft Teams and real-time human observation to provide additional confidence in assessment outcomes. The service is designed to be straightforward, transparent and proportionate, without requiring specialist proctoring software.
Are assessments recorded? Not normally. The service is designed around live observation rather than recording. Any recording requirements would be discussed and agreed separately.
Is photo identification retained? No. Identity may be verified during the session, but copies of identity documents are not retained as part of the standard service.
Is this suitable for every recruitment campaign? Not usually. Live Assessment Monitoring is most appropriate for high-value recruitment decisions, final-stage candidates and roles where additional assurance is particularly important.
Can multiple candidates be monitored simultaneously? Live Assessment Monitoring is designed primarily as a one-to-one service to ensure participants receive appropriate supervision and support throughout the assessment process.
What observations are included in the report? The report records the controls applied during the session and any relevant observations made by the assessment administrator. It is designed to provide additional assurance and context rather than make judgements about candidate behaviour.
When should Live Assessment Monitoring be used? Live Assessment Monitoring is typically used for senior appointments, specialist positions, final-stage candidates and other situations where organisations require additional confidence in assessment outcomes.

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