# Page 3 | HR Avatar Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is HR Avatar the right Pre-employment Testing solution for you? Explore 130 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/141052/HR-Avatar-Pre-Employment-Tests/reviews --- HR Avatar 4.5 (130) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of HR Avatar ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 130 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use TB Todd B. Call Center Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "HR Avatar " November 13, 2019 5.0 Last year, I issued a few hundred candidate assessments; only one of them experienced an issue. Compared to other services, HR Avatar increased my efficient and significantly reduced inefficiency so that I could focus on my team while handling onboarding tasks. Anytime I have ever needed assistance, the Support Team at HR Avatar has always provided a prompt response to address the question, concern, or general feedback submitted. Pros The software is generally easy to use. I take advantage of the Assessment Battery function to create a bundle of pre-employment tests into a single issuance. Cons There really is nothing that I do not like about this software. Though, if I had a wish, it would be to enable the ability to limit completion via mobile and tablet devices. Alternatives considered [Criteria](https://www.capterra.com/p/119740/Criteria/)[eSkill](https://www.capterra.com/p/145759/eSkill/) Reason for choosing HR Avatar Ultimately, the decision came down to the hand-holding the staff at HR Avatar provided us during the evaluation period. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] was exceptionally kind and patient, dedicating the time necessary to help be sure the HR Avatar met our company's needs by meeting with us and promptly answering questions via email, and phone. Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 6, 2019 Thank you for your review, Todd! Do you mean that you would like to require completion on non-mobile devices or on small screen devices? That's something we have wrestled with recently. We would appreciate your thoughts. MRA Maybelle Rose A. HR Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HR Avatar review - its effectiveness and how it helps users to determine candidates' capability. " December 13, 2022 5.0 We solve the way we want to determine if the candidate is fit for the role he/she applying for and the easiest way of interpreting the exam. Pros The pre-employment exam and reference check. Yes, the software is easy to use. We could easily determine if the candidate is fit for the role or not. Cons For me, there are no features that are difficult to use. The guide is properly given for the user and administrator. Reason for choosing HR Avatar HR Avatar is way cheaper than other products in the market and its effectiveness of it in terms of pre-employment examination. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Maybelle Rose. It's great to read that you found our software easy to use and effective. wcA wea camille A. HR ASSOCIATE Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HR Avatar review" December 13, 2022 5.0 Pros The customizable battery of tests is useful for our recruitment needs since each position and job levels vary from another. Another convenient feature is the reference check, which is also customizable, because it allows us recruiters to focus on other screening process, but still able to cover the critical information we need from the candidates. Another significant feature that is hugely useful is the live proctoring during assessments since it also includes a brief analysis of potential risks for cheating. Cons Most of the candidates experience system malfunctioning. However, HR Avatar staff are usually responsive and accommodating for such concerns. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Wea Camille. We appreciate your comments on our test batteries, reference checks, and remote proctoring, and we are glad you found them to be helpful in your recruitment process. CT Christine T. HR Staff Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HR Avatar Feedback" December 12, 2022 5.0 Pros Easy to use and fast result of examination Cons Encounter error sometimes but it's normal to any software application. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your feedback, Christine. We are pleased you found our software easy to use. Please let us know about the errors you encounter. We would like to help. DP David P. Global Recruiting Coordinator Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use" December 12, 2022 5.0 Pros Pro's about HR Avatar are that its super easy to use and offers many perks that are critical to my job functions including but not limited to skills testing and character assessments which help guide me in the best direction for a candidate! Cons I cant really say I have an Cons with the software!! Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 15, 2022 Thank you for your review, David. We are very pleased to hear you found our software easy to use and highly beneficial. VR Verified Reviewer Talent Acquisition Specialist Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Convenience of HR Avatar" December 23, 2022 5.0 none Pros What I like most about this software is that it is very easy to use. Another thing is that it can even detect plagiarism which is not easy to know or notice if done by manual examination. Cons none. I find it very useful as it is. It is very convenient to use Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 6, 2023 Thank you for your review. We are glad you found our software easy to use. SL Sierra L. Manager of Recruiting & Culture Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good for canned and ready to go candidate assessments! " December 19, 2022 4.0 Satisfied, although I wish I could make a few changes to make HR Avatar a long-term solution for our organization Pros the variety of the test catalog, the pdf guide, can see tests in progress Cons not an assessment for every position/skill we need Alternatives considered [Benchmark.games](https://www.capterra.com/p/227892/Benchmarkgames/) Reason for choosing HR Avatar can be implemented same day! Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Sierra. We are glad to read that you were satisfied with our assessments. We would love to know about the changes you need to help make HR Avatar even better for your organization. Please contact us to discuss this. Jan B. IT Recruitment Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "HR Avatar has a lot to offer" February 1, 2019 4.0 HR Avatar supports their software - The customer service here is incredible - I have always had my questions answered or my needs addressed. Pros The software is video interactive, simulating real life situations that a candidate could encounter. Tests may be mailed out individually or in an email blast - I have the option of sending none or multiple reminders that the link is waiting for a candidate. and I am notified as soon as candidate has completed the test. The summary is both graphically represented and has a written summary. The assessment review has great follow up questions to ask if your candidate scores in an area that is other than what you are looking for. Cons Some of the technical assessments were not what we needed for a particular skill-set - However, HR Avatar is very open to customizing a test for us or anyone else. Review Source Response from HR Avatar March 21, 2019 Thank you for this review Jan! CQ Cherylou Q. Learning Development Supervisor Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Journey with HR Avatar" December 14, 2022 4.0 Awesome Pros A well-defined, modern edge software not just for recruiters but for practitioners of human capital. You can customize based on the needs of the industry. Its innovative features will pave its way to a more client and delighted customers. Cons If someone is not so techy, he/she would have a hard time exploring. However, if focus and determination to learn come together he/she will get through the journey with HR Avatar. Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 15, 2022 Thank you for your review, Cherylou. Your review is a pleasure to read, and your comments are unique and helpful. DM Dru M. Director of Human Resurces Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great assessment tool for most jobs" November 20, 2019 5.0 Overall it has helped us select people who will perform well for the company. Pros It is easy to send to applicants, has fairly straight-forward instructions & the results are broken down into various factors that make it easy to evaluate whether or not someone is a good fit for a particular position in a particular company. Cons While I feel the assessments accurately predict who will perform well, I have seen some cases where the individual did not score well on the Avatar but ended up being one of our stars. I think this is due to the fact that there are not exact matches to some of our job titles, so the duties of any specific assessment are not perfectly aligned with some of our roles. I am afraid we may have ruled some people out who may have done just fine if we had hired them. Reason for choosing HR Avatar N/A Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 6, 2019 Thanks, Dru! It is certainly true that there are false negatives and false positives in any selection process. Our goal, of course, is to reduce these as much as possible. We would be happy to work with you to perform an analysis of those you have hired, correlating their performance and test scores. Our new Talent Analytics reporting section on our website makes this a painless process, but it does require entry (either individually or in bulk) of candidate performance data. Just let us know, and we'll be happy to help you with this! CE Christopher E. Talent Acquisition Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review from User's Perspective" December 13, 2022 4.0 Overall, it's good. It gives Hiring Managers a glimpse of the competencies of the applicants they (about to) hire. It's also gives an impression to applicants that company is highly innovative given this fast facing technology world. Pros Test results are downloadable and accurate. I like the functionality where the software capture the image of the exam takers. The option to customize tests are also useful. Cons Some technology tests are not available in the options (like those specific to Cloud technology). We users, sometimes chooses the closest test batteries in order for an applicant to undergo the exam. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Christopher. We are always looking at ways to improve and add to our test catalog, so thank you for the suggestion. SL Sherika L. Administrative Assistant Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HR Avatar" December 13, 2022 5.0 Pros Verry easy to use and assisted with the selection process when recruiting. I love that I am able to schedule these test and set an expiration time as well. Cons Some of the test are a bit too long, there is ko section to enter couple email addresses at once, I believe this has to be selected one at a time. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Sherika. We can assist you with entering email addresses. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this. SF SUZANNE F. Executive VP Textiles Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Extremely helpful in hiring the right people for the job" November 20, 2019 5.0 It is our company policy now that all applicants must complete the HR Avatar testing set up for that particular position prior to offering a position. This has significantly helped us to employ the right people and reduced our turn-over. Pros This software offers all the positions and personality testing to help us to build a cohesive team. We can use this software globally. It is a great software in that it helps the team lead with digging deeper into the applicants personality or professional background, asking the right questions suggested by this program. Cons The con would be that it is not multi-language. In the very beginning we did find that there are applicants skilled in test taking that can score very high and seem to be a great fit. However, as stated above if you ask the additional questions during the interview process it helps to find the full picture on the applicant. Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 6, 2019 Thank you, Suzanne. We are actively translating our tests into other languages, so hopefully we will be able to address all of your candidates in the near future. MG Mitch G. CHRO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "NLIC Experience for Candidate Review" January 3, 2023 5.0 good for employer branding Pros HR avatar produces reliable results that we can compare with industry all the time Cons not many available Exams to test underwriting skills for non-life insurance Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 5, 2023 Thank you for your review, Mitch. We are pleased that you found our tests and results to be reliable. Would you like to discuss further your testing needs for underwriting skills for non-life insurance? We are always looking at options to expand our test catalog. We also have a Custom Test Builder tool that you can use to create your own assessments, and we'd be happy to help you get started with this tool if you want to try it. MP Marie P. Used the software for: ### "Using HR Avatar for hiring the right candidate" October 28, 2016 5.0 I signed up for HR Avatar, after having to terminate two people I hired for an Administrative position, because the skills they claimed to have they did not possess. HR Avatar allowed me to customize a test to determine if the candidate possessed the skills the position required. Though at first I was skeptical of having the applicant take a test before I interviewed them, it proved to be beneficial. So many candidates did not bother to start the test, and some started and never bothered to finish (it was interesting to follow the candidate from the first time they accessed the site, or that they never even attempted to, and each time they interacted with the test site). Those that never started or did not complete the test told me all I needed to know about themselves and I was able to weed them out. It was a nice perk too, that if the candidate never started the test, that I could request my credits back, since they weren't used. One thing that I did, which would be a beneficial addition from HR Avatar, was to email the candidate to let them know that I was sending them a test via HR Avatar, that was required to be considered for the position, including the approx. length of time it would take to complete the test. I never wanted the receiver to think it might be SPAM and disregard the test. My email letting them know what was coming seemed to me to be the extra step for the candidate to feel safe utilizing the test site, and to know to watch for the test, since we implemented a cut off date for each test to be completed. I am happy to say that we did hire someone who completed the test, and she has been employed with us for 6 months. I would use HR Avatar again when I need to hire someone Review Source Response from HR Avatar October 28, 2016 Thanks for the feedback, Marie. In account settings you can modify the test invitation email template that is sent to the candidate so that it contains your personalized message and signature. Contact us if you'd like us to walk you through it. -Bill GS Glenn S. Recruiting Manager Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Hiring Resource!" November 18, 2019 5.0 Overall I really love th HR Avatar software. We currently just use it for the Pre-Hire Personality assessments, but are looking to use it for many other positions that we hire for. It has been a great resource for our hiring managers giving them the ability to identify good candidates faster! Pros I love how easy it is to view the applicants test results. It has a summary page that breaks down each competency and even goes into details. Very easy to read and navigate through. I also the animations before each test is given to each of our applicants. Great way to engage them before the test is taken. Cons I do not like how we cannot integrate the test into our current ATS. We currently use Saba Jobvite and I can automate the test link for applicants, but the data cannot be put into our ATS. We must get it from the HR Avatar site. Alternatives considered [Predictive Index](https://www.capterra.com/p/193508/Predictive-Index/) Reason for choosing HR Avatar Cost effective for what we are trying to accomplish with it. Review Source Response from HR Avatar November 19, 2019 Thank you for your review, Glenn! We will be happy to investigate integration with Jobvite. We will be in touch! HM Heidi M. Office Manager Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pre-employment Screening Help" January 3, 2023 5.0 An easy-to-use and shrewd tool for accepting employment applications is HR Avatar. It can speed up the hiring process without compromising the quality of the professional you require. Pros The candidate's abilities, experience, expertise, character, and behavior are taken into account as part of HR Avatar's applicant screening process. Because it can provide you the highlights of their test result with an explanation, it is user-friendly and speeds up the hiring selection process. Cons The only area I can think of for improvement is how long it takes to complete. Perhaps you can condense it while maintaining the same level of quality. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 6, 2023 Thank you for your review, Heidi. It's nice to read that your organization found our software easy to use with the benefit of speeding up your hiring process. We have short versions available for our job-specific assessments. We'd be happy to discuss your needs if these were still too long for you, or perhaps you could try our Custom Test Builder tool. Thanks for your feedback. RB Rizza B. HR Supervisor Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HR Avatar as Online Assessment" November 21, 2019 3.0 It is overall fun and easy to take. There are just a few to improve. Pros It is accessible anywhere as long as there is internet connection. It is user friendly and fun to take because of the animations. Administrators can customized the test package depending on the job description. In HR, it is great that we can receive the result few minutes after the applicant has finished taking it. That means a lot because it saves a lot time waiting and we can proceed to hiring within a day. Cons In our company, there are applicants who cannot understand the English language. It is better if it has language options to consider. Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 6, 2019 Thanks for the honest review, Rizza. Keeping up with all languages is certainly a challenge. However, we currently offer most of our assessments in Spanish as well as English. Is there another language you are looking for? JA Jocelyn A. Talent Acquisition Specialist Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Highly recomended" January 3, 2023 4.0 so far so good! The instructions and results of it all are clear and effective. Pros I really like the ease of use of the software. Cons I wish there were more options in timing, length and just more tests overall. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 5, 2023 Thank you for your review, Jocelyn. We appreciate your comments timing and length. Are you familiar with our Custom Test Builder tool? We'd be happy to discuss your testing needs and hear your suggestions in detail. JH John H. Customer Relations Supervisor Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid Pre-Interview Assessment" November 13, 2019 5.0 Pros The way that it challenges/assesses candidates skills differently from any other pre-employment test. The situations it takes you through are outstanding and it truly gives them a brief look into what they'll be getting into if they're hired. Cons With any of these pre-employment tests, there's always a point where you have to take the results with a grain of salt. That individual may have been under high stress when taking the assessment, could have been rushed by an emergency, or any other outside factors. So, overall, there isn't anything I have to complain about this specific software for HR Avatar. Switched from [Wonderlic Select](https://www.capterra.com/p/145757/Wonscore-from-Wonderlic/) This wasn't my decision, but rather a decision of our HR team. Review Source Response from HR Avatar November 15, 2019 Totally agree. We always recommend that assessment scores are used in conjunction with other evaluation methods, like interviews and references. Never use any single method exclusively because none are perfect. Thank you for your review! MJG Mari Joylyn G. HR Psychometrician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HR Avatar" December 22, 2022 5.0 Its convenient way of administering assessments. Pros It is easy to navigate and the results are convenient to check. Cons Haven't really explored everything, but so far none. Review Source Response from HR Avatar January 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Mari Joylyn. We are glad that you found our software easy to use and convenient. AK Alma K. Operations manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best HR software " December 12, 2022 5.0 Pros Inexpensive, easy to use, very simple features Cons Nothing at the moment, it is super easy to use. Review Source Response from HR Avatar December 15, 2022 Thank you for your review, Alma. We are so glad that you found our software easy to use and cost friendly. MR Mindy R. Used the software for: ### "Great tool for small business company" October 28, 2016 4.0 Our professional business company used these services to help narrow the field down of potential candidates as part of selection and hiring process. They have very "job-specific" simulated testing that helps to gauge skills, knowledge and even personal traits. It's a great approach to an overall "snap shot" of applicants. It saved our staff time and money that it would have required to do this task on our own. It's one thing for a perspective applicant to tell you they can perform a certain task. It's another thing to have them take the simulated testing that produces concrete and tangible evidence of their ability to actually perform those job-related tasks. The feedback from the candidates we administered the testing to, was very positive. Most had not ever seen one like it. It's not strictly a personality test, like most products out there. It's all inclusive testing tool that includes personality tendencies, job record history, "suggested" red flag areas as well as personality traits. Most test takers loved it! When I signed up to use the Avatar product, I received emails and a personal phone call from the Avatar company. They helped me to narrow done what to use for what we were specifically looking for as well as what we, as a company wanted to target in our hiring process. They were very helpful and accommodating. The ease of use of the product in choosing the tests, administering them and receiving the results was user friendly on top of it. I would highly recommend the Avatar services. We are a small firm and to have this tool helped us achieve our desired goals. Review Source Response from HR Avatar October 28, 2016 Thanks for the review! -Bill HR Avatar JS Jason S. Customer Relations Supervisor Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very Easy to Use" November 13, 2019 5.0 Pros This assessment is extremely user-friendly and gives a great snapshot of candidates. Cons Nothing negative to say! We have had a very positive experience. Review Source Response from HR Avatar November 15, 2019 Thank you for the review, Jason! RC Robert C. HR Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Different Style of Testing" November 21, 2016 4.0 We have used in the past for Customer Service, HR, and other technical positions. The reports are broken up into different categories which make it easy to tell where a candidate excels or needs improvement. This style of testing makes it easy to gauge computer skills. I particularly like the attention to detail score it provides. I do wish that there was some explanation in terms of how the scoring is done. There are a lot of positions I wish I could test using HR Avatar that aren't an option. Pros Attention to detail. Testing computer skills. Interactive style. Cons Would be nice to have more positions available. Review Source Response from HR Avatar November 23, 2016 Robert, Thanks for your great review! Score explanation: This is now a feature of our reports. With our summer 2016 update, we added a detailed explanation of the scoring to the end of the score report. It appears on any test reports run after that release. Additional tests: We have over 200 tests for specific job positions. The test titles are based on the US Dept of Labor job titles, so the titles might deviate from other commonly used job titles. If you search the catalog by your job title, it usually will find the right test, but if not- let us know. We also have 450 skills-specific tests. If there is a test you'd like to see, please let us know. We create new assessments based on market demand and we would like to hear from you. Thanks again. -Bill Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.