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Faster Interview Process
See how candidates actually
behave under pressure
Resumes show history. Behavioural interviews show character. TESSA AI conducts structured, competency-based behavioural rounds - adaptive, role-specific, and scored - so you see who candidates really are before day one.
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7+
Behavioural themes including custom
80%
Higher Chance of top performer hire
320k+
Pre-built assessments across every industry
The interview that reveals how someone actually works
Behavioural interviews are proven to outperform both technical tests and unstructured conversations when it comes to predicting real on-the-job performance. But only when they're done right.
Competency-based - not just "tell me about yourself"
TESSA asks structured situational and behavioural questions tied to real competencies - Leadership, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and more. Not generic conversation starters.
Role and industry specific - not one-size-fits-all
TESSA automatically assesses for the role and industry you define. A senior engineer is evaluated differently than a customer success lead - TESSA adapts the depth and framing of every question to match the role, without you needing to configure anything manually.
Adaptive depth - TESSA follows the thread
When a candidate gives a surface-level answer, TESSA probes deeper. It dynamically adjusts follow-up questions based on what the candidate says - the same way a skilled human interviewer would.
Scored and comparable - not just a "vibe"
Every response is scored against validated rubrics for each competency. Two candidates, two honest comparisons. No memory bias, no favouritism, no anchoring on the first person you interviewed.
Pick what matters. Add your own.
Seven pre-built behavioural competency themes - each one built around real workplace scenarios. Plus a fully custom option for roles or industries with unique requirements.
Adaptability & Resilience
How candidates handle change, setbacks, and ambiguity in fast-moving environments.
Leadership & Influence
Their ability to guide others, take initiative, and drive outcomes beyond their immediate role.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Track candidates across stages - Invited, In Progress, Evaluated, Shortlisted, Hired - at a glance.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Structured thinking under pressure - how they approach problems they've never seen before
Communication
Clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in both high-stakes and everyday communications.
Accountability & Integrity
Whether they take responsibility for decisions, mistakes, and commitments in real scenarios.
Client / Customer Focus
How naturally they centre customer outcomes in decisions and working style.
Where Non-Technical Assessments Work Best
SkillSauce supports non-technical hiring across industries and team sizes.
Adaptability & Resilience
See how candidates respond to change, setbacks, and ambiguity in real workplace scenarios.
Leadership & Influence
Measure initiative, ownership, and the ability to guide outcomes beyond individual tasks.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Evaluate how candidates collaborate, resolve friction, and work effectively across teams.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Assess structured thinking under pressure and how candidates tackle unfamiliar challenges.
A behavioural report that tells the full story
Every report is generated the instant the interview ends. No waiting. No manual scoring. No "I'll write up my notes later."
Per-competency scores
Full interview transcript
Video recording
AI-written competency insights
PDF export & team sharing
Culture Fit vs Behavioural Round - which one do you need?
Both are TESSA AI rounds. Here's how they differ - and why most teams use both at different stages of the funnel.
Dimension
Culture Fit Round
Behavioural Round
Core question it answers
Will they belong here?
How do they actually perform?
Themes / competencies
Fixed 7 culture dimensions
7 pre-built behavioural competencies
Customisation
Fixed - standardised for fairness
Fixed - TESSA assesses for the role automatically
Best used at
Mid-to-final funnel, values alignment check
Early-to-mid funnel, role competency screen
Duration
30 mins (Fixed)
30 mins (Fixed)
Report output
Score, themes, transcript, video, PDF
Score, themes, transcript, video, PDF
AI-written insights
Yes - per theme
Yes - per competency
Best for
Startup founders, CHROs, compliance-driven teams
Technical teams, sales, agencies, leadership hiring
Can I use both?
Yes - many teams run Behavioural first, then Culture Fit for shortlisted candidates.
Who uses this
The behavioural round that works for every role
From entry-level screening to senior leadership assessment - TESSA Behavioural Round adapts to what each hire actually needs.
01 / 05High volume
Technical & Engineering Teams
Go beyond code quality. Use TESSA to evaluate how your candidates collaborate under pressure, handle ambiguous problem statements, and communicate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders - before they join the team.
Themes
Problem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication
02 / 05High turnover risk
Sales & Client-Facing Roles
Sales roles have notoriously high mis-hire rates. Use TESSA to assess persistence, client orientation, handling rejection, and deal-closing mindset - the real behaviours that predict revenue performance, not just confidence on a call.
Themes
Client FocusResilienceCommunication
03 / 05High stakes
Leadership & Senior Hires
A bad leadership hire is the most expensive mistake a company can make. Use TESSA Behavioural Round to screen for leadership presence, decision-making under ambiguity, and stakeholder influence - before you bring candidates to the exec team.
Themes
LeadershipAccountabilityProblem Solving
04 / 05Competitive edge
Recruitment Agencies
Stop submitting just skill-matched candidates. Add a full behavioural profile to every shortlist. TESSA gives you the data to tell your clients not just what candidates can do - but how they'll actually show up in the role.
Themes
All themesCustom option
05 / 05Creative + analytical
Marketing & Growth Teams
Marketing hires need to be both creative thinkers and data-driven executors. TESSA evaluates how candidates communicate ideas, adapt strategies under pressure, and collaborate across functions - the behaviours behind great marketing work.
Themes
CommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration
Built for Responsible and Efficient Hiring
Behavioural Round is designed to evaluate how candidates think, respond, and collaborate in realistic job situations.
It gives teams a fair, competency-first way to compare candidates before final interviews.
- Structured scoring criteria for every competency
- Role-specific behavioural evaluation at scale
- Consistent interviewer quality without scheduling overhead
Behavioural Round Evaluation Matrix
Each candidate response is scored across competencies with transparent rubrics and comparable outcomes.
Fairness & Consistency
93%
Role Relevance
89%
Decision Confidence
91%
FAQs
Common questions
Answers to the things teams usually ask before going live with TESSA AI Behavioural Round.
How is TESSA AI Behavioural different from a standard HireVue or Vidcruiter interview?
Most AI interview tools ask pre-set questions and score on keywords or facial analysis. TESSA is an In-House Trained AI with a proven track record - it actually listens and adjusts follow-up questions based on what the candidate says. The questions are role-contextualised, not generic. And you get a theme-by-theme scored report with a full transcript, not just a pass/fail flag.
When should I use Behavioural Round vs Culture Fit Round?
Use the Behavioural Round earlier in the funnel to screen for role-specific competencies - adaptability, leadership, problem solving, etc. Use Culture Fit Round later, once you've identified your shortlist, to check values and long-term alignment. Many teams run both in sequence. You can see a full comparison table on this page. Especially for Managerial and Executive level Roles.
Does TESSA's adaptive questioning actually change per candidate?
Yes. TESSA is an In-House Trained AI that tailors questions based on the role and industry you've configured. Then during the interview, it adjusts follow-up depth and direction based on the candidate's responses. Two candidates in the same role may receive different follow-up paths while being evaluated on the same rubric - that's the balance between consistency and depth.
What's included in the scored report?
The Behavioural Round report includes: an overall score with a shortlist recommendation, per-theme scores for every competency assessed, category-level breakdowns, the full interview transcript, a video recording of the 30-minute session, and AI-written competency insights that reference specific moments in the conversation. Everything is shareable and downloadable as a PDF.
Is this suitable for enterprise-scale hiring?
Yes. TESSA AI integrates with ATS platforms, supports unlimited team members on the Pro and Enterprise plans, and generates fully documented, audit-ready reports. It's built to comply with global hiring standards, and the structured scoring is designed to hold up to HR legal review.
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