Why Teams Are Shifting to Modern Projects to Improve Assessment Experience

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Candidate experience directly impacts completion rates, brand perception, and hiring outcomes. As assessment journeys become more complex, clarity matters more than ever — both for candidates and for the teams building those journeys.

Clients who have transitioned to Modern Projects consistently report stronger candidate journey design and more confident assessment setup.

Modern Projects were built to deliver both. Here are two reasons teams are making the shift.

1. Deliver a Clearer, More Structured Candidate Experience

Modern Projects allow hiring teams to embed guidance directly into the assessment journey — starting from the very first interaction.

As soon as candidates accept the data agreement, they enter a branded Project Overview page. Here, organisations can clearly explain what the process involves, how to prepare, and what to expect next — within a structured, branded environment.

Why this matters:
When candidates understand the journey upfront, they progress with more confidence and fewer uncertainties.

Instead of navigating disconnected tasks, they experience a guided process that reflects your brand standards.

The result is simple: smoother progression, fewer avoidable queries, and a more professional candidate experience end to end.

2. Simplify Setup and Launch with Greater Control

Modern Projects don’t just improve how assessments feel — they improve how they’re built.

It gives admins clearer visibility over the candidate journey. Complex assessment flows become easier to configure, review, and update.

Preview functionality allows teams to see the experience exactly as candidates will see it — validating content, flow, and branding before publishing. Automatic checks at launch reduce the risk of incomplete configurations going live.

Why this matters:
Teams spend less time troubleshooting after launch and more time focusing on delivery.

The outcome is greater confidence at publication and less operational friction once candidates are added.

How Teams Are Using Modern Projects Today

Early Careers hiring
High-volume graduate and intern programmes often involve multiple phases and blended assessments. Modern Projects help structure these journeys clearly, reducing setup time and making it easier for candidates to understand each stage of the process.

Contact centre hiring
For high-volume, fast-moving roles, clarity and efficiency are critical. Modern Projects streamline assessment configuration while giving candidates straightforward guidance — supporting faster progression without unnecessary queries or confusion.

Across both use cases, the common theme is balance: improved candidate experience without increasing admin complexity.

Why This Shift Matters Now

Candidate expectations continue to rise, and assessment journeys are becoming more visible parts of employer brand.

Modern Projects give hiring teams the structure to deliver clarity for candidates — and control for admins — at the same time.

Your Sova Account Manager or Customer Success representative can also guide you through pre-built Modern Project templates — helping you get started faster and significantly reduce setup time.

To explore the transition, speak with your Sova Account Manager or Customer Success contact.