72%
SMEs without structured process
5
Maturity levels assessed
6
Dimensions analyzed
5 min
Time to complete quiz
Assess your recruitment maturity
72% of SMEs recruit without structured process, tripling casting error risk. This quiz assesses practices on 6 key dimensions and positions you on 5-level maturity scale. You get personalized diagnosis with concrete recommendations to reach next level.
Question 1 sur 157%
Définition du besoin
Comment définissez-vous habituellement vos besoins en recrutement ?
The 5 maturity levels
- 1
Reactive
Ad-hoc recruitment, no formalized process. Decisions made by feel.
- –No structured job description
- –Unprepared interviews
- –Feeling-based decision
- 2
Emerging
Some good practices in place but not systematic. Individual dependent.
- –Basic job descriptions
- –Some prepared interview questions
- –No assessment grid
- 3
Structured
Defined and applied processes. Reproducible method but still manual.
- –Documented step-by-step process
- –Standardized interview grid
- –Application tracking in tool
- 4
Optimized
KPIs tracked, continuous improvement. Use of specialized tools.
- –ATS with reporting in place
- –Time-to-hire and cost-per-hire tracked
- –Developed employer brand
- 5
Strategic
Recruitment is competitive advantage. AI and data drive decisions.
- –AI integrated in process
- –Recruitment needs prediction
- –Optimized and measured candidate experience
The 6 assessed dimensions
Quiz evaluation grid
| Dimension | What Is Assessed |
|---|---|
| Need framing | Job description, scorecard, manager alignment |
| Sourcing | Channels used, outreach strategy, candidate pool |
| Assessment | Interview method, grid, decision objectivity |
| Candidate experience | Communication, timelines, feedback, employer image |
| Tools and technology | ATS, AI, automation, integrations |
| Management and KPIs | Tracked metrics, continuous improvement, reporting |
Who is this maturity quiz for?
This quiz is designed for SME executives, HR managers, internal recruiters and managers involved in recruitment. It's particularly useful for companies 10-250 employees wanting to professionalize recruitment without large company resources.
How long to progress from level 1 to level 3?
With best practices and right tools, most companies move from Reactive to Structured in 3-6 months. First wins are quick: structuring job descriptions and interviews takes days and immediately improves quality. Moving to Optimized typically takes 6-12 additional months.
What's the average French SME level?
According to our data, most French SMEs are between level 1 (Reactive) and level 2 (Emerging). Only 15% reach level 3 (Structured) and under 5% level 4 (Optimized). It's real competitive differentiator: structured companies recruit 2x faster and 40% better.
Is the quiz adapted to my industry?
Recruitment best practices are universal regardless of sector. The 6 dimensions apply to tech, industry, sales, healthcare or services. Recommendations are adapted to context and company size for immediate actionability.
How do I use the quiz results practically?
The diagnosis identifies 3 priority improvement areas with concrete actions. Start with lowest-scoring area: that's where you'll see fastest gains. Share results with leadership to justify tool investment or training. Retake quiz every 6 months to measure progress.
Reach the next level with Aurelia
Aurelia moves your recruitment from Reactive to Optimized. AI, structured method and integrated tools.