McQuaig
Talent assessment software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
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What is McQuaig
McQuaig is a talent assessment platform used to support hiring and employee development decisions through psychometric and job-fit assessments. It is typically used by HR teams, recruiters, and hiring managers to screen candidates, structure interviews, and align roles with behavioral and motivational profiles. The product centers on proprietary assessments and reporting that translate results into interview questions and coaching guidance for specific roles.
Job-fit focused assessments
McQuaig emphasizes role alignment by mapping assessment results to job requirements and success factors. This supports more structured selection decisions than resume-only screening. It also helps standardize evaluation criteria across interviewers. The approach is well-suited to organizations that want a consistent, assessment-led hiring workflow.
Interview and coaching outputs
The platform produces practical outputs such as interview guides and development suggestions based on assessment results. This can reduce ad-hoc interviewing and improve consistency across hiring managers. It also extends beyond hiring into onboarding and coaching use cases. Teams that need actionable next steps (not just scores) may find this useful.
Supports selection and development
McQuaig is positioned for both pre-employment screening and internal talent development, enabling reuse of assessment data after hire. This can help connect hiring decisions with performance management and coaching conversations. It is helpful for organizations seeking a single assessment approach across the employee lifecycle. The same framework can support succession planning and team fit discussions.
Assessment-centric, not full ATS
McQuaig’s core value is assessment and related guidance rather than end-to-end recruiting operations. Organizations may still require a separate applicant tracking system for requisitions, pipelines, and compliance workflows. This can introduce additional integration and process design work. Buyers expecting a complete recruiting suite may find gaps.
Change management required
Psychometric assessments require stakeholder buy-in and consistent administration to be effective. Hiring managers may need training to interpret reports and apply structured interview guidance. Without process discipline, results can be underused or inconsistently applied. This can slow rollout compared with lighter-weight screening tools.
Limited public technical detail
Publicly available information on APIs, integration depth, and data export options is limited compared with some recruiting platforms. This can make it harder to validate fit for complex HR tech stacks during early evaluation. Buyers may need vendor-led demos and documentation to confirm integration and reporting requirements. Procurement teams may also require additional diligence on data handling and validation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hire and Retain Basic | Starting at $1,500 (valid for 90 days) | Access to McQuaig assessments and reports; Access to Benchmarks; Full technical support and limited Customer Success; Early access to beta features; Training available at a cost. |
| Hire and Retain (Most popular) | Contact Us | Full access to Hiring Workflows; Dedicated CSM and success planning; Access to McQuaig University Hire and Retain modules; Limited complimentary spots in McQuaig Certification training. |
| Collaborate | Contact Us | Full access to TeamSync; Dedicated CSM and success planning; Access to McQuaig University Collaborate modules; Access to McQuaig reports. |
| Full Talent Management | Contact Us | Combines Hire and Retain + Collaborate capabilities (assessments, benchmarks, hiring workflows, TeamSync, McQuaig University modules); Dedicated CSM and reporting. |
| NPAworldwide Group Buy (limited offer) | $1,000–$3,500 (one-time for 12 months; varies by number of participating firms) | Official group-buy example pricing published by McQuaig for NPAworldwide members: 1–14 firms: $3,500; 15–39 firms: $2,500; 40–74 firms: $1,500; 75+ firms: $1,000. |
