How a Pre-Interview Quiz Raised Offer Acceptance Rates

In this episode of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a specific data point: companies that send a short, role-relevant pre-interview quiz see offer acceptance rates climb by nearly 20 percent. They unpack a case from a mid-size tech firm that implemented a 15-minute coding logic quiz before the first phone screen. The quiz wasn't about right or wrong answers—it was about signaling effort and interest. Lucas explains how the simple act of asking candidates to invest time upfront filters out passive applicants and signals genuine intent. Luna challenges whether this might introduce new biases, and they discuss how to design quizzes that are fair, transparent, and actually predictive. If you've ever wondered why great candidates ghost after an offer, this episode offers a concrete fix. The hosts also share a quick note on listener support before wrapping up. #PreInterviewQuiz #OfferAcceptanceRate #CandidateExperience #HiringFunnel #PassiveApplicants #SignalingTheory #RecruitmentStrategy #TechHiring #ScreeningTools #JobFit #Ghosting #IntentSignaling #Business #HR #TalentAcquisition #HiringAndFiring #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo