Deep Assessment
Defensible assessments for the hires that matter most
Deep Assessment (Ken) is the late-funnel capability for high-stakes hires. Modular, role-calibrated assessments across 400+ skills. Built to be defensible to legal, compliance, and the candidates themselves.
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Core features
Long-form structured assessment, calibrated to the role
Role-calibrated rubrics
Maki maps the role to the specific competencies that predict success, pulled from job analysis and refined by outcome data.
Long-form, multi-format
Advanced cognitive tests, coding challenges, case simulations, leadership exercises, personality modules. Deeper than early-funnel, calibrated to role complexity.
400+ skills measurable
Cognitive, technical, leadership, language, personality. One library, every domain.
Coding challenges
Java, Python, Node, C#, SQL. Live editor, automated grading, anti-cheating built in.
Case simulations
Realistic business scenarios, decision trees, written and video responses.
Personality modules
Compass personality framework. Validated, multi-dimensional. Used for leadership and culture-fit assessment.
AI-assisted scoring
Scoring grids designed by psychometricians. AI benchmarked against expert human raters.
Audit-ready output
Every score traceable to observable evidence. Defensible to legal, compliance, and regulators.
Impact & metrics
Mis-hires reduced. Decisions defensible. Validated science behind every score that lands in front of legal or compliance.
Higher predictive validity across roles
Fewer mis-hires and stronger retention
Consistent global evaluation standards
Differentiators
Advanced Validation
Built for mid- / late-funnel validation. Every assessment passes adverse impact testing before any candidate sees it.
Multi-format depth
Code, case, behavioral, personality, language, cognitive. One assessment, every signal.
Validated science, not vibes
Every score auditable. Every grid reviewable. Built for regulated industries.
Defensible end to end
Every score auditable. Every grid reviewable. Built for regulated industries.
Workflow example with Ken
From clearing Screening to a long-form, role-calibrated evaluation that is defensible to anyone who asks how the decision was made.
Candidate clears Screening and advances per the journey set in Intake
Maki triggers the role-calibrated assessment battery, multi-format, in the candidate's language
AI-assisted scoring runs, with audit trail per skill and source
Recruiter and hiring manager see the structured output in Maki Recruiter and the ATS
Security
Technology & trust
From compliance certifications to bias audits and AI Act readiness, Maki is built on transparency, safety, and fairness.
Bias-audited AI
Explainable scoring
Ethical AI standards
FAQ
Questions about Ken? We’ve got answers
Can Ken be purchased without Shiro?
No. Ken is available only as an add-on once Shiro has already filtered the initial pool.
What roles is Ken best suited for?
High-value positions such as engineering, data, corporate, finance, consulting, leadership, and graduate programs that require deeper evaluation and stronger decision confidence.
What types of assessments does Ken include?
Ken supports extended cognitive tests, long-form coding challenges, system design, complex problem solving, case studies, simulations, and advanced behavioral and leadership assessments.
What is Ken and how is it different from Shiro?
Ken is an in-depth assessment agent used mid or late funnel. It extends Shiro with longer, more complex modules across cognitive, technical, behavioral, and leadership dimensions. Shiro focuses on early funnel screening; Ken focuses on deeper evaluation for high-stakes roles.
Can we run Ken without Shiro?
No. Ken relies on a pre-screened pool from Shiro to ensure fairness and efficiency.
What is the difference between Shiro and Ken?
Shiro is used early in the process for fast, high-volume skill screening. Ken is used later for deeper evaluations; like case studies, coding challenges, or leadership assessments. Ken is only available as an add-on to Shiro, ensuring structured, cost-effective recruitment.