According to iCIMS (provider of talent acquisition software), talent acquisition is the process of finding, attracting and engaging highly talented individuals and having them join an organization. It includes applicant tracking, onboarding, workforce planning, sourcing, recruitment marketing automation and more.

Talent assessment tools are used for pre-employment screening purposes, assessing candidates on their knowledge and skills, work style, and personality. Talent assessments can include multiple-choice questions, open-ended prompts, and questions requiring audio- or video-based responses.