Question 1

What is Terra Talent?

Accepted Answer

Terra Talent is a skill assessment platform. Talents take tests to earn verified certificates and rank on a global leaderboard. Employers create custom tests to screen candidates. Admins curate the public test library and grade open-ended answers.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone can sign up, take public assessments, and earn certificates for free. Employers can create unlimited tests. Some advanced reports are unlocked progressively.

Question 3

Do I need to verify my email?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After signing up you'll receive a verification email. You must click the link before you can sign in. Check your spam folder if you don't see it within a minute.

Question 4

Can I sign in with Google?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the 'Continue with Google' button on the login or register page — your account is created automatically and your email is pre-verified.

Question 5

How do I take a test?

Accepted Answer

Go to Tests in your dashboard, pick an assessment, and click Start. You'll see a timer at the top — your answers are submitted automatically when time runs out.

Question 6

Can I retake a test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but each test has a cooldown period set by the admin (usually a few days) to prevent memorisation. The countdown is shown on the test card after a submission.

Question 7

Why does my result say 'Pending review'?

Accepted Answer

Your test included open-ended questions that need a human grader. Once the admin or employer scores them, you'll get a notification and an email — and your full results will appear in your dashboard.

Question 8

How do I get a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Pass any assessment above its threshold and a verifiable certificate is generated automatically. Find them under Certificates — anyone can verify them via the public verification page.

Question 9

How do employers find me?

Accepted Answer

Make your profile public (Profile → Visibility), add skills, and aim for high scores. Employers see top talent on their Rankings tab and can message you directly.

Question 10

Can I hide myself from rankings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to Profile and turn off 'Show in rankings'. Your certificates remain valid and verifiable but your name won't appear in public leaderboards.

Question 11

How do I create a test?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Create Test' in your sidebar. You can write questions manually or let the AI generate them from a topic. Set a time limit, pass threshold, then publish to get a shareable link.

Question 12

How do candidates take my test?

Accepted Answer

Share the link from My Tests. Candidates don't need an account to take it — they just enter their name and email. If they later sign up with that email, the result attaches to their profile.

Question 13

How do I message a candidate?

Accepted Answer

Open any candidate report and use the Message button — it opens (or creates) a direct conversation. You can also reach out from a public talent profile if the candidate has opted into messages.

Question 14

How do I send a hire / reject decision?

Accepted Answer

On a candidate report, use the Hire, Shortlist, or Reject buttons. Add a personal message — the candidate gets an in-app notification and an email. They can also see your decision when they sign up if they don't yet have an account.

Question 15

How do open-ended questions get graded?

Accepted Answer

You grade them yourself in the report view. Use the AI suggestion button to get a draft score and feedback you can edit, then save. The candidate's final score updates automatically.

Question 16

How do I add an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Go to Admin → Assessments → New Assessment. Set the skill, difficulty, time limit, and pass threshold, then add questions or use AI generation. Toggle 'Active' when ready.

Question 17

How do I grade open-ended submissions?

Accepted Answer

Admin → Grading shows pending answers. Score each one out of its max marks and add feedback. The candidate's submission auto-finalises and they receive a notification + final results email.

Question 18

How do I block or restrict a user?

Accepted Answer

Admin → Users. Block stops them from signing in entirely; Restrict prevents messaging without removing the account. Super-admins are protected from moderation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terra Talent?

Is it free?

Do I need to verify my email?

Can I sign in with Google?