Evidence-Based Talent Decisions

Predict who will thrive in your schools — before you hire them.

TruFit uses role-relevant simulations to show how educators actually think, lead, and problem-solve — giving district hiring teams evidence instead of gut feelings.

Dr. Joy Ross

"Transformed how Aurora Public Schools understands talent."

Dr. Joy Ross · Chief People Officer, Aurora Public Schools

Catriona Moran

"A much fuller picture of their leadership strengths and styles. The depth of insight was remarkable."

Catriona Moran · Head of School, Saigon South International School

Ole Sealey

"Evidence-based insight that gave us confidence beyond what traditional interviews could offer."

Ole Sealey · Director, Kazakhstan International School

Colm Flanagan

"Partnering with TruFit transformed our search into a far more insightful and effective process."

Colm Flanagan · Head of School, Seoul Foreign School

TruTalent Analysis

4.52
Match Score
Team Synergy 4.38
Adaptability 4.12
Conflict Resolution 3.81
Empathy 4.57
Self-Awareness 4.25
Results Orientation 3.94

Traditional hiring can't predict success. AI has made it harder.

86%

of U.S. public schools report challenges hiring teachers. AI-optimized resumes make everyone look qualified.

Annenberg Institute, 2025

2.93%

of principals use research-based screening assessments. 97% rely on resumes and gut feelings.

Kimbrel, 2019

30sec

Interview decisions are made in the first 30 seconds based on appearance, not teaching ability.

Joyce, 2008

$26.5K

Teacher turnover costs $10,000–$26,500 per teacher. Bad hires cascade into student outcomes.

Learning Policy Institute

Our Framework

The Arc of an Educator

Here's the frame we've built TruFit around: every educator moves through an arc — from early exploration, through preparation and launch, into mastery and often leadership. Fit isn't a fixed trait. A brilliant fifth-year teacher hitting their stride in one context may be completely wrong for an emerging leadership role in another.

The question isn't "are they qualified?"
It's "where are they in their arc, and does this role meet them there?"

How It Works

Evidence-based hiring in three steps

1
Working Style Assessment

Reveal natural tendencies and working preferences

A paired choice assessment that reveals natural tendencies in communication, decision-making, and collaboration. Candidates respond to realistic trade-off questions that surface how they naturally approach their work — giving hiring teams insight into style, not just skill.

2
Scenario-Based Simulations

See how candidates handle real challenges

Candidates respond to realistic leadership situations — a difficult parent conference, a budget challenge, a team conflict — showing how they actually handle pressure. No trick questions, no abstract puzzles — authentic scenarios designed to reveal how they think, decide, and communicate.

3
Artifact Review & Reflection

Verify real evidence of past impact

Structured examination of real evidence of past impact — work products, accomplishments, and professional artifacts that verify results beyond interview polish. Candidates reflect on their work, giving hiring teams a deeper understanding of how they think about their own practice and growth.

What evidence-based hiring achieves

9.8%

reduction in first-year
teacher turnover

Boston Public Schools study

27%

increase in
teacher diversity

Boston Public Schools study

$26K

saved per
retained teacher

Learning Policy Institute

What Leaders Say

Trusted by district leaders

Transformed how Aurora Public Schools understands talent. TruFit gave us a framework that goes beyond resumes and interviews.

Dr. Joy Ross

Dr. Joy Ross

Chief People Officer, Aurora Public Schools

We were able to see a much fuller picture of their leadership strengths and styles. The depth of insight was remarkable.

Catriona Moran

Catriona Moran

Head of School, Saigon South International School

Clear, evidence-based insight that gave us confidence beyond what traditional interviews alone could offer.

Ole Sealey

Ole Sealey

Director, Kazakhstan International School

Better hiring starts with
a conversation.

See how TruFit can help your district, school, or organization build stronger teams. 20 minutes, no pitch — just a conversation about what you're seeing.