The Candidate Lens
Let's work together to create a brilliant candidate experience
The Candidate Lens is a video series that showcases real learner experiences in a rapidly evolving assessment landscape
Dive into these bite-size videos today and discover how the assessment experience could work better for more candidates.
An awarding body’s role in candidate experience
Episode 4
We hear from Eleanor Andressen, Chief Academic Officer at Trinity College London, which provides exams and qualifications in over 60 countries. Eleanor explains how different assessments can give students the chance to demonstrate a range of competencies; and what’s different and what remains the same for candidates around the world.
How do candidate expectations differ around the world?
How do different assessments provide evidence of capability in sought-after human skills?
Assessment through the eyes of a candidate
Episode 3
Experience the stark differences between remote and in-person examinations through the eyes of Teagan, who navigates the unique challenges of GCSEs and A-levels. Teagan shares her personal journey of taking GCSEs remotely while living in Canada, compared to her current experience with A-levels in a traditional school setting.
Meet Teagan MacLeod, a current student taking exams
How do you rate your experience with taking your exams remotely?
What are the pros and cons of taking exams in the school environment?
What are your expectations of taking exams digitally be?
What support do organisations need?
Episode 2
Navigating the complexities of digital transformation in education can be daunting. In these videos, Gwyneth Toolan, Digital Adoption and Training Lead delves into how RM supports educational institutions through every step of the journey.
How do we support learners on their digital journey?
Why is a good training and onboarding model so crucial?
How we help candidates have the best exam experience
What work goes into ensuring the best experience?
How are learner profiles evolving?
Episode 1
In the first of our mini‑documentary series, 'The Candidate Lens', we speak with James Spurgeon, Lead Architect for Digital Assessment Solutions, about how learner profiles are evolving and what this means for the future of assessment.
