Send the Cognitive Ability (IQ) from Bullhorn in 20 minutes
Inside Bullhorn, IQ testing surfaces for engineering, data, and research staffing placements where cognitive complexity is high. Bullhorn agencies use IQ profiles to identify candidates ready for high-complexity roles and to advise end-clients on cognitive-capability alignment with role requirements. The 20-minute completion is acceptable for specialized technical placements where the predictive lift (ρ .51) justifies candidate friction. Agencies running niche technical staffing (engineering, data, research) leverage IQ as a primary candidate-to-placement-fit signal, especially for contract and temp placements where onboarding speed matters.
Validity
Cognitive ability (g) predicts job performance at ρ ≈ .51 (Schmidt & Hunter 1998). Validity scales with role complexity.
Send the Cognitive Ability (IQ) from Bullhorn
From Bullhorn admin to first scored candidate.
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Add the JobCannon Bullhorn integration
From Bullhorn admin settings, add JobCannon as an Assessment Partner. Paste your Basic Auth credentials (sandbox first, production after the first test cycle). One-time setup, takes 3 minutes.
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Create a Bullhorn scorecard mapped to Cognitive Ability (IQ) dimensions
In your job template, create a scorecard section per Cognitive Ability (IQ) dimension. Each dimension maps 1:1 to a numeric attribute on the Bullhorn scorecard — no provider-specific glue needed.
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Trigger the Cognitive Ability (IQ) on the candidate's stage transition
Add "Send Cognitive Ability (IQ)" as an automatic action when candidates enter the assessment stage. The candidate receives a co-branded Bullhorn email and completes the 20-minute form on mobile or desktop.
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View the score envelope in the candidate profile
The full Cognitive Ability (IQ) score envelope (dimensions, bands, narrative summary) lands in the Bullhorn candidate profile within 30 seconds of submission. Recruiters review without leaving Bullhorn.
Sample score envelope
The exact JSON shape your Bullhorn scorecard receives back. Every JobCannon assessment uses the same dimensions[].score envelope so ranking logic stays consistent across tests.
{
"test": "iq-test",
"version": "v4.0",
"candidate_id": "bullhorn_cand_7234",
"completed_at": "2026-05-16T10:55:03Z",
"duration_seconds": 1124,
"overall_iq": 118,
"percentile": 88,
"band": "high",
"subtests": [
{
"code": "pattern",
"label": "Pattern recognition",
"score": 122,
"percentile": 92
},
{
"code": "numerical",
"label": "Numerical reasoning",
"score": 114,
"percentile": 81
},
{
"code": "verbal",
"label": "Verbal reasoning",
"score": 119,
"percentile": 88
}
]
}Other assessments for Bullhorn hiring
Run a different cut on the same candidate by sending one of these from the same Bullhorn pipeline.
Big Five (OCEAN)
personality test
Big Five conscientiousness predicts job performance at ρ ≈ .31 (Barrick & Mount 1991).
Send from Bullhorn →
DISC
behavioural style assessment
DISC maps four observable behaviour styles. Meta-analytic correlation with job performance is modest (~.10-.15).
Send from Bullhorn →
EQ (Emotional Intelligence)
emotional intelligence assessment
EQ adds incremental predictive validity for emotional-labour roles — ρ ≈ .24 (Joseph & Newman 2010).
Send from Bullhorn →
Frequently asked
When does Bullhorn integration ship?+
Phase 1 roadmap target 2027 H1.
Is IQ EEOC-defensible?+
Yes with caveats. Highest predictive validity but highest adverse-impact risk. Defensibility requires job analysis, pass-bands, structured interview, adverse-impact monitoring.
Which roles should use IQ?+
Engineering, data, research, finance, strategy — any high-complexity technical staffing.
How do agencies use IQ for placement fit?+
Recruiters match candidate IQ percentiles to client role-complexity requirements. High-IQ candidates get routed to high-complexity placements; lower-IQ candidates to lower-complexity roles.
How long does IQ take?+
Median 20 minutes.
Pricing?+
Free sandbox + 5 invitations/mo; Business tier $99/mo flat. Agencies 1,000+ /mo scope partnership volume pricing.
Be first on the Bullhorn integration with the Cognitive Ability (IQ)
Email partners@jobcannon.io with your Bullhorn tenant ID. We'll notify you when the Bullhorn adapter ships and beta credentials are available.
Prefer to try the Cognitive Ability (IQ) first? Take it on JobCannon to see exactly what your candidates will see — or read the assessment API docs for the full envelope spec (Iq Test).