Case Study: Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences achieves faster identification of applicants with key employability traits with Kira Talent

Northeastern Pharmacy finds applicants with key employability traits in less time

Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences’ PharmD direct-entry pathway needed a reliable way to evaluate applicants’ communication and other soft skills after moving from in-person interviews to a virtual format in 2020. Unable to replicate their traditional process with an internal solution, the program adopted Kira Talent’s assessment platform (including Asynchronous Assessments and recorded interview components) to preserve the quality and character of their interview experience.

Kira Talent implemented a tailored assessment with a fast 4-week onboarding, combining welcome videos, recorded questions, and a three‑pronged workflow (application → Kira assessment → live interview). The platform let reviewers identify employability traits more efficiently and fairly, increased access for international applicants by removing time‑zone disadvantages, and delivered measurable reporting (page refreshes, practice‑question counts, reviewer scoring dashboards) to support data-driven, equitable admissions decisions. Kira Talent’s solution has become a seamless, ongoing part of Northeastern’s admissions process.

Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Christina Folsom

Admissions Coordinator