SkillCheck vs Vervoe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SkillCheck and Vervoe were level in searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 10 branded searches each, at 4.5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, SkillCheck and Vervoe each appeared in two of the five answers. Vervoe was mentioned before SkillCheck in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
SkillCheck and Vervoe are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Vervoe, named ahead of SkillCheck in 2 of 3 answers
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Top pre-employment assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SkillCheck and Vervoe were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Vervoe was listed before SkillCheck in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TestGorilla1st- People Central2nd
SkillCheck3rd- Vervoe4th
TestDome–
Harver–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- TestGorilla4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- People Central3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SkillCheck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vervoe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Harver1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TestDome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pre-employment assessment platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pre-employment assessment platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pre-employment assessment platform in New Zealand for a small hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre employment assessment platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candidate assessment software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is SkillCheck or Vervoe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SkillCheck and Vervoe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pre-employment assessment platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for SkillCheck, Vervoe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TestDome | TestGorilla | Harver | People Central | SkillCheck | Vervoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 31.4% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.8% | 29.2% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.2% | 27.8% | 22.2% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.6% | 26.9% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.9% | 33.3% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.6% | 35.5% | 9.7% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 25% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 42.3% | 7.7% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 13.3% | 56.7% | 10% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.9% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
How has the SkillCheck and Vervoe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SkillCheck was ahead of Vervoe in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SkillCheck’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.9% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vervoe’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SkillCheck overtook Vervoe to rank 5th among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with 4.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Vervoe lost share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 4.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SkillCheck’s and Vervoe’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
SkillCheck
1 branded search term
- skillcheck
Vervoe
1 branded search term
- vervoe
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