The Boiler Room
How VAConnect pressure-tests talent before you ever meet them
Managed, not matched. Anyone can send a CV. We send evidence.
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What it is
The Boiler Room is VAConnect’s proprietary 45-minute day-in-the-life simulation — built bespoke for your role, not a generic quiz.
Examples: a day in the life of an EVA for a group CEO · your clinic’s ops seat · your sales desk · your project manager’s week.
Designed by Nikki (Talent Acquisition) after discovery diagnoses the real gap. Same pressure. Same decisions. Same pace. No cosy interview performance.
The bar
Candidates must score 80% or higher to reach your shortlist.
Not “most people pass.” An 80% minimum score — or they don’t make the cut.
By then we’ve already run personality/aptitude tests, skills checks, references, and tech readiness. The Boiler Room is where claims meet reality.
What you get
- 3–4 shortlisted South African candidates (bench first, external if needed)
- Boiler Room results on every CV
- Zoom interviews we schedule (20–30 mins) — meet everyone on the list
- Second round if two are neck-and-neck
You’re not guessing. You’re choosing.
Where it sits in the journey
- Discovery → real gap
- Welcome pack → transparency
- Nikki screens → builds your Boiler Room
- Shortlist + scores → you interview
- Onboard with Client Success + Team Success
- SOP on every account · month-to-month · free replacement if fit can’t be repaired
FAQ (brief)
Is 80% a pass rate?
No — it’s the minimum score to appear on your shortlist.
Who builds it?
Nikki, from your discovery brief (Karen runs discovery).
Does every role get one?
Yes for standard managed placements — role-specific every time.
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We don’t match you to a CV. We put candidates through a day in your life — and only those who score 80% or higher make your shortlist.
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