Stop drowning in AI-generated applications
Cut through the AI application flood. Read candidate answers before CVs, see how they were written, and decide who to interview.
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92/100I'd start by checking whether the drop in enquiries is real. I'd submit a test enquiry on desktop and mobile, then check that it reaches the team...
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Applications per job listing in HirePro's research
75%
Of surveyed job seekers use AI when applying
44 days
Average time to hire in research by The Josh Bersin Company and AMS
The hiring challenge
Traditional screening is broken. Here's what you're facing.
Without FirstLook
- Hundreds of identical AI-polished CVs to review
- No way to tell who can actually do the job
- Wasted interviews with unqualified candidates
- Unconscious bias from names and backgrounds
- Months-long hiring processes
With FirstLook
- See actual work samples before reviewing CVs
- Effort signals show how each answer was written
- Choose who to interview after reviewing their work
- Blind review puts the work before names and backgrounds
- Choose your shortlist with more to go on
Built for hiring managers
Everything you need to find the right person, faster.
See skills first
Review work samples before you see names, schools, or companies. Judge candidates on what they can do, not where they've been.
Effort signals
See how each answer was written: time spent, typed versus pasted, edits and tab switches. We show you the signals. You make the call.
Faster decisions
Get straight to the answers relevant to your role. Review work before CVs and decide who deserves a closer look.
Diverse talent pools
Skills-first assessment naturally surfaces talent from non-traditional backgrounds. Find great candidates you'd otherwise miss.
Role-specific challenges
Write a question that tests the skills your role needs. Need a hand? We'll help you put together a good one.
Data-driven insights
Track your hiring funnel with clear analytics. See what's working and continuously improve your process.
How it works for you
Four simple steps to better hiring.
Create a challenge
Write one short question relevant to the role. We'll help you get it right.
Share the link
Add it to your job post or send directly. Candidates complete it before applying.
Review work first
See anonymized submissions with effort signals. Judge skills, not backgrounds.
Reveal and hire
Unlock full profiles of your top candidates. Interview with confidence.
Common questions
How long do candidates spend on assessments?
Our challenges are designed to take 15-30 minutes. Long enough to demonstrate real skills, short enough to respect candidates' time. You can also set custom time limits.
What if we have unique role requirements?
Create a question around the work your new hire will actually do. Our team can help you design an assessment for your role.
How should I use the effort signals?
They're signals, not verdicts. We show you how an answer was written. We don't claim to know who wrote it, and nothing is rejected automatically. You judge the answer and decide who to interview.
How do I share the assessment with candidates?
Every role gets a unique link you can share anywhere: job ads, LinkedIn, your careers page. Candidates complete the assessment before uploading their CV.
What happens to candidate data?
We take privacy seriously. Candidate data is encrypted, never sold, and candidates can request deletion at any time. See our privacy policy for full details.
Ready to hire differently?
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