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Async video interviews that respect everyone's time
Phone screens are a scheduling nightmare. With CandidReel, candidates record answers on their own schedule — and you review them in a fraction of the time. No coordinating calendars, no missed calls, no wasted hours.
Why async beats phone screens
A 30-minute phone screen with 50 candidates takes 25 hours of recruiter time — and that's before factoring in scheduling back-and-forth. Async video interviews compress that into roughly 5 hours of review time. You send one invite link, every candidate responds when they're ready, and you watch responses at 1.5x speed on your own schedule.
The result: you screen 3x more candidates in half the time. Hiring managers see real candidates instead of recruiter notes, and no one wastes a day playing calendar Tetris.
Record from any device, no app required
Candidates click a link, allow camera access, and start recording. That's it. CandidReel runs entirely in the browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on desktop and mobile. There's nothing to install, no accounts to create, no app store downloads.
Each interview has a configurable set of questions. Candidates see one question at a time, with optional preparation time (15 seconds to 2 minutes) and a recording time limit (30 seconds to 5 minutes per question). You decide the structure; the candidate focuses on their answers.
A candidate experience that actually impresses
Candidates can re-record any answer before submitting. No pressure, no gotchas. They see their employer brand, a welcome message, and clear instructions — not a generic recording tool. After submitting, they get a confirmation email with next-step timing.
The completion rate speaks for itself: 92% of candidates who open the link finish the interview. That's because the experience is fast (most interviews take under 15 minutes), mobile-friendly, and respectful of their time.
Review and shortlist in minutes
Every response is automatically transcribed and scored by CandidReel's AI. Skim the transcript, watch at 1.5x or 2x speed, or jump straight to the AI summary. Rate candidates with one click and leave notes for your team.
Share a review link with hiring managers so they can evaluate candidates directly — no forwarding videos, no scheduling review meetings. Everyone sees the same responses, reducing bias and keeping things consistent. Candidates flow into your pipeline automatically, ready for the next stage.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates re-record their answers?
Yes. You can allow unlimited retakes or set a maximum number (e.g., 3 retakes per question). Candidates always submit their best take.
Do candidates need to create an account?
No. Candidates click the invite link, enter their name and email, and start recording. There are no accounts, passwords, or app downloads.
What happens if a candidate's internet drops mid-recording?
Recordings are saved locally until upload completes. If the connection drops, the candidate can resume uploading when they're back online. No progress is lost.
How long does it take to set up an interview?
About 5 minutes. Choose from a question template or write your own, set time limits, customize your branding, and send the link. See pricing for plan details.
Stop playing calendar Tetris
Send your first async video interview in 5 minutes. Free plan included — no credit card required.
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