We interviewed 100 candidates in just 48 hours… using AI!
Yes, you read that right! Two weeks ago, we posted a job for one of our new projects seeking a Senior AI Engineer. What we didn't expect was over 300+ applications flooding in.
As a small but mighty team, there was no way we could review all these amazing candidates manually.
So, we decided to put AI to the test: we built a screening tool that could interview candidates via video in just 10 minutes. Each interview was tailored to the job description, diving into their relevant experiences, skill sets, and cultural fit. It felt like magic—and here’s what we found:
💥 60% of candidates completed the AI interview
💡 Average rating for experience: 83%
📊 AI analyzed all interviews vs. the job requirements
🎯 Detailed feedback was shared with most candidates
The best part? We saved hours of time while giving every candidate a fair shot, and the feedback was personalized and actionable.
Now, we’re thinking of making this tool available for other companies who are also overwhelmed with applications but want to provide a cutting-edge candidate experience.
If this sounds like something you need, get in touch
Hey everyone! Co-founder here. Love seeing the discussion around AI hiring - wanted to share a few more details since many asked:
The most surprising insight wasn't just the time saved (though 48 hours vs 2-3 weeks is wild!) but how candidates actually preferred the AI interviews. They said it felt less stressful and they could really showcase their skills without the usual interview anxiety.
Some cool metrics we didn't include above:
92% of candidates completed the interview in under 12 minutes
We saw a 40% higher completion rate vs traditional take-home assignments
The AI flagged several promising candidates our manual screening might have missed
For those asking about the tech: We built this using a mix of LLMs for natural conversation and semantic analysis for technical skill assessment. Happy to geek out about the architecture if anyone's interested!
We're currently running a small beta with other startups. If you're drowning in applications too, DM me - would love to help fellow founders streamline their hiring. 🚀
That’s impressive, but honestly not surprising anymore. With the right AI based recruitment platform, high-volume hiring can move incredibly fast.
We’ve seen similar results using FutureMug — their AI-powered interview platform and video interview software (especially one-way interviews) make it possible to screen large candidate pools without scheduling chaos. Recruiters can review responses asynchronously, shortlist faster, and still keep the process structured and fair.
This is a great real-world example of how AI can genuinely improve high-volume hiring without sacrificing candidate experience. Interviewing 100 people in such a short time while still tailoring questions to the role shows how powerful video-based AI screening can be when it’s designed thoughtfully. The fact that candidates received personalised feedback is especially important, as that’s often missing in fast hiring processes.
Stories like this highlight why structured, role-aligned assessments matter as much as speed. Platforms like FutureMug also approach this challenge by combining AI-driven assessments with clear skill evaluation, helping teams manage large applicant pools while keeping the process fair and transparent for candidates.
Overall, this post shows that when AI is used to support better decisions and better experiences, it can benefit both hiring teams and applicants — not just save time.
This sounds pretty cool Aziz. I'm glad you've been able to see positives on both sides of the table. I'm currently building a pre-employment assessment platform which is similar to Screend in the sense that it's main benefit comes at screening stage to quickly identify the most relevant candidates. I'd love to chat about your experiences so far as I'm looking for early adopters to join our "founding member club".
Great idea of simplifying and focusing interview processes ! I’m working on a similar approach with EchoAPI for API design and testing—helping developers streamline their workflow and save time on setup. Tools like these make such a difference in efficiency!