Jobz vs. HireVue: Why Pre-Screening Is More Than Just a Video Interview

Most recruiters hear “video hiring” and think of legacy platforms like HireVue — structured, interview-style tools designed to replace the first call. But these tools were built for a different era: long cycles, corporate roles, and rigid processes. Today’s recruiters — especially those hiring customer-facing talent — need speed, context, and efficiency. That’s where Jobz comes in.

The problem with video interview platforms is that they come too late. Candidates apply, wait, and only then are invited to record a structured video with preset questions. It’s time-consuming for candidates and resource-intensive for recruiters. Worse, it still doesn’t solve the real issue: too many irrelevant applicants. Recruiters still spend hours filtering, coordinating, and watching videos from candidates who don’t meet the bar.

Jobz flips the model. Instead of interviewing every applicant, we help recruiters pre-screen before they even pick up the phone. Candidates record short intro videos when they apply. Our AI scores each one against the role’s key requirements — soft skills, communication, professionalism — and pairs it with their LinkedIn profile for fast evaluation. The result? Recruiters instantly see who’s worth pursuing and who isn’t — no scheduling, no waiting, no wasted effort.

Compared to tools like HireVue, Jobz is lightweight, async, and purpose-built for high-volume recruiting. There are no question banks, no rating rubrics, and no friction for candidates. It’s a mobile-first, swipeable experience that feels more like TikTok than a test. And that’s intentional: we believe pre-screening should be candidate-friendly, not another hurdle.

The future of hiring isn’t just automating interviews — it’s eliminating the ones you don’t need. Jobz is building that future. We don’t just capture video — we add intelligence to it. For recruiters tired of watching hours of footage or chasing no-shows, it’s time to rethink what video can do. With Jobz, pre-screening becomes your fastest filter — not your slowest bottleneck.