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See skills before CVs.
Hire with confidence.

FirstLook flips the traditional hiring process. Evaluate what candidates can do, not just what they claim on paper. Create your first assessment in 5-10 minutes.

1

Create an assessment

Design a question that tests what actually matters for the role. Written or code challenges. Takes just 5-10 minutes.

2

Share your link

Candidates complete your assessment before uploading their CV. We invisibly track authenticity signals in the background.

3

Review authentic candidates

See responses grouped by effort level. Reveal CVs only for candidates who impress you.

Step 1

Create an assessment that matters

Forget generic screening questions. Create an assessment that directly tests the skills you need.

  • Choose your format

    Written responses or code challenges. Audio coming soon.

  • Write your question

    Use our templates or craft your own question that tests what actually matters.

  • Set time guidance

    Let candidates know how long they should spend. We track actual time for authenticity.

Create Assessment
Assessment Type
Written Code Audio soon Video soon
Your Question
Time Guidance
Step 2

Share your link and let candidates prove themselves

Every role gets a unique link. Share it in your job ads, on LinkedIn, or embed it on your careers page.

  • Unique application URL

    firstlooknow.com/apply/your-company/your-role - clean and professional.

  • Invisible authenticity tracking

    We measure time spent, edit patterns, paste events, and typing rhythm behind the scenes.

  • CV upload after assessment

    Candidates show their work first, then upload their CV. You decide when to look at it.

Share Your Role
Your Application Link
Copy link Get embed code

Tracking signals:

Time spent Edit count Paste detection Focus tracking
Step 3

Review candidates by quality, not by CV

See responses grouped by effort level. Highly engaged candidates stand out immediately.

  • Effort bands

    High, Moderate, or Low bands show how much genuine effort went into each response.

  • CV reveal on demand

    See the work first. Only reveal the CV for candidates whose responses impress you.

  • Filter and sort

    Filter by authenticity threshold, assessment type, or submission date. Find quality fast.

Review Candidates
High

Candidate #1

Written assessment

14.3 min 47 edits
Mod

Candidate #2

Written assessment

8.2 min 12 edits
Low

Candidate #3

Written assessment

1.4 min 2 pastes

Test skills your way

Choose the format that best matches what you need to evaluate.

Written

Essays, proposals, critiques. Perfect for communication and analytical skills.

Code

Algorithms and implementation. For technical and engineering roles.

Audio Coming soon

Verbal explanations and pitches. Great for sales and customer-facing roles.

Video Coming soon

Recorded presentations and walkthroughs. Ideal for leadership and creative roles.

Ready to see candidates differently?

Create your first assessment in minutes. No credit card required.