Hirevire is a one-way interview platform from Mumbai: an employer sends a link, and you record video or audio answers, or fill in written and file answers, on your own schedule with no live interviewer. Thinking time, answer length and the number of retakes are set per job, and only the last take of each answer is sent to the recruiter. This page explains what Hirevire is, what the interview is like, what it scores, the rules and practicalities, and how to prepare. We researched Hirevire's own candidate pages and independent reports on November 12, 2026; employers configure these tools differently, so your invitation has the final word.
What Hirevire is
Hirevire is run by Craftwell Studios Private Limited and first launched on Product Hunt in July 2023. It claims more than 500 companies. Besides video and audio, a job can ask for screen recordings on a computer, file uploads, written answers, references, multiple-choice questions and an internet speed test. There is no AI persona: questions appear on screen, and any follow-ups are written by the recruiter and sent later. Employers can switch on AI scorecards that rate your transcript, but a person reviews your answers.
Who uses it: McDonald's, Hertz, Trent University and a Western Australian government department appear among the logos Hirevire shows.
What the interview is like
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| How you get it | A public job link, an email or SMS invite, or a bulk invite; no login, though some jobs ask you to verify your email |
| Steps | A camera and microphone check of about 10 seconds, then the questions in order |
| Thinking time | When it runs out, recording starts automatically after a short countdown and cannot be paused or restarted |
| Answer length | A maximum the recruiter picks for each question |
| Retakes | Set per job; the Retake button shows how many you have left, and questions with thinking time have retakes disabled |
| Languages | The application page is available in 22 languages; AI transcripts cover more than 90 |
Who reviews it and what they look for
- Recruiters watch, listen to or read your answers and decide; Hirevire says its AI never rejects a candidate on its own.
- If AI scorecards are on, each factor is rated on a 1-to-5 rubric and weighted into a score out of 5 with feedback, from transcripts only, with no facial or body-language analysis.
- Employers can also set must-have screening questions as pass or fail, which can disqualify an application automatically, so answer eligibility questions accurately.
- Written answers and files are not analyzed by the AI, according to Hirevire's help centre, and recruiters can see your IP address and city.
Rules and practicalities
- Hirevire sends the last take you recorded for each question; you cannot pick an earlier one, so do not re-record a good answer on a whim.
- You cannot edit after submitting; only the recruiter can reset your link.
- You can switch devices with a QR code or link; finished answers carry over, but a recording in progress does not.
- It works in Chrome or Safari, including on phones; screen recording needs Chrome, Edge or Safari on a computer.
- The camera is expected to be on; if you cannot use one, ask the employer for an alternative.
- Video and audio are deleted within 90 days by default, according to Hirevire's privacy policy.
Reading the retake messages
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Retake (2) | You can record that answer two more times; the last recording is the one sent |
| Retakes are disabled for this question | One take only, often because the question has thinking time |
| You forgot to press record or missed the recording | You can re-record only if the job allows retakes |
| You already submitted | No edits; ask the recruiter to reset your link |
Hirevire publishes no default timings, so look at the first question's thinking time and answer limit and pace the rest from it. We found no candidate reviews of Hirevire on Trustpilot, where its reviews come from employers.
How to prepare
- Run the camera and microphone check somewhere quiet, with your face lit from the front.
- Count your retakes on the first question. With one left, use it only when the first take is clearly worse, because the last take is what the recruiter sees.
- On questions with thinking time, settle on your example before the countdown ends; recording starts on its own and there is no retake.
- Give written answers the same care as video ones: a person reads them.
- If you move from phone to laptop, finish the current recording first.
Answering well on a one-way recording
- Use the prep time to pick one example and its result, not to write a script.
- Aim to finish a little before the answer timer runs out; a clipped ending reads worse than a short answer.
- Look at the camera lens, not at your own preview, and keep your face and shoulders in frame.
- Reviewers watch many recordings in a row, so lead with your point and then give the evidence.
For a free practice routine, see how to practice for a video interview. Other platforms work differently, so compare what a one-way video interview is, time limits in one-way video interviews and the Willo interview.
Your rights and what happens next
After a Hirevire interview, a recruiter usually reviews the scores, transcript or recording, often within days, and decides whether to move you forward; most vendors say a human makes the decision. If you hear nothing in a week or two, a short, polite follow-up to the recruiter is reasonable.
Depending on where you live, the law may give you rights over automated interviews. Illinois requires employers to explain and get consent before using AI to analyze video interviews, New York City requires bias audits and advance notice for automated hiring tools, and the EU AI Act treats AI used in recruitment as high risk. You can ask the employer how your recording is stored and who reviews it, and request an alternative if you need an accommodation.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
One-way recorded interviews are rounds you take on your own, and they almost always forbid outside help; some log tab switches, pasted text or a second voice. So the useful preparation is practice. CoPilot Interview is an AI interview assistant; its free AI mock interview builds questions from your résumé and the job description, reads them aloud and scores each spoken answer out of ten, which is close to how many automated interviews work. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included. On the day, follow your employer's rules and the instructions in your invitation.
Disclosure: CoPilot Interview is our product, so weigh what we say about it accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hirevire an AI interview?
Not in the sense of an AI asking questions: it is a one-way recording platform. Employers can switch on AI scorecards that rate your transcript, and recruiters decide.
Which take does Hirevire send to the recruiter?
The last one you recorded for each question; you cannot choose an earlier take.
Can I change my Hirevire answers after submitting?
No. Only the recruiter can reset your link if something went wrong.
Can I do a Hirevire interview on my phone?
Yes, in Chrome or Safari. Questions that ask for a screen recording need a computer.
Can I use an AI assistant during my Hirevire interview?
No. One-way recorded interviews are meant to be answered on your own, and reviewers watch the recording. Practice beforehand instead, and follow your employer's rules.
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The AI mock interview builds questions from your resume and the job description, reads them aloud and scores each spoken answer out of 10. Included on the free plan.
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