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Get to know people first. Meet the right ones sooner.

Candidates record short video answers to your questions, in their own time and their own words. Your team reviews together, then invites the best to meet — in person or online.

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app.firsttake.work / senior-product-designer / maya-okafor
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Maya Okafor
Senior Product Designer · submitted 2h ago
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0:52 / 2:15
Question 2 of 5
Walk us through a design decision you had to defend to engineering.
01Why this role, why now?★★★★★
02Defending a design decision★★★★★
03Portfolio walkthrough★★★★★
04Working with research★★★★★
Private note · Strong on trade-offs, clear framing. Push on research depth in round 2.
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How it works

From first answer to first meeting.

Video answers

See how they think, not just what’s on their CV.

Each question gets its own short recording, so you can jump straight to the answers that matter. Mix in written or multiple-choice questions where video isn’t needed.

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MOMaya O.
2:15
Walk us through a design decision you had to defend.
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JRJames R.
1:48
Tell us about a time a project didn’t go to plan.
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AKAisha K.
1:32
What would you want to learn in your first 90 days?
Scheduling

Liked what you heard? Book the conversation.

Invite shortlisted candidates to meet in person or online. They pick a time that works from your team’s availability, and everyone walks in already knowing each other a little.

Works with the tools you already use
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MO
Second interview with Maya
You, Priya S. · 45 min
Synced with Google Calendar
In personZoom · Meet · Teams
Tue 10:00Tue 14:30Wed 09:00Wed 11:00Thu 13:00Thu 16:00
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Question library

Write your best questions once. Reuse them everywhere.

Video, written, multiple choice, yes/no and rating scale — organised by category and ready to drop into any position. Import from a spreadsheet or keep a Google Sheet in sync.

VideoTell us about a project you’re proud of.
WrittenHow would you prioritise a crowded roadmap?
Multiple choiceWhich tools do you use day to day?
Rating scaleHow comfortable are you presenting to execs?
Your rating · answer 3
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Team ratings unlocked. 3 reviewers · average 4.3
Fair reviews

Rate first. Then see what your team thought.

Every answer is scored on its own. Colleagues’ ratings and notes stay hidden until you’ve given yours — so first impressions are actually yours.

AI-assisted reviewNew · optional

Tell it what good looks like. Get a second opinion on every answer.

Write down what you’re looking for on each video question. Answers are transcribed and an AI reviewer scores them against your criteria, alongside your team.

  • A score on every answer, right next to your team’s ratings.
  • Advisory only: it never changes your team’s average or decides for you.
  • Your criteria stay private, and candidates are told before they start.
What we’re looking for
A specific example, what they did themselves, and a measurable result.
PS
Priya S.
Reviewer
★★★★★
AI reviewer Advisory
From the transcript · 87% confident
4.2 / 5

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Import & export
Bring questions in from CSV or Google Sheets; export any time.
Pricing

Simple plans that grow with your team.

Reviewers are always free — invite hiring managers to rate answers at no extra cost.

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