Previewing the Tech Screen Candidate Experience

CodeSignal’s skill evaluation solutions are designed to create a friendly and simple experience for customers and candidates alike. 

Candidate Experience Overview

1. You as the hiring manager or recruiter invite candidates to take a specific Tech Screen framework evaluation, based on the position you are hiring for and the skills needed for the role. 
2. Candidates receive an email inviting them to complete the selected Tech Screen. All the resources to help candidates prepare for the session will be included in the email.
3. Candidates use the self-service scheduling tools to select their preferred date & time.
4. Candidates then log into Zoom at their scheduled time and meet with an Interview Experience Manager who will help them set up, familiarize them with the CodeSignal’s IDE, answer any questions, and remain on the line throughout the interview.
5. Candidates can choose any of the 40+ languages we support to complete their Tech Screen. (Note that some frameworks may require a specific coding language because they are designed to test the proficiency in that particular language.) 
6. The candidate is then presented with one question containing 4 progressive levels to measure specific skills defined in the frameworks. Once the candidate has completed each level, they can move onto the next. 
7. After the candidate submits their evaluation, they canreceive optional feedback based on the progress made throughout the evaluation. A numerical score can be found in the CodeSignal Candidate Portal upon completion. 

Candidate Communications Overview

Read on to learn more about the candidate experience and specific candidate communications from the initial invitation to the final follow up.

Invitation & Reminders to Schedule

1. The invitation to schedule email is sent immediately after a customer initiates a Tech Screen. To customize the email invitation, follow the steps here (link to Customizing email invites and reminders article)

Note: your company’s logo will appear on the top left of the email.

2. If a candidate doesn’t schedule, they will receive reminders 24 and 48 hours after the initial invitation. To learn how to customize the number of the reminders and the timeframe, click here (link to Customizing email invites and reminders article).

• Reminder 1 (24 hours after invitation)

Note: your company’s logo will appear on the top left of the email.

• Reminder 2 (48 hours after invitation)

Note: your company’s logo will appear on the top left of the email.

NOTE: if a candidate does not schedule their Tech Screen after the initial invite and two reminders, they won’t receive any further communication from CodeSignal.

Scheduling Options in the Candidate Portal

3. A candidate schedules a Tech Screen via a Candidate portal (https://app.codesignal.com/tech-screens). The booking times include the same day and up to 14 days into the future. 

Note: your company’s logo will appear in the Company section.

4. Candidates can view invitation requests, reschedule, cancel, or decline their Tech Screens as needed directly from this portal.

Note: your company’s logo will appear in the Company section.

Confirmation & Reminders to Attend

5. Candidates receive a confirmation email and calendar invite instantly upon scheduling. 

6. A Tech Screen reminder is sent 24 hours and 1 hour prior to the session. An optional SMS text can be sent 1 hour prior to the event.

Feedback & Follow Up

At the end of the Tech Screen, candidates have an option to leave feedback on their experience via a survey from the CodeSignal platform.

8. A follow-up email is automatically sent 1 hour after the completed Tech Screen.

Questions? Email support@codesignal.com