Here is what to expect when you are invited to participate in an interview on CodeSignal. Prior to starting, please make sure to review our recommended browsers and devices for the smoothest experience.
Step 1. Click the interview link that has been shared with you. You will be prompted to enter as the Candidate or Interviewer. Click "I'm the candidate" to proceed to the login page.
Step 2. How you access your CodeSignal interview will depend on whether or not this is your first time using CodeSignal.
If you have not used CodeSignal before, enter as a guest by filling in your name, then clicking Join as guest.
However, if you have used CodeSignal before, click Sign In to proceed. You will be prompted to log in using your existing credentials.
Note: The interview cannot start until the interviewer manually initiates it.
If your interview is proctored,
- The actual verification happens after the interview, but candidates will have to take their picture and upload their ID before the interview.
- Candidates can create an account at any time before their interview at https://app.codesignal.com
- You cannot pre-verify your identity as that defeats the purpose of identity verification (otherwise you could just do it in advance and then still have someone else take the interview).
- Note that ID verification is optional - you can turn that off while still retaining the screen and camera recording if that part is causing too much friction.
- I would recommend candidates join the interview 5-10 minutes early, with their ID ready, in order to complete the proctoring setup process on time.
Step 3. If you have not been provided an additional conferencing link, click the CALL and choose Join Call Now to start an audio/video conference call with your interviewer(s).
To select or switch selected audio/video devices click on Call Settings.
Want to add a virtual background for your call? Check out the support article below:
Step 4. Once the interviewer starts the interview, feel free to adjust your IDE settings by choosing your preferred language, IDE theme, editor type and formatting settings.
Once your IDE is customized to your liking, you can code away!
Step 5. Click the BOARD button at the bottom of the window to switch from our state-of-the-art IDE and unlock your creative potential with our feature-rich whiteboard.
You can practice using our whiteboard here!
Step 6. After the interview, you may be prompted to leave feedback about the interview session. This feedback is optional, so feel free to leave your comments. We hope you have a great experience!
Please note that once the interview is finished, you will not be able to edit any of your code.