Stop reading CVs.
See the person.
First Impression is a two-sided hiring platform where candidates show who they are through video β and AI ranks them for you, instantly.
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From post to shortlist
in hours, not weeks
No scheduling. No CV pile. Three steps and youβre talking to people who actually fit.
Post your job
Create a role in minutes. Add custom video questions that reveal values, personality, and motivation β not just skills.
Candidates apply by video
Applicants record on their own schedule. They also browse your company culture profile before committing β so only genuinely interested people apply.

AI ranks your shortlist
Every application β video answers, profile, and CV β is assessed against your requirements. Your Applications dashboard shows candidates grouped by role, each with a match score and pipeline stage, so you can review, move forward, or pass with a single click.
Hire faster.
Hire for fit.
Stop drowning in applications. Let AI do the screening β you spend time with the people who actually fit your team and culture.
- AI-ranked shortlist in minutesEvery application scored β you review only the best fits
- Company culture profilesShow candidates who you are before they apply β get higher-intent applicants
- Proactively find talentBrowse candidate profiles and send interest signals before you've even posted a role
- Custom video questionsDesign each question to reveal what matters most to your team
Show who you are.
Find work that fits.
Stop firing CVs into the void. Apply by video, explore companies you actually like, and get found by the right people.
- Record on your own scheduleNo interview stress β record your answers when you're ready and comfortable
- Show your values, not just your historyVideo lets your personality come through β not just bullet points on a page
- Get discovered passivelyOpt into the talent pool and let companies send you interest signals
- Research before you commitBrowse company culture pages, team stories, and values β before you apply
Everything you need
to hire with confidence
AI Video Scoring
Every application is automatically analyzed for communication quality, role alignment, and cultural signals β you get a ranked list before you watch anything.
Company Culture Profiles
Build a public page with team videos, values, and work environment. Candidates research before applying β fewer but better applications.
Custom Video Questions
Design questions specific to each role. Ask about values, motivation, problem-solving β anything a CV can't tell you.
Talent Pool Discovery
Browse our candidate database and send interest signals proactively. Build your pipeline before you need to hire.
AI Reasoning & Insights
Alongside each score, read a plain-language explanation of why a candidate ranked where they did.
Async-first hiring
No scheduling back-and-forth. Candidates apply on their own time, you review on yours β the whole early-stage process happens without a single calendar invite.
Ready to see the person
behind the CV?
Join the growing number of hiring teams discovering a smarter way to find people who truly fit.
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Weβll show you the full platform and answer any questions. Takes 20 minutes.