Spark Hire 4+

The functionality of the app worked well for me. Videoed my answers and uploaded quickly and successfully. However, I have been interviewing quite a bit lately and this was the worst type of interview I’ve had so far. It feels so impersonal to talk to oneself while answering written questions and I felt more anxiety in this format then I did giving a presentation in front of 5 hiring managers. Maybe the selfie-loving types would be more comfortable with this interview style but I found it uncomfortable and unnerving.

The app works as it was intended to. But like the other viewer said...it’s awkward to talk to yourself. You start to notice the lack of charisma and energy you otherwise have when you’re in the room with someone. I don’t mind it so much but I can see how other folks may struggle. This is the second interview I’ve done of this type and it appears they’re getting more and more popular, so do what I did. Just prepare yourself first. Drink some coffee, freshen up and just pretend like you’re sitting across from someone and you’ll do fine.

I haven’t had any problems with the app, but the one way video interview format is horrible, at least for me. I was so stressed by this that I kept mangling my words and sentences, meaning I had to re-record my responses time after time. At least it made me appreciate the skills/talent of youtubers who do this kind of thing all the time. If I’d known my latest job application used a one way video interview format I wouldn’t have applied. Once this interview is over I intend to delete the app and I hope I never have to use it again.