Spark Hire runs one-way video interviews: you get a link, read each question, and record your answer on your own time before a deadline. The employer sets the think time, number of takes and time limit for each question. They do not see anything until you finish, or how many takes you used.
How does a Spark Hire one-way video interview work?
You open the interview link, and for each question you see its settings first: think time, number of takes, and answer time limit, all chosen by the employer. You record, then submit. Once a response is submitted you cannot redo it, even with takes left. Skipping submits a blank answer and the company is notified.
You can pause and come back through the same link as many times as you need, as long as you submit before the deadline. The company does not see your videos until you have finished, and it never sees how many times you attempted a question.
Practice questions are available, and practice videos are not saved or shared with the company. You cannot view the real questions in advance.
How should I prepare for a Spark Hire interview?
Prepare three short stories using situation, task, action and result that map to the job’s must-haves, and practice them out loud until each fits comfortably inside the question’s time limit. Use the practice question to test your camera, light and sound. Check each question’s time limit before you start recording.
- Use the latest Google Chrome on a computer. Firefox also works. On Android use Chrome, and on iPhone use Safari.
- Have at least 2 Mbps upload and download speed.
- If you use an iPad, turn off “Request Desktop Website”.
- Frame yourself at eye level with light in front of you, not behind.
Frequently asked questions
Can I redo a Spark Hire answer?
Only before you submit it, and only if you have takes remaining. Once submitted, it is final.
Does the company see how many takes I used?
No. Spark Hire says companies do not see how many times you attempted a question.
Can I see the questions in advance?
No. You see each question’s settings before you start it, and you can use practice questions to warm up.
Can I do a Spark Hire interview on my phone?
Yes, on iOS or Android, using Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android.
What resume files can I upload on Spark Hire?
PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG and WEBP, though Spark Hire strongly recommends PDF, DOC or DOCX.
How do I know a job uses Spark Hire?
An email invites you to a one-way video interview on sparkhire.com.
Does Spark Hire reject resumes automatically?
One-way video interviews reviewed by the hiring team, sometimes after a resume screen.
How do I get my resume through Spark Hire?
Prepare 3 STAR stories that map to the role’s must-haves. Keep answers to 60–90 seconds.
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