Tools for screening, assessing and interviewing: skills and technical assessments, interview intelligence, screening products, reference checking and CV parsing.
After a conversation has started and before an offer. This is where a hiring process either becomes comparable across candidates or stays a set of impressions collected in different rooms.
A selection & evaluation shortlist is only useful if it is short. These are the tools in the category, ordered by fit with the category itself rather than by anything a vendor paid for.
Updated April 2026 · 11 tools in the catalogue
Decide who to advance on something more comparable than a CV and a first impression.
| # | Tool | Pricing | Free Plan | Best for | Key Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HiPeople | Pricing on request | No | High-volume teams | AI resume screening | Details |
| 2 | RefChecker | Paidfrom From USD 3.25 per candidate (A$5.00), two referees included | No | ANZ recruitment agencies on JobAdder or RecruitOnline | AI voice call that conducts a natural-language reference conversation with the referee | Details |
| 3 | Certn | Pricing on request | No | High-volume teams | AI resume screening | Details |
| 4 | Checkr | Pricing on request | No | High-volume teams | AI resume screening | Details |
| 5 | Crosschq | Pricing on request | No | High-volume hiring teams | AI resume screening & ranking | Details |
11 tools in the catalogue
Assessing people
HiPeopleAutomated reference checking and talent assessment. AI-generated reference reports with 360-degree candidate insights.
Screens candidates in a fraction of the traditional time
AI recommendations need regular bias auditing
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Assessing people
RefCheckerAustralian-built AI reference checking: the assistant phones the referee, holds the conversation and writes a transcribed, scored report, with chat and form fallbacks. US$3.25 per candidate, two referees included, no subscription. Integrates with JobAdder, RecruitOnline and Zapier.
Depends on referees accepting a call from an AI; no completion rate is published
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Assessing people
CertnAI-powered background screening platform. Global checks, ID verification, and compliance in 200+ countries.
Screening that keeps pace with high application volumes
Bias risk requires proactive DEI review of AI outputs
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Assessing people
CheckrAI-powered background check platform. Fast, compliant screening with ATS integrations for modern hiring teams.
Quick candidate evaluation with AI-assisted scoring
Fairness monitoring is essential with any AI-driven tool
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Assessing people
CrosschqAI reference checking and talent analytics. Automates reference collection, provides quality-of-hire insights, and predicts retention.
AI-assisted screening accelerates candidate review
Without oversight, AI may reinforce historical patterns
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Assessing people
Effy AIAI-powered performance review and 360 feedback tool that helps HR teams run structured evaluations and development conversations.
Screening that took hours now takes minutes
Requires active bias monitoring and tuning
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Assessing people
GoodHireBackground check and screening platform. FCRA-compliant checks with candidate-friendly experience.
Screening that keeps pace with high application volumes
Bias risk requires proactive DEI review of AI outputs
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Assessing people
HarverVolume hiring solution with AI-driven assessments, video interviews, and automated reference checking for frontline roles.
Automated pre-screening filters unqualified candidates fast
Algorithmic fairness depends on training data quality
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Assessing people
Perplexity AIAI-powered research assistant used by sourcers for competitive intelligence, company research, candidate background checks, and market mapping.
Automates repetitive sourcing tasks effectively
Data completeness varies by geography and industry
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Assessing people
SterlingEnterprise background screening and identity verification. Drug testing, criminal checks, and employment verification.
Screens candidates in a fraction of the traditional time
AI recommendations need regular bias auditing
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Assessing people
VitayAutomated reference checking platform. Collect references via email/SMS with AI-powered insights and analytics.
Quick candidate evaluation with AI-assisted scoring
Fairness monitoring is essential with any AI-driven tool
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