Stop wasting calls on unqualified candidates

Prelim runs AI text-based screening interviews so you only talk to candidates worth submitting. Candidates complete it from their phone in 5 minutes. You get scored results instantly.

Free to start. No credit card. Upgrade when it pays for itself.

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What 15 hours of phone screens is really costing you

Without Prelim

15 hours a week on calls you will never bill for
Good candidates go to faster recruiters while you screen
Losing passive candidates who can not take calls at work
Submitting based on gut feel, not data

With Prelim

Candidates screened overnight while you sleep
Scored shortlist ready by morning
Passive candidates respond from their phone in 5 min
Submit with data your clients trust

Why text, not video?

Prelim is not a video interview tool. It is a text-based conversation. That changes everything.

No scheduling needed

Candidates do it on their own time. Even at midnight. No calendar gymnastics, no phone tag, no no-shows.

No camera anxiety

Text levels the playing field. You evaluate what candidates say, not how they look on camera. Better signal, less bias.

Works from anywhere

Candidates respond from their phone during a lunch break. No quiet room, no webcam, no app download. 5 minutes and done.

How it works

From new req to submittable candidates in under 10 minutes.

Step 1

Paste your job posting

Drop in your job description and we'll generate screening questions automatically.

Step 2

Share the interview link

Send candidates a link. They complete a 5-7 minute text interview on their phone or computer.

Step 3

Review scored candidates

Get scores, summaries, and red flags instantly. Call the top candidates and submit before your competition does.

Built for recruiters who get paid on placement

Every feature is designed to get you from req to submittal faster.

AI Interviewer

The AI asks follow-up questions and digs into experience so you get real answers, not resume recitals. Know if a candidate is worth your time before you ever call them.

Structured Scoring

Every candidate gets a clear score with reasoning you can share with your client. Submit with confidence and back it up with data.

Instant Results

Results land the moment the candidate finishes. Move fast on strong candidates before another recruiter gets there first.

Works Everywhere

Send a link via email, text, or LinkedIn. Candidates complete it at midnight on their phone. No scheduling, no phone tag.

Custom Questions

Auto-generate questions from the job description or write your own. Tailor every screen to exactly what your client is looking for.

Candidate Comparison

Stack candidates side by side and send your client the top 3 in minutes. Faster submittals, more placements.

Do the math on your screening time

15 hrs

spent on phone screens per week

With Prelim: 2 hours reviewing scored results

more candidates screened per day

Screen 50 candidates in the time it takes to make 3 calls

to start screening today

We keep the free tier generous so you can see the value first

If one extra placement per month is worth $5,000 to $15,000 in commission, Prelim pays for itself before your first invoice.

One extra placement pays for a year of Prelim

Start free. Upgrade when you are ready to scale.

Free

$0/mo

Unlimited interviews
Basic summaries
3 active jobs
Prelim branding

Start screening for free

Pro

$49/mo

Less than one hour of commission on a single placement

Everything in Free
Detailed scoring you can share with clients
Side-by-side candidate comparison
Export reports for client presentations
Your branding on every screen
Unlimited jobs
Embed support
Priority support

Start screening for free

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI interview work?

Candidates receive a link and complete a text-based conversation with an AI interviewer. The AI asks role-specific questions one at a time, follows up when answers are vague, and wraps up when all questions are covered. Each interview takes about 5-7 minutes.

How is this different from video interviews?

Completely different. Video interview tools require candidates to record themselves on camera. Prelim is a text conversation. Candidates type responses on their phone or computer. No camera, no recording, no scheduling. This means higher completion rates and access to passive candidates who can not step away for a video recording.

Is it really free?

Yes. The free plan includes unlimited interviews, basic candidate summaries, and up to 3 active jobs. No credit card required. We make money when power users upgrade to Pro for features like detailed scoring breakdowns, client-ready exports, and custom branding.

Can candidates tell they're talking to AI?

Yes, and we are transparent about it. Candidates are told upfront that this is an AI-powered screening interview. Most candidates appreciate the convenience of completing it on their own schedule.

How long does each interview take?

Most screening interviews take 5 to 7 minutes, depending on how detailed the candidate's responses are. The AI asks 5-8 questions and follows up when needed.

Can I customize the questions?

Absolutely. You can paste a job posting and have questions generated automatically, then edit, reorder, add, or remove any question. You can also write questions entirely from scratch.

How is the scoring calculated?

Each response is scored 0-100 against the scoring criteria you define for each question. The overall score is a weighted average. The AI provides reasoning for each score so you can understand exactly why a candidate received their rating.

Can I embed interviews on my website?

Yes, on the Pro plan. We provide an embed snippet you can add to your career page, ATS, or job posting. Candidates complete the interview without leaving your site.

Will my candidates actually complete it?

Yes. Text-based interviews have no scheduling friction, no camera requirements, and no app to download. Candidates complete it on their phone in about 5 minutes, on their own time. Most candidates prefer this to a phone screen.

Your next placement is one screen away

Set up your first screen in 2 minutes. No credit card required.

Start screening for free