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Screen applicants by talking to them, not by guessing from a resume

HarperHire screens through interviews. Each applicant answers the same job-related questions, and you see the results side by side. Nobody is rejected automatically.

The problem

Why this is hard today

A stack of applications tells you who can write a resume. The real screening happens in the first conversation, and that conversation is what you never have time for.

What HarperHire does

  • Screening here means gathering and organizing interview answers.
  • No automatic rejection, no background checks, and no resume scanning.
  • Applicants, jobs, and interviews stay organized in one place.
  • Reports include strengths and concerns to verify.
  • You choose whom to meet.
the applicant list for one job.
Demonstration data. the applicant list for one job.

Examples

Illustrative only. Edit the questions for your own roles.

Twelve applicants, one opening

Each completes the same interview. You open the applicants list and read the reports for the ones that look worth a call.

A weekend-only role

Availability is asked about in every interview, so you see it early instead of after three calls.

A role needing customer contact

You compare how each applicant answered the same customer-situation question.

Sample interview questions

  • What interests you about this position?
  • What experience do you have that fits it?
  • What could get in the way of you starting?

You review every report and make the hiring decision. Scores are review aids, not verified facts.

What the report looks like

Illustrative sample, not a real applicant

Jordan Sample, Service Advisor

Employer review needed

Summary. Jordan describes customer-facing service work and explains estimates in plain terms. A start time was not confirmed, and previous responsibilities were described only in general terms.

7/10Experience
7/10Communication
6/10Reliability
6/10Coachability
6/10Technical Fit

Strengths

  • Clear, calm explanation of how estimates are handled
  • Relevant customer-facing service experience

Concerns to verify

  • Start time was not confirmed
  • Previous responsibilities need more detail

Transcript excerpt

Harper: A customer is upset about an estimate. What do you do?
Applicant: I let them finish, then walk through each line so they see what it covers. If it is still too much, I offer to prioritize repairs.

Scores are software-generated review aids, not verified facts or predictions. Worth discussing: confirm the items above in a conversation.

Plans and pricing

Starter is $19 per month with a 30-day free trial. Pro is $197 per month and adds a dedicated number, automated SMS and second interviews. Managed Hiring is $1,197 per month.

Questions

Does Harper reject applicants?

No. Harper gathers answers and organizes them. You review reports and decide.

Does HarperHire check backgrounds?

No. Background checks and identity checks are not part of the product.

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