Interview every applicant, not just a sample
Criba runs a structured first-round screen for every single applicant in parallel, so a strong candidate is never skipped because the pile was too tall.
Candidate Screening Software
Stop reading résumés one by one. Criba interviews every applicant automatically and hands you a ranked shortlist backed by real evidence.
What is candidate screening software?
Candidate screening software automatically evaluates job applicants against your role's requirements before a human gets involved, so recruiters interview only the people worth their time. Criba goes beyond keyword-matching résumés: it runs a structured first-round interview with every applicant over text, voice, or video, scores their answers against your criteria, and returns a ranked shortlist with quotes and reasoning you can defend. You can launch a screening in minutes and start for free with no credit card.
Why teams replace manual screening with Criba
The first round of hiring is where time disappears. Sorting through hundreds of applications, chasing schedules, and running repetitive phone screens delays good candidates and lets them slip to faster competitors. Criba removes that bottleneck by screening everyone at once and surfacing only the candidates who genuinely fit — so your team spends its hours on final interviews and offers, not on triage.
What candidate screening software should do
Score against your criteria
Set the skills and signals that matter for the role and Criba rates each response consistently — the same rubric for every candidate, free of fatigue and bias drift.
Evidence, not a black box
Every score comes with the candidate's own words and the reasoning behind the rating, so hiring managers can trust and audit the shortlist.
Text, voice, or video
Choose the screening format that fits the role and how candidates apply — quick text for high volume, voice or video when communication matters.
Faster time to shortlist
Screen dozens or hundreds of applicants overnight and review a ranked list the next morning instead of scheduling weeks of phone screens.
Start free, scale on demand
Text screenings are free to begin. Add voice, video, and recording only when a role needs them, with transparent usage-based pricing.
How candidate screening works in Criba
Describe the role
Define the must-have skills and the questions that matter, then pick a screening format: text, voice, or video.
Share one link
Send a single screening link to every applicant — no scheduling, no back-and-forth, no manual phone screens.
Review the ranked shortlist
Criba scores each response with supporting evidence so you interview only the top candidates and move to offers faster.
Candidate screening software FAQ
What does candidate screening software do?
It automatically evaluates job applicants against a role's requirements before a recruiter steps in. Criba interviews each applicant over text, voice, or video, scores their answers against your criteria, and returns a ranked shortlist with the evidence behind every rating, so your team only spends time on candidates worth meeting.
How is Criba different from an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
An ATS stores applications and tracks pipeline stages, but it does not actually evaluate candidates — that work still falls on you. Criba runs the first-round interview and scoring automatically, so it complements an ATS by replacing manual phone screens and résumé triage with a ranked, evidence-backed shortlist.
Is automated candidate screening fair and unbiased?
Criba applies the same structured rubric to every applicant and shows the reasoning and quotes behind each score, which makes the process more consistent and auditable than ad-hoc human screening. You stay in control of the criteria and the final hiring decision; Criba provides the evidence to support it.
Can I screen candidates over text, voice, and video?
Yes. You choose the format that fits the role: fast text screening for high-volume applications, or voice and video when communication skills matter. You can also record sessions for review when a role requires it.
How much does candidate screening software cost?
Criba lets you start text screenings for free with no credit card. Voice, video, and recording use transparent usage-based pricing, so you only pay for the formats a role actually needs. See the pricing page for current details.
How quickly can I start screening candidates?
In minutes. Describe the role and its questions, share one screening link with your applicants, and Criba returns a ranked shortlist as candidates complete their interviews — no scheduling or manual coordination required.