Parallel interviews, not a queue
Every applicant receives a Criba interview link at the same time. While one candidate completes their session at midnight, another does theirs at noon. There is no queue, no waiting, and no back-and-forth scheduling.
How Long Does It Take to Screen Candidates with AI?
Stop waiting weeks for a shortlist. Criba runs screening in parallel so you get ranked, explainable results fast.
How long does AI candidate screening take?
Manual screening typically takes days or even weeks as recruiters read CVs and schedule calls one by one. With Criba, each candidate completes a ~5-minute voice AI interview on their own schedule—no coordination needed. Because every interview runs in parallel, you receive a ranked shortlist labeled Pass, Borderline, or Reject in hours or days rather than weeks, with every score backed by direct candidate quotes.
Why traditional screening takes so long
Conventional first-round screening is a sequential bottleneck: a recruiter reviews each CV, writes a personalised message, waits for a reply, schedules a phone screen, and then does it all again for the next candidate. When a role attracts dozens or hundreds of applicants, that queue stretches for weeks. Criba breaks the bottleneck by letting all candidates interview at once—on their own time—and surfacing a ranked shortlist automatically.
Why Criba speeds up your screening
Candidates interview on their own schedule
Criba candidates need only ~5 minutes and can complete the interview whenever it suits them—no calendar invite required. Higher response rates mean your shortlist fills up faster.
Ranked shortlist delivered automatically
When candidates finish, Criba scores each one instantly and surfaces a Pass / Borderline / Reject ranking. You open your dashboard and the ranked list is already there—no manual scoring needed.
Explainable scores you can act on immediately
Every score links to direct quotes from the candidate's own answers, so you can review and move forward with confidence. No black-box results that slow down your decision.
Works alongside your existing ATS
Criba slots into your current hiring workflow rather than replacing it. Your ATS handles job posting and offers; Criba handles the screening bottleneck. No lengthy onboarding delays.
Free to start, no sales call required
Transparent, usage-based pricing means you can start screening today without a lengthy procurement process. Visit /pricing to see the details.
How Criba speeds up screening
Post your role and set screening criteria
Tell Criba what matters for the position. The AI tailors the voice interview questions to your criteria in minutes, so setup does not delay your timeline.
Candidates complete a ~5-minute voice interview
Each applicant receives a link and interviews at a time that works for them—no scheduling, no calendar conflicts, no no-shows from missed phone calls.
Criba scores every interview in real time
As candidates finish, the AI evaluates their responses and assigns a Pass, Borderline, or Reject label backed by quoted evidence. Scoring happens immediately, not in a batch at the end.
You review a ranked shortlist and move forward
Open your Criba dashboard and your shortlist is ready. Skip to reviewing only the most promising candidates and schedule final-round interviews without waiting for the full applicant pool to respond.
Frequently asked questions about AI screening speed
How long does a Criba candidate interview take?
Each candidate interview takes roughly 5 minutes to complete. Criba keeps sessions short and focused so candidates are more likely to finish promptly, which helps you build your shortlist faster than with traditional phone screens that require scheduling and can last 20–30 minutes each.
When can I expect to see my shortlist?
You can start seeing ranked results as soon as the first candidates complete their interviews. The timeline depends on how quickly your applicants respond, but because there is no scheduling bottleneck, shortlists typically take shape within hours or days rather than the weeks that manual phone screens require.
Does every candidate have to finish before I see results?
No. Criba scores each interview the moment it is completed and updates your dashboard in real time. You can review top candidates and move forward with your process without waiting for every applicant to respond.
What if candidates apply at different times over several days?
That is fine. Any candidate who applies and completes the Criba interview joins the ranked list automatically. You set a closing date for your role; until then the shortlist updates continuously as new interviews come in, so you are never blocked waiting.
Does Criba replace a human review step?
No. Criba removes the repetitive first-round scheduling and listening work, not your judgment. The ranked shortlist—with Pass, Borderline, or Reject labels and direct candidate quotes—helps you focus your time on the most promising people. Final decisions remain with your team.
Does the screening speed vary by language?
Criba supports both English and Spanish interviews, which is particularly useful for LATAM hiring where candidates may prefer either language. The scoring and ranking process works the same way in both languages, so speed is not affected by the candidate's language choice.