HiPeople Reviews

“Useful email reminders

Pros

Email reminders were really helpful to me. I always received quick replies and the test itself was simple with clear instructions that were easy to follow. The entire process felt trustworthy and secure. Reading through the material and the answers to potential scenarios for this position was genuinely interesting and I learned a lot from it. I'm confident this will be extremely useful for my next steps in interviews and preparation moving forward.

Cons

One thing that bothered me was seeing a message at the start suggesting a camera might be required when in fact it wasn't needed at all. I also felt uneasy about the estimated duration. It said the test could take around an hour which I found unreliable because the tasks can actually be completed much faster. That mismatch left me a bit skeptical about the timing estimate.

“well laid out UI

Pros

I've found this tool makes reference reporting much more efficient and faster than our old process.. it cuts out so many manual steps. The layout feels thoughtfully crafted and I'm really impressed by how detailed and simple the design is. Everything I need is right where it should be which makes a typically tedious task feel smooth and purposeful.

Cons

From my experience the product doesn't differentiate between colleagues and friends so it ends up asking the identical questions for both.

“Simple to get the hang of

Pros

we find it user-friendly and fast. it is simple to get the hang of and answering questions is not hard either.

Cons

when I tried logging into my LinkedIn account I was confused by the process as it routed me to my LinkedIn page and then nothing further happened leaving me stuck.

“Tidy interface

Pros

What I liked was the clean user interface. The screen was so simple that I didn't have many distractions while recording video and overall it was fairly easy to use.

Cons

Submitting a video made me anxious because the upload can take quite a while and I started worrying that something was failing. It would really help to have a clear notice telling users not to refresh the page and simply wait patiently.

“good speed and ease of use

Pros

It is so easy to use and the way the instructions and tests were presented made everything easy to follow. I also noticed the platform ran very smoothly, pages and results loaded quickly so I didn't waste time waiting for information.

Cons

Overall I consider the platform solid. The specific test I took felt thoughtfully designed and the UX/UI was simple. One suggestion I'd pass along is adding accessibility features for people with colour blindness or dyslexia and perhaps even screen-reader compatibility for users who are blind. I'm not certain but I suspect I may have dyslexia myself so having those options would be a really helpful accommodation.

“Well structured questions

Pros

I thought the questions were really well organized and hit the mark. The cognitive ones pushed me and the technical ones felt reasonably fair.

Cons

For me the countdown clock was very distracting and I worry that applicants with anxiety could be unfairly screened out. In my view that's not right because someone who might excel in the role could fail only because they crumbled under the timed pressure.

“appreciate their approach

Pros

In my experience so far I like their hiring approach. They begin with an assessment and then move to interviews which I find ideal.

Cons

The logical reasoning problems felt really tough and there was very little time to solve them. Otherwise the other sections questions were fine.

“Questions made sense

Pros

All the questions aligned well with the role and in particular the ones that revealed how I approach problems and collaborate with others felt especially relevant.

Cons

I felt fairly anxious because of the ticking clock. The time pressure had me rushing and prevented me from fully thinking through some responses. Honestly I believe I would have performed noticeably better if I'd been given just a bit more time to calmly process each question.

“uncomplicated process

Pros

The process was uncomplicated and made sense across every question. It matched closely with the role I'm pursuing.

Cons

I found the allotted time for the English Knowledge section far too brief. I had excessive passages to read and couldn't finish answering.

“Highly recommended

Pros

A contact reached out via LinkedIn and emailed me to take the test. I found it very convenient.

Cons

Don't have any complaints. I'm impressed by how trendy and modern it feels and I would strongly suggest that companies adopt and integrate it into their hiring workflows.

“great experience overall

Pros

I really liked it for its convenient layout, consistently smooth performance and fast responsiveness. On top of that it gave me a reassuring sense of security.

Cons

I honestly couldn't find any issues. There were no drawbacks for me. Everything felt smooth with no lag and the overall user experience was great.

“Has a professional feel to it

Pros

The things I appreciated the most was how fast and responsive was, the well-organized interface is plus the overall vibe the page gives when I use it is amazing. Feels polished and modern.

Cons

A heads-up alert when the timer falls below one minute would have been really helpful because I tend to get absorbed in reading or answering and can easily overlook the remaining time.

“timer kept me focused

Pros

I love how easy to use it is. The exam questions were simple, the layout stayed uncluttered yet practical and the visible timer kept me attentive without making me panic. Overall it came across as a chance to demonstrate my skills rather than a trap-filled quiz which I really appreciated.

Cons

I did notice some multiple-choice answers were awkwardly phrased or outright inaccurate from a technical standpoint. If the wording were tightened up and the terminology particularly for programs like Photoshop were more exact I would find the assessment to be noticeably fairer and more professional.

“Comprehensive candidate insights

Pros

It is very easy to move about thanks to the well-structured interface. I found the candidate insights to be particularly comprehensive, they helped organize our hiring process and allowed me to make quick, data-driven decisions.

Cons

I'd appreciate deeper customization options in some of the reports so they better fit our needs. It would be helpful if assessments could be customized more precisely to niche roles or industry-specific requirements.

“easy to manage

Pros

The interface felt very easy to handle and simple to us. I had no trouble signing into the app and quickly adding my references.

Cons

On occasion the keyboard would stop responding which made it difficult when I tried to enter job titles from past employers. I ended up copying and pasting them instead.

“Clear instructions

Pros

Overall it was simple to use and the instructions were easy to follow. I always had a clear sense of what each section required. The design felt practical and got the job done.

Cons

The questions felt quite broad overall yet some of the topics dove into very specific areas. I would have appreciated getting the topic list beforehand so I could have brushed up and felt more prepared.

“fast and effective

Pros

Using HiPeople I found the whole process incredibly quick, simple and efficient. I experienced zero issues and I strongly recommend other companies try them too.

Cons

I honestly have no complaints as everything was simple, fast and easy. I really wish many more companies knew about them and would start using them overall.

“Userfriendly interface

Pros

Appreciate how smooth and convenient it felt while I went through the assessment. The layout was simple and user-friendly so I could concentrate on completing the tasks instead of wasting time trying to figure out the interface. Also the assessment's structure impressed me as it was clear, paced well and directly applicable to the Administrative Assistant position I was pursuing. Overall it delivered a polished, professional experience that left me with a positive view of both the employer and the platform as a whole.

Cons

Although my overall experience with HiPeople was largely positive, I did feel the assessment could benefit from more upfront guidance.... perhaps a short overview or a few sample questions to set expectations for candidates. It would also help if the platform showed an estimated time for each section beforehand so I could better plan my attention and pacing. Those small additions would make the process easier and help me manage my focus throughout the assessment.

“Flexible system

Pros

I've discovered a new innovative method for collecting professional references that offers me flexibility and multiple options for providing input.

Cons

Honestly I have nothing to complain about!

“presents insights in a clear way

Pros

It's pretty easy to use and smooth, I truly liked how simple the whole experience was. What I noticed most was the speed and clarity with which it pulled together feedback and presented it in an actionable, well-organized way. It definitely smoothed out the reference process for everyone involved.

Cons

Overall the experience was smooth but I think it could benefit from offering more customizable templates or question options. A bit more flexibility here would let me adjust the reference workflow more precisely to particular roles or industry needs which would be really helpful.