Peer-to-PeerSelection
Let candidates who have advanced to the final stage be selected by voting from their potential team members.
Peer Interview Features
The team knows best what the team needs - an equal and fair selection process
Anonymous Candidate Information
Information about candidates who have advanced to the final stage is uploaded to the system anonymously. Each team member can view candidates through a link sent to potential team members.
Comparison and Scoring
Team members can review and compare candidate information in detail. They score each candidate to identify the most suitable team member.
Anonymous Q&A
Team members can ask candidates questions anonymously if they wish. When a question is asked, the candidate receives an SMS notification and can log in to answer anonymously.
Transparent Process
Answers given by candidates are visible to all team members. This ensures everyone has the same information and enables a fairer evaluation.
Team Voting
After all evaluations are completed, the scores given by team members are aggregated and the most suitable candidate is selected. Everyone has equally selected their team member.
Method of Global Giants
This method, used by major companies like Google, Stripe, LinkedIn, GitLab, Atlassian, and Amazon, is preferred because the team knows best what the team needs.
What Is a Peer Interview?
A peer interview is a structured model where a candidate is evaluated not only by a recruiter but also by the team members they will work with. Each team member reviews anonymized candidate information and scores independently; results are combined into a single consensus report. Used by companies like Google, Stripe, and LinkedIn, this method ensures the hiring decision is owned by the team.
Peer Interview — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a peer interview?+
A peer interview is a structured model where a candidate is evaluated not only by the recruiter but also by the team members they will work with. Each team member scores independently from their own perspective, and results are combined into a single consensus report.
How are team members' evaluations combined?+
Each evaluator scores independently against the same competency criteria. HireThink combines these scores into a single consensus score and comparative report, so no single subjective opinion dominates the decision.
What roles is peer interview best suited for?+
Peer interview is especially valuable for roles where team fit is critical — such as software teams, sales teams, and management positions — ensuring the hiring decision is owned by the team.
How many team members can take part in an evaluation?+
An unlimited number of team members can be invited to the evaluation process within your plan limits; each scores independently from their own panel and can send anonymous questions to the candidate via SMS.