If you can see a small video window showing yourself in the bottom left corner of your screen during your interview, this could mean the hiring organization has enabled additional monitoring for assessment integrity.
What does this mean?
The organization you're interviewing with has chosen to use webcam monitoring during certain parts of your assessment. This feature helps ensure a fair interview process for all candidates by monitoring for unauthorized assistance during non-video questions (such as written responses, coding challenges, or multiple-choice questions).
Important! Not all hiring companies use this feature. You're only seeing this monitoring because the specific company you're interviewing with has chosen to enable it for their assessment/interview process.
How does the monitoring work?
Over the course of your interview, the system may capture random screenshots through your webcam. This helps the organization maintain interview integrity by ensuring candidates complete their interview independently, without assistance from others who might be sitting with them.
The monitoring is designed to be:
- Transparent: You can always see when your webcam is active through the small video window.
- Note: If you are completing via a mobile device, you will see a red dot icon to indicate that your camera is in use.
- Random: Screenshots are taken at unpredictable intervals to ensure authentic interview conditions
Why do organizations use this feature?
Hiring companies might use webcam monitoring to:
- Ensure fair evaluation for all candidates
- Maintain the integrity of their interview process
- Verify that responses reflect your individual abilities and knowledge
- Create consistent evaluation standards across all interviews
Questions or concerns?
If you have questions, concerns, or technical issues related to the webcam monitoring:
Contact the hiring organization directly. They are best positioned to:
- Explain their specific monitoring policies
- Address any concerns about their interview process
- Discuss their data handling and privacy practices
Technical requirements
To ensure the monitoring works properly:
- Make sure your webcam is functioning and properly connected
- Allow webcam access when prompted by your browser
- Ensure you have adequate lighting so the webcam can capture clear images
- Take your interview in a quiet, private space
This monitoring feature is implemented by individual hiring companies and is not used by all companies. If you have specific questions about why this monitoring is in place or how your data will be used, please reach out to the organization you're interviewing with directly.