AI Pre-Hire Screening
Stop reading hundreds of CVs. Cognitiveaxiscorp runs structured AI interviews and skills tests, then ranks every applicant against your role scorecard. You see the top five, not the top fifty.
What the AI interview checks
Every candidate answers the same five role-specific questions on video. Our model scores clarity, relevant experience, and problem-solving.
- Structured video interviews with automatic transcription
- Skills tests tailored to the job description
- Ranked shortlist with evidence for each score
Screening that respects your time and your candidates
Cognitiveaxiscorp takes the repetitive part of hiring and turns it into a consistent, data-driven process. You get a shortlist in hours, not weeks.
Most hiring managers spend the first three days just sorting applications. Our AI pre-hire screening replaces that manual triage. Candidates record answers to standardised questions, upload a short skills task, and receive a score based on your must-have criteria.
You still make the final call. But instead of 80 CVs, you review 8 profiles with clear evidence. The system flags top performers, notes any red flags, and suggests interview questions for the next stage.
- Role-specific scorecards built in under 20 minutes
- Automatic rejection emails for candidates who don't meet minimum requirements
- Bias-reduced scoring that ignores names, ages, and addresses
- Integration with your existing ATS via API or CSV
Video interview scoring
Candidates answer five questions in their own time. Our model evaluates content, not accent or appearance.
Skills validation
Short practical tasks simulate real work. You see how they think, not just what they claim.
Ranked shortlist
Every applicant gets a score out of 100. The top five land in your inbox with a summary.
Screening in action
Built for New Zealand hiring teams
Cognitiveaxiscorp has been used by recruitment agencies and in-house teams across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch since 2019. We've screened over 47,000 candidates for roles in tech, healthcare, and construction.
Our model is trained on New Zealand employment law and privacy requirements. Every screening decision includes an audit trail you can show to a candidate or a regulator.
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2019
First pilot with a recruitment agency
We ran 200 video interviews for a Wellington IT recruiter. Time-to-shortlist dropped from 9 days to 2.
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2021
Skills testing added
Practical tasks for developers, nurses, and project managers went live. Completion rates hit 91%.
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2023
Bias audit released
Independent review found our scoring had no significant difference across ethnic groups in 12,000 applications.
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2025
ATS integrations launched
Direct connectors for Xero, JobAdder, and Workable. No more CSV uploads.
What our users say
We asked 200 hiring managers what changed after switching to Cognitiveaxiscorp.
I used to spend every Monday reading CVs. Now I spend Monday interviewing the five people who actually have a chance. Cognitiveaxiscorp gave me my weeks back.
Pay per role, not per CV
No setup fees. No lock-in. Cancel anytime.
For teams hiring up to 5 roles a year
- Up to 100 candidate screenings per month
- 5 video interview questions
- Email support within 24 hours
- Basic scorecard templates
For growing teams hiring 5–20 roles a year
- Up to 500 screenings per month
- 10 video questions plus skills tests
- ATS integration (Xero, JobAdder, Workable)
- Priority phone support
- Bias audit report every quarter
For high-volume or multi-site hiring
- Unlimited screenings
- Custom question library and scoring weights
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO and advanced security
- On-site training in Auckland or Wellington
Need something custom?
We build bespoke screening flows for apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and executive searches. Pricing starts at $4,800 per project.
From job ad to shortlist in five steps
You stay in control. We handle the repetitive part.
5-step workflow
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Define your scorecard
Tell us the must-have skills, experience, and attitudes. We turn that into a scoring rubric in under 20 minutes.
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Publish your job ad
Use our template or paste your own. Candidates apply through a branded portal.
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Candidates record answers
Each applicant answers five questions on video and completes a short practical task.
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AI scores and ranks
Our model evaluates content, skills, and problem-solving. Every score comes with a transcript excerpt.
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You review the top five
Log in, read the summaries, and invite the best candidates to a live interview.
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Hire with confidence
Use our interview guides and reference-check templates to make the final offer.
What you see in the dashboard
Real screenshots from recent hires (details anonymised).
Ranked shortlist
Candidates sorted by fit score, with the top five highlighted.
Video analysis
Transcript, keywords, and sentiment for each answer.
Skills breakdown
Task completion time, accuracy, and code quality (for technical roles).
Bias audit
Quarterly report showing pass rates by demographic group.
ATS sync
One-click export to JobAdder, Xero, or Workable.
Candidate feedback
Automated feedback email with their score and tips.
AI screening, answered
Straight answers about how the system works.
Still curious? Ask us anythingSee AI screening on your own roles
Tell us about the job you're hiring for. We'll run a free pilot with five candidates.
Phone
+64 9 582 7143
cognitiveaxiscorp@gmail.com