AI-powered recruitment — verified candidates only

Five interview-ready
candidates.
No résumé pile.

ShortList runs AI screening, async video interviews, and skills checks — then sends you five candidates who've passed every gate. Most roles close within two weeks.

Early companies get priority access and 30 days free.

How it works

From role brief to shortlist
in under 48 hours.

01

Post your role

Describe the position — skills, seniority, timezone, budget. A brief that takes five minutes.

02

We screen everyone

AI reviews every application and runs async video interviews. Skills tests and identity checks filter out anyone who doesn't hold up.

03

Interview five people

You get five ranked candidates with scores, video clips, and a written summary. Book interviews directly — no middleman.

The screening process

No résumé passes on looks alone.

Every candidate on your shortlist has cleared four gates. Most applicants don’t make it through one.

Async video interview
Structured, timed questions reviewed by AI and a human evaluator before anything advances.
Skills assessment
Role-specific tests: coding challenges for engineers, sales simulations, or support scenarios.
CV verification
Employment dates, job titles, and credentials cross-checked. Inflated or fabricated history flagged.
Fraud detection
Identity checks and pattern matching catch ghost candidates and fake profiles before they reach you.

Who it’s for

Built for teams that
can’t afford a bad hire.

Founders making early hires

Your first sales rep or support lead shapes the next 18 months. You don't have bandwidth to screen 200 CVs — and you shouldn't have to.

HR teams at scaling startups

You're managing five open roles at once. ShortList handles top-of-funnel so you can focus on closing the people who actually qualify.

Remote-first companies

Global applicant pools mean more noise, not more signal. We filter across timezones so geography doesn't become a bottleneck.

Pricing

Pay when you hire,
or subscribe.

No listing fees, no commitment required. If you’re hiring more than two people a quarter, the subscription will cost less than a single bad hire.

Per hire
Success fee only
Pay a flat fee when you make the hire. Nothing upfront, no monthly charge.
Monthly subscription
Unlimited roles
Post as many roles as you need. Best for teams with ongoing or recurring hiring.

Ready to stop sifting?

Join the waitlist. Early companies get 30 days free and a dedicated onboarding call.