How WorkFirst Works
Prove & hire replace CVs with proof of work
The Revolutionary Process
Five simple steps that transform how companies hire and workforce gets hired
Companies Post Tasks (Not Jobs)
Companies create real tasks with category (e.g. development, design, sales, support), clear deliverables, deadline, and reward. Evaluation criteria and weights are required before publishing so everyone knows how work will be judged.
- Clear deliverables, timeline, and payment
- Evaluation criteria defined up front (no publish without it)
- Optional cap on participants per task
Accept Task → Submit Deliverable
Workforce accepts a task (slot is locked, countdown starts). Then they deliver: upload a file, share a repo or video link, write a response, or for coding tasks submit a live demo URL plus credentials so the company can run and check the work (e.g. app on S3, optimized React page).
- Accept task = lock your slot and start the clock
- Submit by file, repo, video, text, or live demo + access info
- Get paid for proving your work
Score Submissions → Award Winner
Companies review all submissions. For live demos they get an "Open demo" link and secure access to credentials to test the work. They score each submission against the task's criteria and weights; the platform computes a final score and ranks results. The company then awards the task to the chosen winner.
- Score against defined criteria (weighted scoring)
- For coding: test live demos with provided credentials
- Award winner from submissions; task completes
Video interview: questions, record, save
Companies write tailored questions (e.g. fit for the role or a scenario). For each question they choose whether the candidate answers on webcam (talking head) or with a screen recording while explaining out loud - so reviewers see the person, hear them think aloud, or watch a walkthrough, without leaving the task.
- Set questions and recording style per line: webcam or screen share with voice
- Each clip stores webcam (face + voice) or screen + narration, saved per question for review
- Optional when you want talking-head answers, live explanations, or demos - not only written work
Complete & Hire
Once the winner delivers and the company marks work complete, they can optionally hire and start onboarding (assign an onboarding template). Companies build trusted pools; proven contributors get re invited and long term roles emerge from proven collaboration.
- Mark work complete; optional hire + onboarding
- Build relationships through work
- Natural progression to full time roles
The Shift
FROM
Applications → Interviews → Hope
TO
Tasks → Outcomes → Trust
The Complete Workflow
Company Posts Task
Set category, deliverables, deadline, reward, and evaluation criteria (required before publishing). Optional cap on participants.
Workforce Browses & Accepts Task
Browse available tasks. Accept a task to lock your slot and start the countdown. One submission per user per task.
Submit Deliverable
Submit by file, repo link, video link, text, or for coding: live demo URL + credentials so the company can test (e.g. app on S3, React page).
Company Scores Submissions
Review all submissions; for live demos, open the URL and use provided credentials. Score each submission against the task's criteria and weights. Platform ranks by final score.
Award Winner
Company awards the task to the chosen winner from the scored submissions. Task status moves to completed.
Video interview (optional)
Companies can invite candidates to a structured video interview: written questions, then each candidate records in the browser - webcam (speaking to camera) or screen recording with voice when the company chose that for the question. Every answer is saved as a clip. Review async alongside submissions and scores - no separate scheduling or conferencing stack.
Complete & Hire
Mark work complete; optionally hire the winner and assign an onboarding template. Build trusted pools and long term roles from proven work.
How video interviews work on WorkFirst
Video interviews are an optional step when you want more than written work: the candidate on <strong>webcam</strong>, or a <strong>screen recording</strong> with them explaining. Companies pick the format <strong>per question</strong>; everything stays on the task.
- Companies set questions (e.g. motivation, scenario, culture) and choose webcam or screen + voice for each. Questions appear in order with guidance text if you add it.
- Candidates record in the browser: on webcam and mic they speak to camera like a short video message; for screen questions they share their display and talk through it (mic when the browser allows). They can re-record per question until they submit.
- The system saves each clip - webcam or screen - against the question and candidate, so reviewers can play answers back anytime.
- Availability depends on your company plan and task settings; when enabled, candidates complete the interview from their account without extra logins.
What's on the Platform
Tasks with Clear Criteria
Tasks by category (e.g. development, design, sales, support). Evaluation criteria and weights are required before publishing no vague briefs.
Submit Your Way
File upload, repo link, video link, or written response. For coding tasks: live demo URL + secure credentials so companies can run and test your work.
Score & Award
Companies score each submission against the task's criteria; the platform computes final scores and ranks. Award the winner, mark complete, and optionally hire + onboard.
Video Q&A
Optional async interviews: per question, webcam (candidate on camera) or screen recording with spoken answers; clips stay with the task so you see, hear, or follow along.
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