Invite Candidates
Once your interview is live, getting it in front of candidates takes seconds. There's no scheduling. Candidates click a link, record on their own time, and your team reviews when it's convenient.
This is where Wedge starts saving you real time.
How it works
You send out interview invites. Candidates receive a link. They complete the interview on any device. That's the entire process.
You can invite as many candidates as you'd like. The experience is the same.
Choose how to invite
When you're choosing how to invite a candidate, you want to meet candidates where they're at. That means using the candidate's preferred method of communication, whether that's email or SMS texts.
Email invites
When inviting candidates via email, Wedge sends the invite directly from the platform with a link to the interview.
- Open the interview you want to invite candidates to.
- Click Invite.
- Enter the candidate's email address.
- Click Send Invite.
Only Pro and Enterprise plans support text message (SMS) invites. More about SMS invites →
Shareable interview links
Use Open Invitation Links when you want to send an interview link to a candidate outside of Wedge and without an integration.
Anyone with the link can complete the interview.
- Open the interview.
- Go to Interview Settings > Invites.
- Copy the Open Invitation Link.
You can customize this link to include your company and role name instead of the default random string.
Tip: Paste your Open Invitation link into ATS email sequences, job board auto-replies, or QR codes at hiring events. One link works everywhere.
Using the Wedge Extension
If you've installed the Wedge Extension for Chrome or Edge, you can invite candidates directly from inside your ATS without switching tabs.
Learn how to set up the Wedge Extension →
What candidates experience
Candidates see a clean, branded page with your introduction and questions. They record responses one at a time.
They do not need:
- An account or login
- A password
- An app download
A phone or computer with a camera is all they need.
Reminders increase completion rate
Wedge sends automatic follow-up reminders to candidates who haven't completed their interview. These are polite, spaced-out nudges that keep candidates moving without extra work from your team. Reminders are on by default.
Tips for higher completion rates
- Keep interviews under 7 questions total.
- Set clear expectations in your intro (how many questions, how long it takes).
- Use friendly, direct language in your invite emails.
- Allow retakes so candidates feel comfortable.
- Consider SMS invites if you're hiring for hourly or frontline roles. Text messages tend to get faster responses.
Common questions
Can I invite candidates from my ATS? Yes. Use a native integration, the Wedge Extension, or paste your Open Invitation link into your ATS workflow. See integration options →
What if a candidate doesn't finish? Wedge sends automatic reminders. You can also resend the invite manually. Candidates can resume their interview from where they left off at any time.
Can candidates complete the interview on their phone? Yes. The experience is mobile-friendly by default. No app required.
Can I turn off Open Invitation links? Yes. Toggle them off in Interview Settings. Candidates who click the link will see a message that the interview is closed.
Ready for the next step?
Candidates are recording. Now it's time to review their responses.