HiringGym

HiringGym provides interviewer training for hiring managers and HR professionals by using AI candidates that conceal specific behavioral red flags like credit-taking, passivity, blame-shifting, or embellished experience. After making a hire or no-hire decision, users receive a debrief report revealing what the candidate was hiding along with a six-dimension scorecard based on the transcript. The platform offers free practice interviews to start and positions itself as a practical exercise environment rather than a course.

The process works in four steps: first, pick an opening by selecting a role and company; second, interview a candidate with a secret hidden behavioral pattern; third, make the call by assessing and deciding to hire or no hire; and finally, see the tell by reviewing the reveal of what they hid, the signals on the table, and the six-dimension scorecard quoted from the transcript.

Users can start immediately without signing up by asking up to four demo questions to a fictional candidate like Daniel Okafor, a senior software engineer with hidden red flags. The platform offers two free practice interviews with no credit card required, allowing anyone to test the system before committing to paid features.

Pricing is based on unlocking Tell Reports with credits that never expire, with all prices shown in USD and taxes calculated at checkout. A single report unlock costs $9, while a five-session pack offers the best value at $29 for five credits, and a 20-session pack is available for $79 for power users.

The platform uses AI-generated candidates designed to mask specific traits such as the Ego Maniac who takes credit for team work, the Super Passive who shows no initiative, and the Embellisher who distorts experience. Each candidate runs a hidden behavioral pattern that users must identify through probing questions during the simulation.

HiringGym is specifically designed for hiring managers and HR professionals who need to improve their ability to spot red flags that often lead to bad hires, such as the charmer who bristles at feedback or the confident one who never actually ships.

The business states it is a gym, not a course, emphasizing a practical exercise environment over traditional learning methods. This approach allows users to actively practice spotting red flags in real-time scenarios rather than just learning theory.

The refund policy allows unused credits to be refunded within 14 days of purchase, while spent credits and unlocked reports are not refundable since the product is delivered instantly. Additionally, the company will refund errors like failed generation, duplicate charges, or unauthorized use regardless of the 14-day window.

The platform integrates with Paddle as its Merchant of Record to handle payments and refunds, ensuring that any applicable sales tax or VAT is calculated and shown at checkout. Users can contact support via email at [email protected] for issues related to their account or purchases.

The website includes a sample report feature that allows users to read a teaser score before making a purchase, giving them a preview of the debrief report format and content. This helps users understand the value of the Tell Reports before committing to a paid plan.

The platform offers a six-dimension scorecard that is quoted directly from the user's own transcript, providing a detailed breakdown of the candidate's performance and the signals that were present but missed. This data-driven approach helps users learn from their own interview mistakes.

The platform allows users to ask up to four demo questions without signing up, providing a quick and easy way to experience the core functionality of the service. This low-barrier entry point encourages users to explore the platform before creating an account.

The company offers a 20-session pack for $79, which is ideal for power users and repeat hirers who need extensive practice with different AI candidates. This bulk option provides significant savings compared to purchasing individual reports.

The platform includes a variety of red flag types such as the Slow Learner who falls apart on deeper why-questions and the Disorganized Thinker who jumps between unrelated threads. These specific scenarios help users practice identifying subtle inconsistencies in candidate responses.

You can reach HiringGym by e-mail at [email protected].