Subjective video question interface

In this article, we will explore the following topics:

• Subjective questions
• Subjective questions with a video response
• Viewing the candidate’s video submission
• Evaluating subjective questions with video response

Subjective questions

HackerEarth library has subjective questions on technical topics and more practical skills like product management and business functions. These questions are designed to assess candidates across multiple domains, especially where strong communication and analytical thinking are essential.

Subjective questions can be answered in either of the two formats: text (long-form text or keywords) or video. Each format offers a unique advantage for evaluating candidates' knowledge, skills, and communication abilities. Check out this article to understand the use cases of subjective questions.

Subjective questions with a video response

In this format, candidates answer questions by recording a video during the assessment. This method allows you to assess candidates' communication skills along with their theoretical knowledge.

Important

1. A candidate can only record their video response one time. Once the recording is stopped, you cannot record it again.
2. The maximum time limit for video recording is 5 minutes.
3. We recommend using a microphone that is already connected to your system. Connecting a new microphone during the test may cause issues.

Viewing the candidate’s video submission

To view the candidate’s video submission, perform the following steps:

1. Open the candidate assessment report. In case you don’t know how - View candidate assessment report.
2. Navigate to the Detailed submission report section.
   
   
3. Click ᐯ
4. Click View video submission.

You will be redirected to another web page to view the candidate's video submission, video transcript, and AI metrics with a summary.

AI metrics with summary

Candidate video submissions are evaluated across five key dimensions: clarity and structure, positive attitude, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and professionalism and formality. These insights help you identify well-rounded and skilled candidates for the role.

Evaluating subjective questions with video response

Subjective questions with a video response are essentially evaluated manually. However, we provide you with AI metrics and a summary of the candidate submission.

You need to assign scores to candidate video submissions manually. To assign the scores, perform the following steps:

1. Open the candidate assessment report. In case you don’t know how - View candidate assessment report.
2. Navigate to Detailed submission report section.
3. Select the question to which you want to assign a score. 
4. View the video submission.
5. Click 🖉
   
   
6. Enter the score after viewing the video submission. 
   
   
   Note: You cannot assign a score more than the total score for that question. For example, if the total score for a question is 20, you cannot assign 30 to the candidate.
7. Click Update

You have now successfully evaluated a candidate video submission. To learn more about the evaluation process of subjective questions, check out this article.