ONLINE ASSESSMENTS

SparkTalent: Online Assessments with AI Proctoring

Hire on real work, not on how a CV reads. SparkTalent lets you assess any candidate, from developers to designers to operations managers, with MCQs, written tasks, one-way video interviews, Git coding tasks and QA tests, with AI proctoring you can switch on per stage.

What You Get

  • 5 assessment types: MCQ, Essay, Video Interview, Git Coding, and QA Testing
  • Multi-stage pipelines, so candidates are screened on real work before any interview
  • AI autoproctoring with face tracking, tab monitoring, and voice detection
  • Works for any role — tech, non-tech, leadership, operations
Outcome 01
Less time spent reading CVs and running first-round screens
Outcome 02
Shortlists based on real work, not on how a CV reads
Outcome 03
Proctoring flags that reviewers can check for themselves
Outcome 04
Seamless onboarding with CyberSpark EOR India
SparkTalent admin proctoring hub

HOW SPARKTALENT WORKS

How SparkTalent Works

SparkTalent replaces your scattered hiring process with a single platform. Here is how your team uses it, from job posting to onboarding.

1. Post a Role

Create a career listing directly in the SparkTalent admin panel. Define the job title, description, location, and application questions. Your listing is ready in minutes — no separate job board needed.

2. Build Your Assessment

Attach a multi-stage assessment to your job posting. Each stage can contain different question categories — mix MCQs for quick knowledge screening, written essays for analytical thinking, one-way video interviews for communication and cultural fit, Git coding tasks for engineers, and QA testing on deployed apps for testers. Set a timer for each question and configure AI proctoring per stage.

3. Invite Candidates

Send branded email invitations with a single click. Need to migrate from another ATS? Import your entire candidate pipeline via JSON — names, emails, resumes, and application data transfer over cleanly. Send reminder emails to candidates who have not started yet.

4. Candidates Complete the Assessment

Each candidate gets a guided tutorial walkthrough before starting. The platform handles permissions (camera, microphone, screen share) step-by-step. A countdown timer keeps every question fair, and a built-in live chat widget connects candidates to your support team if they need help.

5. Review and Score

Multiple reviewers on your team can independently score each candidate. Every score includes the reviewer's name and written reasoning, so your hiring committee has full context. View proctoring evidence, video playbacks, code commits, and written responses — all in one admin dashboard.

6. Shortlist and Onboard

Send customisable welcome emails to shortlisted candidates. If you are hiring in India, onboard pre-vetted engineers directly through Employer of Record (EOR) service — no local entity required.

5 ASSESSMENT TYPES FOR EVERY ROLE

Multiple Choice (MCQ) Auto-graded knowledge screening with rich-formatted options. Best for rapid shortlisting across all roles.

Written / Essay Response Long-form answers scored against a rubric, so every reviewer judges analysts and managers on the same criteria.

One-Way Video Interview Assess communication skills via timed, auto-saved webcam recordings that your team can review at their own pace.

Live Coding Environments Evaluate engineers using real-world Git workflows, custom coding tasks, and automated QA testing directly in the browser.

File & Portfolio Uploads Perfect for designers and architects. Candidates securely submit presentations, case studies, or architecture diagrams for review.

Git Repository Task

Best for software engineers and full-stack developers. Candidates clone a real Git repository directly into VS Code, write actual code, and push their commits. Your reviewers inspect the real codebase — not a synthetic puzzle on a whiteboard. Integrates with GitLab for automatic fork creation per candidate. Pre-assessed engineers can transition directly to client projects via Bespoke Software Development.

SparkTalent Live Git Assessment Engine

Deployed URL / QA Testing

Best for QA engineers, testers, and frontend developers. Candidates open a live staging application in their browser, explore it, find bugs, and document their findings in a rich-text editor. This tests real-world debugging skills on a real product — not hypothetical scenarios.

SparkTalent Deployed URL Testing

INTEGRITY & SECURITY

AI Autoproctoring Built In

Structured around your menu architecture, each service area has a dedicated page and clear delivery focus. Explore by capability, then dive deeper into the service that matches your outcome.

VISUAL INTEGRITY

Visual & Identity Verification

MediaPipe AI monitors the candidate's webcam throughout the assessment while SparkTalent takes periodic screenshots of their display. Every visual violation is logged with a timestamp and confidence score.

Person-in-frame detectionEncrypted snapshotsTimeline playback
  • Continuous Gaze Tracking
  • Interval-Based Screen Capture
  • Absence Detection

PROCTORING YOU CAN CHECK

Online Proctoring That Leaves the Decision to People

Proctoring software is only useful if reviewers trust what it shows. SparkTalent records evidence, not verdicts: a snapshot when a second person appears in frame, a timestamp when the candidate leaves the tab, an audio flag when someone else is talking. Reviewers see each flag in context on a single timeline and decide what it means.

That matters because flags have innocent explanations: a family member walking past, a notification pulling focus, a slow connection. A good process treats a flag as a question to look into, not an automatic fail.

SettingWhen to switch it on
Face and presence trackingAny stage where identity or independent work matters
Tab and fullscreen monitoringKnowledge tests and timed tasks
Screen capture at intervalsCoding and QA tasks, where you want to see the working
Voice monitoringVideo interviews and written tasks done from home
Multi-monitor detectionHigh-stakes final stages

Each setting is configured per stage, so a quick MCQ screen can stay light while a final technical task has full proctoring.

Candidate data and the UK GDPR

Assessments collect personal data, including video and audio. Tell candidates before they start what is recorded and why, keep recordings only as long as your hiring process needs them, and limit who on your team can view them. SparkTalent's role-based access means interviewers see only the candidates and evidence they are assigned to.

Pre-employment assessment for any role

SparkTalent isn't only a coding assessment platform. Operations, analyst, marketing and leadership roles can be assessed with MCQs, written tasks and one-way video interviews; designers and architects can upload portfolios and case studies. Use the Git and QA tasks where the role is technical.

BUILT FOR HIRING TEAMS

Hiring Operations Platform

SparkTalent is not just an assessment tool — it is a complete hiring operations platform. Here is what your HR team and hiring managers get out of the box.

  • Seamless Operations
  • Consistent Scoring
  • Enterprise Control

DATA MIGRATION

Bulk Import & Export

Migrating from another ATS? Import your entire candidate pipeline via JSON upload. Names, emails, resumes, and metadata transfer cleanly. Export results whenever needed.

  • 1-Click JSON Upload
  • Compliance Ready Export

COLLABORATION

Multi-Reviewer Scoring

Multiple team members can independently score each candidate's response. Scores auto-average to a final number, so no single reviewer's view decides the outcome.

  • Independent Scoring
  • Auto-Averaged Results

WORKFLOW

Email Automation

Send branded assessment invitation emails with one click. Nudge unstarted candidates with automated reminders and send customisable welcome emails directly from the admin panel.

  • 1-Click Invites
  • Automated Reminders

SECURITY

Role-Based Access Control

Super admins, admins, and interviewers see only what they need. Field-level permissions prevent accidental edits to scores, responses, and candidate data.

  • Granular Permissions
  • Data Protection

SUPPORT

Stage Reset

If a candidate experiences technical issues — a power cut, browser crash, or connectivity drop — admins can cleanly reset a specific assessment stage for retry.

  • Isolated Retries
  • Progress Protection

EXPERIENCE

Candidate Experience & Support

Reduce support load with a comprehensive public assessment guide. For everything else, a built-in live chat widget lets candidates ask questions and get real-time or queued responses during their test.

  • Live Candidate Chat
  • Preserved Chat History

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions We're Often Asked

Practical answers on timelines, delivery models, collaboration, and support so you can move forward with confidence.

What is SparkTalent by CyberSpark?
SparkTalent is an automated hiring and assessment platform developed by CyberSpark. It evaluates candidates for any role through five assessment types: multiple choice questions (MCQs), written essays, one-way video interviews, Git coding tasks, and deployed URL QA testing — all with optional AI autoproctoring.
Is SparkTalent only for hiring software engineers?
No. SparkTalent supports any role. Use MCQs and essays for non-technical positions like operations managers, analysts, and marketers. Use video interviews for cultural fit assessment across all roles. Git and deployed URL testing are available for technical roles when needed.
How does the AI proctoring work?
SparkTalent uses MediaPipe AI for real-time facial tracking via the candidate's webcam, voice monitoring for background audio detection, browser tab-switch logging, periodic screen capture at configurable intervals, multi-monitor detection, and forced fullscreen mode. All proctoring features are configurable per assessment stage — enable only what you need.
Can I import candidates from my existing ATS?
Yes. SparkTalent supports bulk candidate import via JSON file upload. Names, emails, resumes, career assignments, and application metadata transfer cleanly. You can also export assessment results and candidate data for your records.
How does scoring work?
MCQ questions are auto-graded instantly. For essays, video interviews, Git tasks, and QA testing, multiple reviewers on your team can independently score each response. Each score includes the reviewer's identity and written reasoning. Scores auto-average to a final number for balanced evaluation.
Does a proctoring flag mean the candidate cheated?
No. A flag records that something happened, such as a tab switch or a second voice, with the time and evidence. Your reviewers look at it in context and decide. Many flags have innocent explanations, so we recommend treating them as questions rather than automatic fails.
Can we use SparkTalent to hire developers in India?
Yes. UK teams can use it to assess engineers remotely before hiring them in India, then employ them through our Employer of Record service without setting up an Indian entity.
Can candidates get help during the assessment?
Yes. SparkTalent includes a built-in live chat widget. When your support team is online, candidates see "We are here" and get real-time assistance. Messages are preserved per assessment stage for your records.

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  • Personalized to your hiring goals
  • Live demonstration of AI proctoring
  • Actionable rollout plan included
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