Scores from the recorded audio, not a hiring decision.

After a video is transcribed, Hirekal can score the spoken audio for communication, speech clarity, and fluency. Your team still decides who moves forward.

Communication, clarity, and fluency.

These metrics come from the candidate's recorded speech. They are not a substitute for watching the answer. See all features. See speech scores in the docs.

Communication score

A score based on the spoken response, shown next to the video.

Speech clarity

How clearly the candidate's speech comes through in the recording.

Fluency

A fluency score from the same audio analysis.

Candidate on camera during a video interview, with the recording in progress at 02:34 of 05:00.
TranscriptAnalysisNotes
  1. I'm excited about the opportunity because I really enjoy working in fast-paced environments and solving real problems.

  2. In my previous role, I worked with a cross-functional team to build customer-facing features, and it helped me grow a lot.

  3. I'm comfortable with modern technologies like React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and I'm always learning something new.

  • Communication score

    82/100
  • Speech clarity

    78/100
  • Fluency

    85/100

Scores appear once the transcript is ready.

Speech scores are prepared from the recorded audio after transcription. If no speech is detected, scores are not available for that recording.

See the scores beside the video.

Open the applicant in the console. Communication, speech clarity, and fluency sit with the recording so you can scan them while you watch or read the transcript.

Questions about speech scores.

What the scores measure, and what they are not.

How are communication skills assessed in a video interview?

After a response is transcribed, the spoken audio can be scored for communication, speech clarity, and fluency. The scores appear next to the video. They are not a substitute for watching the answer.

What speech criteria are scored?

Communication, speech clarity, and fluency. Communication is a score from the spoken response. Clarity is how clearly the speech comes through. Fluency comes from the same audio.

Are speech scores a hiring recommendation?

No. They are audio metrics from the recording. Your team still decides who moves forward.

Do speech scores replace watching the video?

No. They come from the recorded speech and sit next to the video. They are not a substitute for watching the answer.

When do speech scores appear?

After the video is transcribed. The scores show once that transcript is ready.

Use speech scores as extra context, not a verdict.

Review communication, clarity, and fluency next to the video, then decide who should get live interview time.