Wedge Raises $1 Million To Make Hiring Easier

Competitive Wedge, the video interviewing solution that helps recruiters make authentic connections with candidates, has completed the final tranche of its seed funding, bringing its total funding to $1 million raised to date. With social distancing now the norm, recruiters and candidates are turning to video as one of the top work communications tools helping businesses thrive during the pandemic.

Since resumes were never adequate to convey a job candidate’s true capabilities—especially in the hourly workforce—Wedge enables candidates to share their enthusiasm, skills, and know-how through its one-way video interviewing platform.

About the Role

Wedge was designed with both the recruiter and candidate at the core. For recruiters, it streamlines processes and reduces screening times. For candidates, it provides an anytime, any-device job interviewing platform that enables them to use video to express their interest in open positions.

Employers can add custom interview questions in categories such as problem-solving and emotional intelligence. Sending a Wedge invite to an applicant is as simple as a click of a button, and tracking pending interviews can be done through the Wedge dashboard.

A study by Lighthouse Research & Advisory revealed that 49 percent of candidates say a video interview helps them stand out in the hiring process, compared to only 25 percent who think a resume is the best way to set themselves apart. Video interviews create a competitive hiring advantage by automating and enhancing the recruiting process.

About the Company

Founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneur Matt Baxter, Competitive Wedge’s primary solution is Wedge, the one-way recorded video assessment that enables candidates to showcase their true selves. For more information, visit competitivewedge.com.