McCoy

McCoy.io (operating as McCoy IQ) is an asynchronous pre-screening video platform designed for hiring teams to evaluate how job applicants think before scheduling live phone interviews.

Instead of relying solely on resumes or static cover letters, employers use the platform to present candidates with real, open-ended business challenges they would face on the job.

The core functionalities of the platform include:

How It Works for Employers

Challenge Creation: Recruiters paste a job description, and the platform helps draft an open-ended scenario or challenge question tailored to that specific role.
Intro Videos & Avatars: Hiring managers can record a custom introductory video with a built-in teleprompter or generate an AI avatar to present the problem to candidates.
No ATS Integration Required: It runs alongside standard Applicant Tracking Systems (like Greenhouse or Lever) by generating a branded URL link that recruiters can paste directly into screening emails.

The Candidate Experience

Mobile-First Video Responses: Candidates click the employer's link, use a dedicated mobile app to record a short response (typically 1 to 5 minutes), and submit it.

Low-Pressure Prep: Unlike traditional high-pressure video interview tools that only give candidates one shot, McCoy allows unlimited retakes and offers an AI preparation feature so candidates can refine their answers before submitting.

Accommodations & Depth: Candidates can submit a written response if they cannot record video, and they can attach supplementary portfolios, PDFs, or links to support their answers.

Key Distinctions

No Automated AI Scoring: The platform explicitly does not use AI to grade, rank, or score candidate video responses to avoid legal risks and unconscious bias. It is strictly a tool for recruiters to watch and evaluate human judgment themselves.

Candidate Data Ownership: Unlike competitor platforms, candidates retain ownership of their content and can delete or edit their videos after submission