Filtered Interview Tool

Filtered Interview Tool

The Filtered Extension monitors the URLs and titles of tabs opened before and during a Filtered interview.

What is Filtered Interview Tool?
'Filtered Interview Tool' is a Chrome extension that levels the playing field during interviews by monitoring the websites candidates visit. It does not assess previous browsing data or cookies, focusing solely on the tabs opened during the interview. While ensuring fairness, the extension also respects privacy, only accessing information related to browsing during the interview period.
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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 2.07 (15)
Version: 6.3 (Last updated: 2023-07-07)
Creation date: 2020-03-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 10.54K
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Summary

Collecting this data creates a fair experience for all candidates by allowing legitimate use, such as checking reference documentation, while flagging negative activities like searching for pre-built solutions. The extension does not evaluate or store previous history, cookies, or other browser data.

We encourage you to close all open tabs before installing the extension and starting the interview.

Your privacy and comfort while taking the interview are important. This extension uses the Chrome API that allows extensions to access tabs, including URLs and titles. When installing the Filtered Extension in Chrome, you will receive a security alert that says the extension can "read your browser history." This lets you know that as you open and close tabs, the extension can access information about the sites you are visiting. This permission does not grant access to your entire browser history - only tabs open when you launch your interview and those you access during the interview. More information can be found in the Chrome Extension Developer documents here: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/tabs/

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Got a very nice job in a great company
  • Automatically uninstalled after interview submission
Cons
  • Extreme invasion of privacy
  • Monitors tabs, audio, video, and browser history
  • Difficult to use
  • Obstruction of privacy for the sake of skill assessment
Most mentioned
  • Extreme invasion of privacy
  • Monitors tabs, audio, video, and browser history
Recent reviews
Using this is easily one of the creepiest things that I've ever been asked to do for an interview. Monitors your tabs, records audio and video form your computer. Gets your home address etc. Asks permission after the interview to authenticate to either your linkedin(and grabs all the info) or your other social media accounts. I am deeply regretful after having used this extension, and wish I had decided not to interview using this tool. If you care for your personal information at all do not use!
by pgb twoofive pgb twoofive, 2023-08-10

It's a very unprofessional way to make an interview. It's a very bad way to build relationship with your co-workers. Run away.
by Ulaş Sancak Ulaş Sancak, 2023-02-07

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL. Obstruction of privacy for the sake of skill assessment is completely inappropriate. This extension will record your BROWSER HISTORY and monitor your OPEN TABS. If you come across this in an interview, please run the other way.
by Patrick Meyer Patrick Meyer, 2021-09-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Filtered Interview Tool may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Filtered Interview Tool is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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