Your screen, explained
Invited to a Ropes screen? You are in the right place. Here is what to expect, how to practice, how to stay safe from recruitment scams, and where to get help if you need it.
How to verify a Ropes interview invitation
Recruitment fraud is on the rise. Ropes sends interview invitations only for roles you've already applied for, never through unsolicited messages asking for money or personal financial details.
Your link is on <subdomain>.ropes.ai
Real screen invitations open on a ropes.ai subdomain. The subdomain may vary, but the domain will always be ropes.ai.
Messages come from @ropes.ai
Operational emails about your screen will come from a ropes.ai address. When in doubt, check the sender and interview link for legitimacy.
Not sure? Forward the message to your recruiter and ask them to confirm they sent it. You can also email support@ropes.ai before clicking any link.
We are not your employer. We help you show what you can do
Ropes is a skills screening platform used by staffing firms and companies to evaluate candidates. Your screen is tailored to the role you applied for, so recruiters see what you can do, not just what's on a resume.
Your interview journey
You receive an invitation
You receive a link to complete the interview for the role you applied for.
Identity verification
When required by your potential employer, you will verify your identity with a government ID and a quick selfie check. This helps ensure the person taking the screen is really you.
Complete your screen
Work through role-relevant tasks at your own pace. Interviews typically last anywhere from 10-60 minutes depending on the task. The interview onboarding indicates how long it will take.
Results go to your recruiter
Ropes shares your results with the company that invited you. They follow up about next steps. Ropes does not make hiring decisions.
Practice before your screen
Practice is optional and never scored. Nothing you do while practicing counts toward your result or is shared with the employer. Video screens do not include practice.
In your invite
Take the optional practice test
If your invite includes a Take a Practice Test (Optional) step, open the practice link in a new tab. Work through a short sample that matches your screen type, such as coding, written, or SQL, then come back.
Not scored or recorded. Your practice results are not shared with the employer.
No ID check, camera, or screen recording. Your real screen may ask for those.
One practice test per invite. It ends once you start your real screen or the invite expires.
Once your screen starts
Use the practice time in your screen
Hands-on screens start with about 5 minutes on a sample problem. Use the file explorer, editor, terminal, and chat assistant, and watch the practice timer in the footer.
When time runs out, your real screen starts automatically. Select Start Screen if you finish early.
You cannot pause, even during practice, and you cannot go back once the real screen begins.
A live presentation, if your screen includes one, starts with a practice question that is not saved.
Your privacy, handled with care
We collect only what is needed to run a fair, secure screen, and we are clear about how that information is handled.
What we receive from Veriff (ID Verification)
Ropes does not receive your government-issued ID image, facial templates, or other biometric data from Veriff. We receive only the verification outcome, verification selfie, and high-level document data such as document type, issuing country, and verification status.
Read Veriff's Privacy NoticeWhat we do not do with your data
We do not sell your personal information, use it for advertising or marketing, or use it to train AI models. Information from your screen is used to administer it, share results with the organization that invited you, and detect fraud.
Read our Biometrics PolicyNo need to memorize syntax
Forget a function signature? Blank on how to write a loop in a language you don't use every day? Skip the Google search and ask the Syntax Helper. It answers the quick lookups, right inside your screen.
Ask what you would Google
Method names, argument order, keywords, and common patterns in any language.
Use it as often as you like
It is part of the screen, not a shortcut. Looking things up is expected.
The problem solving is yours
It answers syntax questions only. How you approach the problem is up to you.
Try the Syntax Helper
Ask a quick syntax question
Hi! Ask me a syntax question, like how to write a for loop in Go or the arguments for Array.reduce.
Show off your best work
Ropes detects outside help so honest candidates get a fair shot. Bring your own skills and let them speak for you.
What Ropes Detects
Off-screen assistance
Help from someone or something outside your screen.
Remote desktop
Another person controlling your computer.
Proxy interviewers
Someone else taking the screen for you.
AI-generated content
Answers written by outside AI tools.
Invisible on-screen assistance
Hidden overlay apps, like Cluely, that feed you answers on screen.
And more
Other signs of outside help during your screen.
People make the hiring decisions
Suspicious signals are shared with the recruiter who invited you. They review everything and have the final say. Ropes never makes automated hiring decisions.
A few minutes of setup goes a long way
Feeling a little nervous is normal. These simple steps help most candidates start smoothly.
Pick a quiet window
Choose a time when you can focus without interruptions. Ensure your devices are plugged in or fully charged. You cannot pause once you start the interview.
Check your camera and microphone
Use Chrome or Edge on a laptop when possible. Allow camera and microphone access when prompted, and close other apps that might be using them.
Have your ID ready
If identity verification is required, keep an original, unexpired government photo ID nearby.
Troubleshooting guides
Running into a technical issue? These step-by-step articles cover the most common problems during a screen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ropes my employer?+
No. Ropes is a skills screening platform used by staffing firms and employers. We help them evaluate candidates. We do not hire you directly or decide whether you get the job.
Can I practice before my screen?+
Yes. Practice is optional and never scored. Your invite may include a practice test, and hands-on screens start with about 5 minutes of practice time. Video screens do not include practice. Nothing you do while practicing counts toward your result or is shared with the employer.
Do I need to prepare or study?+
No special studying is required. Screens are built around real work for the role. If you want to get comfortable with the environment first, practice is available and never scored.
Why does Ropes verify my identity?+
Identity verification protects honest candidates. It confirms the person taking the screen is the person applying for the job, which helps prevent recruitment fraud.
What if something goes wrong technically?+
Check the troubleshooting guides below first. If you are still stuck, email support@ropes.ai with your browser, device, and a description of the issue. Keep your screen tab open while you troubleshoot.
Still have questions?
Our support team is here to help with technical issues during your screen. For questions about the role or your application status, reach out to the company to which you applied.