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Understanding the Need for the Filtered Extension During Your Assessment or Interview
Understanding the Need for the Filtered Extension During Your Assessment or Interview
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Written by Oliver Weng
Updated over 2 months ago

Introduction

Welcome to Filtered! We understand that being asked to install an extension before your assessment or interview might raise some questions. This article aims to clarify why the Filtered Extension is required, what it does, and how it ensures a fair and secure experience for all candidates.

Why Is the Filtered Extension Required?

Ensuring Fairness and Parity

In today's digital landscape, candidates have access to a variety of tools—both AI-based and non-AI-based—that could provide assistance during an assessment or interview. To maintain a level playing field, the Filtered Extension helps gather additional data points for reviewers. This ensures that every candidate is evaluated fairly and that the hiring company can make informed decisions based on consistent information.

What Does the Filtered Extension Do?

Active Session Monitoring Only

  • Session-Specific Tracking: The extension only tracks your browser tabs during an active assessment or interview session. This means any browsing activity outside of the assessment or interview is not monitored.

  • Automatic Uninstallation: Once you complete your assessment or interview, the extension will automatically uninstall itself from your browser.

Transparency Through Open Source

  • Inspect the Source Code: You can verify exactly what the extension does by inspecting its source code. All browser extensions' source codes are accessible through your browser's developer tools.

    • How to View the Source Code: Right-click on the extension icon in your browser, select "Manage extensions," and explore the available source files.

Optional Requirement Based on Hiring Company Settings

  • Company-Specific Settings: The requirement to install the Filtered Extension is determined by the hiring company. They can toggle this setting on or off based on their assessment policies.

  • Expressing Concerns: If you're uncomfortable installing the extension, we encourage you to reach out to the hiring company directly to discuss your specific concerns.

How to Install the Filtered Extension

  1. Receive the Installation Link: You will receive a prompt or link directing you to install the extension before starting your assessment or interview.

  2. Follow Installation Prompts: Click on the link and follow the on-screen instructions to add the extension to your browser.

  3. Verify Installation: Once installed, you should see the Filtered Extension icon in your browser toolbar.

Privacy and Security Assurance

  • Limited Data Collection: The extension is designed to collect minimal data necessary for the assessment process. We only track the tab title and tab URL of the browser tabs you have open during the active assessment or interview session.

  • No Background Monitoring: There is no tracking of your browsing activity outside of the active assessment or interview session.

  • Data Protection: All collected data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is only accessible to authorized personnel involved in the hiring process.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or need help with the Filtered Extension:

Conclusion

Our goal is to provide a fair and secure assessment environment for all candidates. The Filtered Extension plays a crucial role in achieving this by ensuring consistency and integrity in the evaluation process. We appreciate your cooperation and wish you the best in your assessment or interview.


Thank you for choosing Filtered. We're here to support you every step of the way!

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