HireSquire in 5 Minutes: Your Complete Quick Start Guide

Welcome to HireSquire! In just 5 minutes, you'll go from signup to your first AI-powered candidate screening. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started - no technical experience required.

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Head to hiresquireai.com/register and sign up with your email. No credit card required.

Step 2: Get Your API Token

Your API token is your key to using HireSquire programmatically. Here's how to find it:

1. Log in to your HireSquire dashboard
2. Click Profile in the top navigation
3. Look for the API Tokens section
4. Click Create New Token
5. Give it a name (e.g., "My First Token") and copy the token

Step 3: Run Your First Screening

You have two options to run your first screening - choose whichever feels more comfortable:

Option A: The Dashboard (No Code Needed)

The easiest way to start:

1. Click New Screening in your dashboard
2. Enter a job title (e.g., "Marketing Manager")
3. Paste your job description
4. Upload resumes (drag & drop or click to browse)
5. Click Start Screening

That's it! Watch as HireSquire analyzes each resume and provides scores within minutes.

Option B: The CLI (For Developers & Agents)

If you're technical or want to automate, use the command line:

# Install the CLI (npm)
npm install -g hiresquire-cli

# Initialize with your token
hiresquire init --token YOUR_API_TOKEN

# Run your first screening
hiresquire screen \
  --title "Marketing Manager" \
  --description "We are looking for an experienced marketing professional..." \
  --resumes ./resumes/ \
  --watch

Step 4: Understanding Your Results

Once screening completes, you'll see a results page with each candidate scored and ranked. Here's how to read it:

Score Overview

Candidate Card Details

Each candidate card shows:

• Score - Overall match percentage (0-100)
• Summary - 2-3 sentence AI-generated assessment
• Strengths - Key skills and experiences that matched
• Interview Questions - 5 tailored questions for your interview

Making the Most of HireSquire

Writing Better Job Descriptions

The quality of your results depends on your job description. Great descriptions include:

• Must-have skills (be specific: "Python" not "programming skills")
• Experience level expected
• Key responsibilities
• What makes this opportunity great
• Any deal-breakers (e.g., "Must be based in US timezone")

Optimizing Your Resumes

For best results, ensure resumes are:

• Text-based: Plain text (.txt) or well-scanned PDFs work best
• 50+ characters: The AI needs enough content to analyze
• Clear formatting: Use standard resume structure
• Recent: Resumes from the last 2 years give best results

What Happens Next?

After your first screening, here's how to scale up:

Explore Integrations

• CLI - Command-line tool for quick tasks
• MCP Server - Use HireSquire directly in Claude Desktop
• REST API - Integrate with your existing ATS or HR systems
• Webhooks - Get notified automatically when screening completes
• Python SDK - Build custom hiring workflows in Python

Automate Your Workflow

Connect HireSquire to tools you already use:

Common Questions

You're Ready!

That's it - you're now ready to use HireSquire for smarter, faster hiring. Remember:

• Start with the dashboard for quick screenings
• Use the CLI or API for automation
• Adjust leniency based on role seniority
• Write detailed job descriptions for better results

Your first 30 free screenings are waiting. Go screen some candidates!