Paradox
Acquired: by Workday
Conversational AI assistant Olivia automates screening, scheduling and candidate texting for high volume hiring.
Best for Frontline, hourly and franchise hiring at scale
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What it does
Paradox is an AI hiring assistant driven by its conversational agent Olivia. Organizations provide job openings, requirements, and calendar availability, and candidates submit their details through chat or text conversations to complete applications, screening, and interview bookings. The software is designed for global enterprises, mid sized businesses, and franchise operations looking to automate recruiting tasks.
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Conversational Apply
Enables applicants to apply for positions directly via text or chat platforms like SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger without logging in or completing traditional forms.
Use caseA job seeker applies to an open restaurant position by sending a text message from their mobile device.
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Applicant screening
Evaluates candidate qualifications automatically against job requirements through interactive chat or text conversations, immediately passing qualified individuals to the next hiring stage.
Use caseA recruiter screens a high volume of retail candidates against required qualifications without manually reviewing unqualified applicants.
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Conversational Scheduling
Coordinates calendars to book interviews directly in chat by letting applicants select available time slots, while dispatching automatic confirmations and reminders.
Use caseA hiring manager automatically coordinates schedules across multiple interviewers to book a candidate into an open time slot.
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Video interviewing
Collects recorded video prompt responses during the application process and provides browser based virtual meeting rooms that require no plugins or downloads.
Use caseA recruiter reviews a recorded video response submitted by a candidate before deciding to arrange an interview.
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Conversational ATS
Automates core recruiting workflows and repetitive tasks for hiring teams while managing candidate profiles and generating offer letters.
Use caseA recruiting coordinator quickly generates an offer letter to fill an open role faster.
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Written from Paradox's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Paradox's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Enterprise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
| Mid Sized Businesses | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
| Franchise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From Paradox's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
Before you pay
- Refunds
- If Paradox cannot correct Professional Services deficiencies after good faith efforts, it will refund prorated amounts paid for the defective portion.
What Paradox says
Paradox will refund Client prorated amounts paid for the defective portion.
Source page - Refund window
- 30 days
What Paradox says
provided Client gives Paradox written notice of any deficiencies within thirty (30) days of delivery by Paradox.
Source page - How to cancel
- Users can cancel SMS services at any time by texting STOP to the applicable long code or short code.
What Paradox says
You can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting "STOP" to the applicable long code.
Source page - SOC 2
- Yes
What Paradox says
SOC 2 Type II Certified by independent audit for design and operating effectiveness of security practices
Source page
Only what Paradox's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Questions people ask about Paradox
Is Paradox free?
No. Paradox has no free plan.
Can I get a refund from Paradox?
If Paradox cannot correct Professional Services deficiencies after good faith efforts, it will refund prorated amounts paid for the defective portion. The refund window stated is 30 days. Source
How do I cancel Paradox?
Users can cancel SMS services at any time by texting STOP to the applicable long code or short code. Source
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Paradox's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- paradox.ai/
- investor.workday.com/news-and-events/press-releases/news-details/20...
- costbench.com/software/ai-recruiting/paradox-ai/
- paradox.ai/legal/security
- workday.com/en-us/privacy.html
- paradox.ai/products/onboarding
- paradox.ai/ebook/a-people-first-guide-to-ai-in-hiring
- paradox.ai/legal/terms-of-use
- paradox.ai/legal/service-terms
- paradox.ai/legal/fraud
- paradox.ai/faqs
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