Demo Mode

Demo Mode

Explore Candidate Audit's features safely with demo data before using it with real candidates.

What is Demo Mode?

Demo mode provides:

• Sample campaigns pre-configured for common roles
• Demo candidates with realistic profiles and assessments
• Full functionality to test all features
• No cost demo assessments don't count against credits
• Safe environment experiment without affecting real data

Perfect for learning the platform or training your team.

Accessing Demo Mode

First-Time Users

Automatically see demo campaign when you sign up:

1. Sign in to Candidate Audit
2. Demo campaign appears in campaign list
3. Explore without creating real campaigns first

Existing Users

Create demo campaign anytime:

1. Click "New Campaign"
2. Select "Create Demo Campaign" checkbox
3. Choose demo type:
   • Software Engineering
   • Product Management
   • Sales
   • Marketing
   • Custom (blank demo)
4. Campaign created with "(Demo)" label

Demo Campaign Features

Demo campaigns include:

Pre-Loaded Candidates

5-10 sample candidates with:

• Realistic resumes
• Completed AI assessments
• Variety of score ranges (excellent to poor)
• Different experience levels
• Diverse backgrounds

Purpose: Test filtering, sorting, and comparison without adding your own data.

Sample Assessments

Each demo candidate has:

• Full 6-agent evaluation
• Realistic scores and insights
• Detailed agent reports
• Assessment patterns to learn from

Use to: Learn how to interpret agent assessments.

Realistic Job Requirements

Demo campaigns have pre-configured:

• Job descriptions
• Required skills
• Experience expectations
• Evaluation criteria

Modify these to see how changes affect assessments.

What You Can Do in Demo Mode

Full Feature Access

✅ Request assessments for demo candidates

✅ Add your own demo candidates to test upload process

✅ Use comparison tool with demo candidates

✅ Invite team members to demo campaign (they see it's demo)

✅ Export reports to see output formats

✅ Test workflows like status changes, commenting, sharing

✅ Explore settings without affecting real campaigns

What Doesn't Work

❌ Email candidates can't send real emails to demo addresses

❌ External integrations won't connect to demo data

❌ Credit usage demo assessments are free

Adding Demo Candidates

Test candidate upload process:

1. Open demo campaign
2. Click "Add Demo Candidate"
3. Choose from templates:
   • Strong Senior Engineer
   • Junior High-Potential
   • Cultural Mismatch Example
   • Red Flag Example
   • Average Candidate
4. Candidate added with realistic data
5. Request assessment to see results

Or: Add your own test data using normal upload process.

Demo Assessment Instant Results

Demo assessments complete faster:

• Regular assessment: 2-3 minutes
• Demo assessment: 5-10 seconds

Speeds up learning and exploration.

Learning Scenarios

Scenario 1: Understanding Agent Scoring

Goal: Learn what each agent evaluates

Steps:

1. Open demo campaign
2. Review candidates with different patterns:
   • "Alice Chen" - High scores across all agents
   • "Bob Johnson" - High Pragmatist, low Visionary
   • "Carol Davis" - Low Investigator (red flags)
3. Read agent reports to understand their perspectives

Scenario 2: Comparison Practice

Goal: Learn to compare candidates

Steps:

1. Select 3 demo candidates
2. Open comparison view
3. Practice identifying key differences
4. Use filters and sorting
5. Export comparison report

Scenario 3: Team Collaboration

Goal: Practice sharing and collaboration

Steps:

1. Invite teammate to demo campaign
2. Share specific candidates
3. Practice commenting and @mentions
4. Assign candidates to each other
5. Create to-dos

Scenario 4: Bulk Operations

Goal: Learn batch processing

Steps:

1. Add 5 demo candidates
2. Request bulk assessment
3. Change status for multiple candidates
4. Bulk export data
5. Practice filtering and selection

Training Your Team

Demo mode is perfect for onboarding:

New Hire Training

1. Create demo campaign for new team member
2. Grant them access
3. Assign training tasks:
   • "Review and rank these 3 candidates"
   • "Request assessment for new demo candidate"
   • "Create comparison of finalists"
   • "Export top 2 candidates as PDF"
4. Review together to answer questions

Team Workshop

Use demo mode for team training session:

1. Create demo campaign
2. Share with entire team
3. Walk through features together
4. Everyone practices simultaneously
5. No risk of affecting real hiring

Converting Demo to Real

When ready to start real hiring:

Option 1: Keep Demo Separate

1. Keep demo campaign as reference
2. Create new real campaign
3. Demo stays available for training

Option 2: Clear Demo Data

1. Archive demo campaign
2. Or delete demo campaign entirely
3. Demo candidates can't be converted to real

Important: Can't convert demo candidates to real candidates—demo data is separate.

Demo Mode Indicators

Always clear when in demo:

Visual indicators:

• "(Demo)" badge on campaign name
• Gray banner at top: "This is a demo campaign"
• Demo icon next to candidate names
• Watermark on exported reports

Purpose: Prevent confusion between demo and real data.

Demo Data Privacy

Demo data is:

• Fictional: All names, companies, and details are made up
• Shared: Same demo candidates visible to all demo users
• Non-sensitive: No real PII involved
• Deletable: Can be removed anytime

Safe to experiment and share.

Limitations

Credit limits: Demo mode has lower limits:

• Max 20 demo candidates per campaign
• Max 3 demo campaigns per organization

Retention: Demo data auto-deletes after 90 days of inactivity.

Features: All core features work; some advanced integrations disabled.

From Demo to Production

When ready for real hiring:

Checklist:

1. ✅ Understand agent scoring system
2. ✅ Know how to add and assess candidates
3. ✅ Practiced comparison and filtering
4. ✅ Comfortable with team collaboration
5. ✅ Tested export and reporting
6. ✅ Reviewed campaign settings options

Then: Create your first real campaign!

Getting Help in Demo Mode

In-app hints: Demo mode shows contextual tips and guidance.

Demo walkthrough: Click "Start Demo Tour" for step-by-step guide.

Support: Chat support available even in demo mode—ask questions anytime.

Next Steps

• Create your first real campaign
• Set up notifications for real hiring
• Invite your team to collaborate

Pro Tip

Keep demo campaign: Even after starting real hiring, keep one demo campaign around for testing new features or training new team members without risk.