Integrity Monitoring helps you identify candidates who may have received external assistance during their interview. Ribbon analyzes multiple signals to flag potential concerns for your review.
What It Detects
Ribbon monitors four categories of potential integrity concerns:
Audio Environment
What it checks: Clear and unassisted communication
Detects irregular audio patterns that may indicate:
- Another person speaking or whispering
- Text-to-speech tools being used
- Background voices providing answers
Response Timing
What it checks: Irregular response cadence
Analyzes the timing of candidate responses to identify:
- Unnaturally long pauses (possibly reading or typing)
- Responses that are too quick for the question complexity
- Inconsistent pacing throughout the interview
What it checks: Irregular speaking response patterns
Identifies unnatural speech patterns such as:
- Reading verbatim from a script
- Sudden changes in vocabulary or speaking style
- Responses that don’t match natural conversation flow
Interview Focus
What it checks: Dedicated attention to assessment
Detects when a candidate’s attention may have wandered:
- Looking away from the screen frequently
- Apparent multitasking during responses
- Signs of distraction or divided attention
Viewing Integrity Results
After an interview completes, integrity monitoring results appear in the candidate’s detail page.
Status Indicators
| Status | Meaning |
|---|
| No concerns detected (green) | No integrity issues identified |
| Concern detected (red) | One or more potential issues flagged |
| Processing | Analysis still in progress |
Reviewing Concerns
When concerns are detected:
- Click to expand the Integrity Monitoring section
- See each concern type that was flagged
- Click Jump to moment to see exactly when it occurred
- Watch that portion of the interview to make your own judgment
Each concern includes:
- The type of concern
- A description of what was detected
- The timestamp where it occurred
Important Considerations
Integrity monitoring is a tool to assist your review, not a definitive judgment. Always watch flagged moments before making decisions.
False Positives Can Occur
Some legitimate situations may trigger flags:
- Poor internet connection affecting audio
- Candidate thinking before answering (response timing)
- Non-native speakers with different speech patterns
- Candidates in noisy environments
Use as One Data Point
Integrity monitoring should be one factor in your evaluation, alongside:
- Interview scores
- Specific answers and examples given
- Your overall impression from watching the interview
Best Practices
- Review flagged moments directly - Don’t rely solely on the flag
- Consider context - Technical issues can cause false positives
- Look for patterns - Multiple flags across categories are more significant
- Trust your judgment - You make the final call on candidate integrity
