Practical signal, not guesswork
Measure real SQL and Python performance with role-relevant questions instead of relying on multiple-choice trivia or resume keyword matching.
For Hiring Teams
Screen Data Candidates with Real SQL and Python Work
SQLPad helps teams evaluate data candidates faster with practical assessments, automatic grading, and clear reports. Replace noisy resume screens and generic coding quizzes with role-relevant signal your team can actually trust.
Up to 90%
Less screening time with automatic grading and reporting.
Real Work
Assess SQL and Python execution instead of trivia-style guessing.
One Link
Send a unique assessment session to each candidate in seconds.
Why teams choose SQLPad
Built for modern data hiring
Higher signal than resume screens
Quickly separate candidates who can actually write and reason through queries from those who only interview well on paper.
Consistent evaluation across the funnel
Every candidate gets the same assessment structure, scoring logic, and report format for a more defensible hiring process.
Faster handoff to interviews
Hiring managers can review results, code submissions, and correctness without manually grading every answer.
Available for approved employer partners. Email us for access, pricing, and a live walkthrough.
Why SQLPad
A better screening experience for employers and candidates
Generic coding tests create noise. SQLPad is designed for data hiring teams that care about practical skill, consistent scoring, and a fast path to the interview slate.
Less manual review
Automated grading and standardized reports reduce the amount of recruiter and hiring-manager time spent reviewing early-stage candidates.
Clearer hiring decisions
Give your team a consistent screening standard across candidates so it is easier to compare performance and defend shortlisting decisions.
What hiring teams get
- Prebuilt SQL and Python assessment sets for data science, analytics, and engineering hiring workflows.
- One unique link per candidate session, so distribution stays simple and organized.
- Automatic scoring, answer review, and email notifications when candidates complete their assessments.
- A cleaner handoff from recruiting to technical interviews, with real submission data instead of vague recruiter notes.
What candidates experience
- A structured assessment environment focused on relevant SQL and Python problem solving.
- Timed sessions and straightforward task expectations that feel closer to real job work than generic quiz platforms.
- A cleaner screening experience that respects candidate time while still giving your team useful evidence.
Assessment Catalog
Featured assessment sets
Start with practical SQL and Python screening sets for data-focused roles. Approved employer partners can review the catalog and purchase sessions directly.
| Name | Questions | Duration | Price | Purchase |
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| Social Network 1 | 5 | 1 hour | $19 / session |
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| Music Streaming 1 | 5 | 1 hour | $19 / session |
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| ECommerce 1 | 9 | 2 hours | $29 / session |
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| Professional Social Network | 4 | 1 hour | $19 / session |
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| Food Delivery 1 | 5 | 2 hours | $29 / session |
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Workflow
How it works
SQLPad is designed to fit neatly into the top of your hiring funnel without creating extra operational work for your team.
1. Get approved
Email us for a demo, access review, and guidance on which assessment sets match your hiring needs.
2. Buy sessions
Purchase the number of candidate sessions you need for the selected assessment set.
3. Invite candidates
Receive one unique link per session and send candidates directly into the assessment flow.
4. Review reports
Get completion notifications and automatically graded reports so your team can move faster on interview decisions.
Employer Access
Want a live candidate screening demo?
We can walk you through the assessment flow, recommended screening sets, and how SQLPad fits into your recruiting process.