SAMMI
Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom
What it is
SAMMI is a web platform for asynchronous structured interviews based on the Multiple Mini Interview method. Employers record questions in advance, candidates answer online when convenient, and recruiters review responses later. The system transcribes answers and provides a score for each question plus an overall performance score. Employers can use ready-made or customized MMI questions and record interviewer prompts with representatives of their organization’s community. SAMMI 3 offers customizable fonts, color schemes, real-time subtitles, and progress controls. The company says candidates with additional learning needs or who are neurodiverse can receive 25% extra time per question. Administrators view an applicant status page that updates hourly. Once an interview starts, candidates must complete the circuit without leaving and returning later. If Wi-Fi affects uploading, a recording copy is automatically downloaded to the applicant’s hard drive. Setup costs vary with customization, per-interview volume discounts are available, and pricing is provided on request. SAMMI-Select describes the service as supporting diverse hiring across academic, public, and industry sectors. It acts as processor for live interviews, retaining recordings according to the inviting organization’s instructions.
For and against
For
- Asynchronous candidate interviews
- Transcribes answers and provides scores
- Custom or off-the-shelf MMI questions
- Real-time subtitles and progress controls
- Automatic recording download fallback
Against
- Candidates cannot pause and return later
- Pricing is provided on request
- Setup costs vary by customization
- No live interviews
The verdict
SAMMI provides a structured, recorded alternative to live interviews, with scoring and accessibility settings. Organizations should account for the one-session interview requirement and custom pricing model.
Who it suits
SAMMI suits academic, public, and industry organizations seeking structured asynchronous interviews and diverse hiring processes. It is designed for recruiters who review recorded candidate answers rather than conduct live interviews.
Plans and prices
SAMMI
Setup costs vary by off-the-shelf or bespoke customisation · per-interview fee · volume discounts available
Read 9 Oct 2026 · sammi-select.co.uk
On the record
- Accessibility
- SAMMI 3 offers customisable fonts, colour schemes, real-time subtitles and progress customisation.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Automated decisions
- SAMMI-Select says it does not use SAMMI-3 accessibility or personalisation settings to profile candidates or make automated decisions.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Candidate time
- The company says candidates with additional learning needs or who are neurodiverse can receive 25% extra time per question.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- For live interviews, the inviting organisation is the data controller and SAMMI-Select acts as processor; recordings are retained according to the organisation’s instructions and securely deleted after the agreed period.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The company describes its systems as designed for organisations seeking diverse hiring and says it serves academic, public and industry sectors.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Interview flow
- Employers record questions in advance; candidates answer online when convenient, and recruiters review the submitted responses later.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Interview limit
- Candidates cannot leave after starting an interview and return later; they must complete the circuit once begun.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Offline upload fallback
- A copy of recordings is automatically downloaded to the applicant’s hard drive in case Wi-Fi affects upload.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing details
- Setup costs depend on whether off-the-shelf or bespoke customisations are required; per-interview volume discounts are available, and customers are directed to contact the company for details.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Progress monitoring
- Recruiting administrators can view an applicant status page that tracks progress and updates hourly.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SAMMI is an asynchronous structured interview platform for candidate selection, based on the Multiple Mini Interview method.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Question options
- Employers can use off-the-shelf or customised MMI questions and record interviewer questions with representatives of their organisation’s community.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Scoring
- The platform transcribes candidate answers and provides scores for each question and an overall combined performance.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says the company uses technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.sammi-select.co.uk · read 9 Oct 2026
