How to add videos to assessment questions

This article explains how to add a Loom & YouTube videos to a specific question in your Willo assessment. It is for employers and hiring managers who want to give candidates extra context using video.

What this feature does

You can add a Loom & YouTube videos to any question in your assessment. When you add a video to a question, candidates see the video embedded directly on the page when they view the question.

This is useful when you want to:

Introduce yourself or your team
Explain what you are looking for in an answer
Give candidates helpful context before they respond
Present a problem or challenge for the candidate to solve

Before you begin

To use this feature, you need:

A Loom or YouTube account with a recorded video
The share link for that video
Access to Willo

How to add a video to a question

Open the assessment creator in Willo.
Select the question you want to add a video to.
Copy the share link for your Loom or YouTube video.
Paste the link into the question.
Save your changes.

The video is now linked to that question:

What candidates see

When a candidate reaches the question, the video appears embedded on screen. Candidates can play the video directly within the question and do not need to leave Willo or open a separate tab.

Best practices

Keep videos short and focused so candidates stay engaged.
Use video to add clarity, not to replace the written question.
Add videos only to the questions where extra context is helpful.
Test the candidate view to confirm the video plays as expected.
Ensure Closed Captions are turned 'On'.

Common questions

Do candidates need a Loom or YouTube account to watch the video? No. Candidates can watch the embedded video without an account.

Can I add a video to more than one question? Yes. You can add a video to any or every question in your assessment.

Can I remove or change the video later? Yes. Open the question in the assessment creator, then update or remove the link.

Need more help?

If you need further assistance, contact our support team using the chat icon in the bottom-right corner of any page. You can also chat with Wilma, our AI support agent, for immediate assistance.