Automated Interview Software for Fast Hiring

What is an automated interview?

An automated interview is like an always-open interview booth. Instead of chasing calendars, you record your questions once and candidates respond on their own time. Truffle’s AI then transcribes, scores, and summarizes every answer against the criteria you set—so you can review 100 applicants in the time it used to take to phone screen just one.

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Why HR teams switch to automated interviews — and why they choose Truffle

Screen more candidates without burning out your team

Candidates respond via video or voice (ideal for camera-shy roles too)

Share instantly by link, email, or QR code in your storefront

Built-in time limits keep answers concise and review fast

AI that thinks like your best recruiter

Clear, plain-English summaries — no jargon, no guesswork

Smart highlights of top moments and red flags

Transparent AI analysis you control — not a black-box algorithm

Instant alignment, zero scheduling hassle

Give your entire team access so they can see their pipeline

Let teammates rate candidates and leave comments

Slack & ATS integrations ship shortlists straight to your stack.

Success stories with automated video interviews

See how growing teams use Truffle’s automated video interview software to hire faster, spot stronger candidates, and cut time-to-hire in half.

I’ve tried a couple of different candidate screening tools, but Truffle’s automated video interviews are on another level. We review more candidates in less time — without burning out recruiters.

Graham Clarke
Baseworx

Finding the right Customer Service Rep felt impossible — until we used Truffle’s automated video interview software. We quickly found someone who aligned perfectly with our culture and vision.

Michael Sampson
Vibriance

What I love about Truffle is that its automated video interview platform focuses only on the features that matter. Just the 20% that drives 80% of our hiring success.

Pamela MacElree
Urban Athlete

We get knockout questions, automated interviews, and match scores in one place. No fluff, no bloat. Just the stuff that moves the needle.

Adrian Jusufi
Pro Seal Roof Coatings

We needed a Sales Manager fast. With Truffle’s automated video interviews, we instantly identified the right candidate — they hit the ground running on day one.

Eleni Varvitsioti
EnErgo Recruitment

Finding a copywriter who fit our brand voice used to take weeks. Truffle’s automated video interview platform made it simple — we had a perfect match in days.

Gene Sigalov
Upfirst

How Truffle’s AI interviews work under the hood

How Truffle’s automated video interviews work under the hood

Truffle makes hiring simple: collect authentic candidate responses, screen with AI, and instantly identify your top talent; all powered by automated video interview software.

Collect

Collect async interviews

Drop your must-haves into Truffle’s 60-second Intake Wizard. We auto-generate tailored interview questions and create a ready-to-use automated video interview flow.

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Screen

Screen with Truffle's AI

Send one link and candidates record their video answers whenever it works for them — even on mobile at 2 a.m. Truffle’s AI then transcribes and analyzes every response for consistency.

Identify

Identify top talent

Truffle’s “Hiring Brain” condenses long interviews into clear summaries and highlights, so you can scan insights fast, share shortlists with your team, and make better hiring decisions in record time.

Automated interviews vs. live interviews

Why more hiring teams are replacing live calls with automated video interview software

‍Live interviews slow hiring down
Coordinating calendars, juggling time zones, and rescheduling around conflicts can stretch hiring timelines by weeks. Automated video interviews remove that friction. Candidates record answers on their own schedule, while your team reviews responses whenever it works best.

‍Automated interviews mean no wasted time
No back-and-forth emails. No rescheduling. Just structured, high-signal answers delivered asynchronously and ready for review. With automated video interviews, candidates aren’t judged on how they perform in a rushed 15-minute Zoom — you get deeper insight into their real potential.

‍Better candidate experience, more inclusive hiring
Automated video interviews give applicants time to prepare and respond thoughtfully, without the pressure of a live audience. This flexibility opens doors for working parents, night-shift employees, and neurodiverse candidates who thrive with structure and breathing room.
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Automated video interviews speed up hiring, reduce recruiter burnout, and create a fairer candidate experience — all while giving your team better data to make confident hiring decisions.

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Truffle’s automated interviews make the biggest impact in these use cases

High-volume hiring

Truffle’s AI interview software helps businesses quickly screen dozens — or hundreds — of applicants for frontline roles. Just send your automated video interview link and get AI-powered insights, summaries, and match scores within hours.

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No TA team

If you don’t have a dedicated recruiting function, Truffle’s AI interviews act like an extra recruiter. Instead of juggling résumés or scheduling calls, you get instant summaries, red-flag alerts, and candidate highlight clips so you can make confident decisions fast.

Remote teams

Hiring across time zones? Managing rotating shifts? Automated video interviews keep your process moving. Candidates record answers on their schedule, and AI analysis ensures you review only the strongest responses — no delays, no bottlenecks.

Lean HR teams

When you’re a one-person HR department (or juggling five roles at once), Truffle’s AI interview software helps you shortlist candidates in record time. Executive summaries, match scoring, and key video clips mean you can review applicants on your lunch break.

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Our customers hire in half the time

Here’s how Truffle’s automated video interview software makes it possible.

AI MATCHING

Automated video interview responses are analyzed by Truffle’s AI to surface your best candidates instantly, based on the criteria that matter most to your team.

QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS

Build qualification questions directly into your automated video interviews to filter out unqualified applicants early and keep your pipeline focused.

AUTOMATION

From scheduling links to reminder emails, Truffle automates the entire video interview process so recruiters don’t waste hours on logistics.

INTEGRATIONS

Push candidate video responses, AI match scores, and summaries straight into your ATS or HR tools with Truffle’s plug-and-play integrations.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES

Every automated video interview is condensed into a clear, AI-written executive summary with highlights and red flags — cutting review time in half.

VIDEO & AUDIO

Async video interviews reveal tone, communication style, and reasoning skills you’ll never see on a résumé — giving you a fuller picture of every candidate.

Frequently asked questions about automated video interviews

Does Truffle's automated video interviews support multiple languages and time zones?

Yes. Truffle is built for global hiring. Candidates can complete interviews in any language, and our platform supports multilingual transcription and analysis. Because interviews are asynchronous, candidates can participate from any time zone. No scheduling required.

How do automated video interviews handle high applicant dropout rates?

Truffle is designed to minimize friction and keep candidates engaged. There’s no app to download or account to create, just click a link and record. Our mobile-friendly interface, short format, and clear instructions help maintain high completion rates. You can also A/B test intros or question formats to optimize engagement.

What are some automated video interview tools that include AI scoring for mass hiring?

Tools like Truffle, HireVue, and Spark Hire offer asynchronous video interviews with AI-assisted scoring. These platforms help recruiters screen faster by highlighting relevant responses, sentiment, and red flags—but final decisions always remain with humans. AI helps prioritize, not replace, recruiter judgment.

What are best practices for integrating automated interviews like Truffle with applicant tracking systems?

Start by aligning Truffle’s interview stage with your ATS workflow. Use automation rules to push qualified candidates forward based on match scores or knockout answers. Truffle integrates with most ATS platforms and can sync candidate data, transcripts, and AI summaries—so everything lives in one place. Training your team on how to interpret the insights is key for successful adoption.

How long do candidates have to complete the interview?

You can set deadlines based on your hiring timeline. Most teams give candidates 48–72 hours to complete the interview, but it’s flexible depending on urgency and volume.

Do candidates like using Truffle?

Yes. Candidates often appreciate the flexibility to respond on their own time, especially those balancing shift work or other job applications. We also allow you to include a short intro video from your hiring manager, which helps humanize the process and reduce candidate anxiety.

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