Automated interviews made easy

Use automated interviews to assess culture-fit and hard-skills—all without having to pick up the phone.
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What is an automated interview?

An automated interview allows candidates to complete the interview without direct interaction with a hiring manager or recruiting teams, making it ideal for managing high volume hiring. This process reduces time spent on interviews while streamlining the hiring process.

For talent acquisition teams, the benefits of automating include a more efficient interview process and improved candidates' experience. Job seekers benefit from the flexibility to complete the interview on their schedule, while hiring managers can focus on key tasks, making automated interviews an effective tool for modern recruitment.

Screen candidates with just one-click

Get all the benefits of traditional interviews, but in a fraction of the time.

Assess candidates in minutes. No scheduling headaches. Just fast results.
Cut 6-8 days from your hiring timeline. Precision meets speed.
Get started in under 5 minutes. No waiting. No excuses. Just hire smarter.

Reach candidates anytime, anywhere

Don’t let top talent slip away. Share your Truffle links through email, text, or any platform that works best for you—and leverage data to improve your hiring outcomes.

Use AI-powered summaries

Discover the right candidates quickly and efficiently.

Accurate interview transcription. Say goodbye to manual notes—get clear insights instantly.
AI-powered interview summaries. Identify top talent in a flash.

Champion diversity

Remove unconscious bias with audio-first, self-paced interviews that provide structured, fair, and consistent evaluations for every candidate. Offering audio-only options also enhances accessibility, fostering a more inclusive hiring process.

Why recruiters choose automated interviews

Recruiters prefer automated interviews because they save time by eliminating scheduling hassles, allowing them to efficiently handle high volumes of candidates. These interviews provide consistency, ensuring all applicants are evaluated on the same criteria, reducing bias. Additionally, automated interviews free up time for recruiters to focus on more strategic tasks, while offering a better candidate experience by allowing them to complete the process at their convenience. The data and analytics generated from these interviews also help recruiters make more informed decisions, leading to faster and more effective hiring.

Why choose automated interviews?

Traditional phone screens are clunky, time-consuming, and come with hidden frustrations. Truffle's self-paced interviews, on the other hand, are designed for efficiency and flexibility.
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The Truffle way
Flexible for candidates
Say goodbye to scheduling headaches
Consistent evaluations
Efficient and easily scalable
Pay-as-you-go pricing
AI-powered insights
Phone screens
Lack of flexibility
Scheduling nightmares
Inconsistent interview schedule
Time-consuming and slow
Costly
Manual work

Tips for automated interviews

Standardize questions
Use the same set of questions for all candidates to ensure consistency and fairness in evaluation.
Limit questions
Limit the number of questions to focus on key skills and avoid overwhelming candidates.
Clear instructions
Provide detailed guidelines on how candidates should record and submit their responses.
Set time limits
Implement reasonable time limits for each response to ensure concise and relevant answers.
Allow flexibility
Give candidates a reasonable timeframe to complete the interview at their convenience.
Prioritize accessibility
Ensure your platform is user-friendly and accessible to candidates from all backgrounds and devices.

Automated interview FAQs

Have other questions? Email us at hello@hiretruffle.com.
How do automated interviews work?

Automated interviews allow candidates to record responses to pre-set questions at their convenience. Recruiters then review these responses on their own time, without scheduling a live interaction.

How are candidates evaluated in automated interviews?

Each candidate is evaluated based on a consistent set of criteria. AI tools and data insights help assess their responses, ensuring fairness and accuracy.

Can I customize the interview questions?

Yes, you can fully customize the questions to match the skills and qualifications you’re seeking in candidates.

What are the benefits of using automated interviews?

Automated interviews save time, reduce bias, and allow you to screen more candidates efficiently. They also provide flexibility for both recruiters and candidates by eliminating scheduling conflicts.

Do candidates need special software to complete the interview?

No, candidates can complete the interview through a simple web interface, with no downloads or special software required.

How can I track candidate progress in automated interviews?

Our system provides real-time updates, allowing you to see which candidates have completed the interview and to review responses as they come in.

Smarter, faster, and fairer hiring starts here.