Replays & Transcripts

Watch videos and search transcripts

Written By Ishaq from MeetCaria

Last updated 11 months ago

Every Interview Is Recorded

Access full video replays and searchable transcripts for every interview.

Video Replays

Accessing Replays

  1. aRecruiter → Completed Interviews

  2. Click candidate name

  3. Click "Watch Replay"

  4. Video loads in browser (no download required)

Video Features

Split-screen view:

  • Left: AI avatar asking questions

  • Right: Candidate responding

Playback controls:

  • Play/pause

  • Skip forward/backward (10 sec)

  • Speed control (0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x)

  • Volume control

  • Fullscreen mode

Question bookmarks: Auto-generated timestamps for each question. Click to jump directly.

Example bookmarks:

  • 0:00 - Introduction

  • 2:15 - Q1: Tell me about your background

  • 5:30 - Q2: Describe your technical experience

  • 9:45 - Q3: Walk through a challenging project

  • 14:20 - Q4: How do you handle feedback?

  • 18:00 - Closing

Keyboard shortcuts:

  • Space: Play/pause

  • ← →: Skip 10 sec

  • ↑ ↓: Volume

  • F: Fullscreen

Sharing Replays

Generate shareable link:

  1. Click "Share" button

  2. Toggle permissions:

    • View only

    • View + comment

    • View + download

  3. Set expiration (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, never)

  4. Copy link

Share with:

  • Hiring managers (no MeetAI login required)

  • Team members

  • Leadership for final approvals

Pro tip: Share with timestamp. Link starts at specific question.

Downloading Videos

Download options:

  • MP4 (720p or 1080p)

  • Audio only (MP3)

  • With or without avatar (candidate-only view available)

Use cases:

  • Archive for compliance

  • Share offline

  • Include in presentation decks

Storage: Videos stored for 2 years, then auto-archived (Enterprise can adjust).

Watch Speed Tips

1.5x speed: Best for quick review. Still clear, saves 33% time.
2x speed: For very familiar roles. Saves 50% time.
0.5x speed: If candidate has accent or speaks very fast.

Pro tip: Watch at 1.5x for initial screening, normal speed for finalists.

Transcripts

Full Text Transcript

Every interview auto-transcribed with:

  • Speaker labels (Avatar vs. Candidate)

  • Timestamps for every exchange

  • Punctuation and formatting

  • 95%+ accuracy

Example transcript:

[00:00] Avatar: Hi! Thanks for joining today. Let's get started. Can you tell me about your background?  [00:15] Candidate: Sure! I've been working as a software engineer for about 6 years now. I started at a small startup where I was one of the first engineers...  [02:30] Avatar: That's great experience. Can you tell me more about the tech stack you worked with?  [02:35] Candidate: Absolutely. We primarily used React on the frontend and Node.js for our backend services...

Transcript Features

Search functionality:

  • Ctrl+F to search any word or phrase

  • Highlights all instances

  • Jump between matches

Keyword highlighting: Auto-highlights important terms:

  • Technical skills mentioned (Python, React, AWS, etc.)

  • Soft skills (leadership, teamwork, problem-solving)

  • Company names

  • Metrics and numbers

Export options:

  • Plain text (.txt)

  • PDF with formatting

  • Word doc (.docx)

Copy to clipboard: Select any portion and copy for notes or reports.

Keyword Search Across All Transcripts

Global transcript search:

  1. aRecruiter → Search Transcripts

  2. Enter keyword (e.g., "machine learning" or "remote work")

  3. See all interviews where term was mentioned

  4. Click to jump to exact moment in video

Use cases:

  • "Find all candidates who mentioned AWS"

  • "Who has experience with remote teams?"

  • "Show me everyone who discussed startup experience"

Advanced search:

  • Exact phrase: "technical debt"

  • Multiple terms: leadership AND mentoring

  • Exclude: React NOT Angular

Sentiment Analysis (Pro+)

AI detects emotional tone throughout interview:

  • 😊 Positive (enthusiastic, confident)

  • 😐 Neutral (factual, professional)

  • 😟 Negative (frustrated, uncertain)

  • 🤔 Hesitant (unsure, searching for words)

Sentiment timeline: Visual graph showing emotional flow through interview.

Why it matters:

  • Detects passion for certain topics

  • Identifies discomfort areas (red flags)

  • Measures overall confidence level

Filler Word Detection

AI counts filler words automatically:

  • "um," "uh," "like," "you know," "sort of"

Filler word report:

  • Total count

  • Frequency (per minute)

  • Compared to average candidate

Why it matters: High filler word count may indicate:

  • Nervousness (normal for some candidates)

  • Lack of preparation

  • Communication challenges

Pro tip: Don't over-weight this. Some excellent candidates use fillers when thinking.

Question Response Time

Time to first word: Measures how long candidate takes to start answering each question.

Response length: How long each answer was (seconds and word count).

Pace insights:

  • Fast responder (< 3 sec): Prepared, confident, or impulsive

  • Moderate (3-7 sec): Thoughtful, considering answer

  • Slow (> 7 sec): Very deliberate, unsure, or language barrier

Comparative Transcripts (Pro+)

Side-by-side view: Compare 2-3 candidates' answers to the same question.

Example: Q: "How do you handle tight deadlines?"

Candidate A response: [Full answer]
Candidate B response: [Full answer]
Candidate C response: [Full answer]

AI comparison:

  • Who gave most specific examples

  • Who demonstrated best problem-solving

  • Key differences in approach

Use case: Final round decisions.

Pro Tips

Search for deal-breakers: Use transcript search to verify must-have experience was mentioned.

Watch key moments only: Use bookmarks to skip to critical questions, save time.

Share annotated transcripts: Highlight key passages and share with hiring team.

Archive for compliance: Keep transcripts for EEOC/legal compliance (especially for roles with high regulation).