Setting Up Interviews

Create your first AI interview

Written By Ishaq from MeetCaria

Last updated 5 months ago

Create Your First Interview in 5 Minutes

Step-by-step guide to launching AI-powered interviews.

Step 1: Create Interview

  1. Dashboard → aRecruiter

  2. Click "New Interview"

  3. Enter role details:

    • Job title (e.g., "Senior React Developer")

    • Department (Engineering, Sales, etc.)

    • Level (Entry, Mid, Senior, Lead, Executive)

    • Brief description (2-3 sentences about the role)

Step 2: Choose AI Avatar

Pick from 12+ avatars with different styles:

Alex (Default):

  • Style: Professional, warm

  • Best for: General roles, corporate environments

  • Tone: Balanced, encouraging

Jordan:

  • Style: Casual, conversational

  • Best for: Startups, creative roles

  • Tone: Friendly, relaxed

Taylor:

  • Style: Formal, structured

  • Best for: Finance, legal, executive roles

  • Tone: Polished, direct

Morgan:

  • Style: Technical, precise

  • Best for: Engineering, data science

  • Tone: Analytical, detail-oriented

Casey:

  • Style: Energetic, upbeat

  • Best for: Sales, marketing, customer-facing

  • Tone: Enthusiastic, motivating

Riley:

  • Style: Calm, patient

  • Best for: Healthcare, education, support

  • Tone: Empathetic, reassuring

Plus 6 more avatars.

Preview: Click any avatar to see a 30-second demo interview.

Pro tip: Match avatar to your company culture. Startups use casual avatars, corporates use formal.

Step 3: Add Questions

Option A: Write Your Own

Add 3-10 questions manually.

Question types:

  • Open-ended: "Tell me about a time when..."

  • Behavioral: "How do you handle conflict?"

  • Technical: "Explain how you would build..."

  • Situational: "What would you do if..."

  • Cultural fit: "What motivates you?"

Example questions:

  • "Walk me through your approach to [specific task]."

  • "Tell me about your biggest professional achievement."

  • "How do you prioritize when everything is urgent?"

  • "Describe a project where you failed. What did you learn?"

Option B: Let AI Generate

  1. Click "Generate Questions"

  2. AI suggests 5-8 questions based on role

  3. Review and edit

  4. Approve

AI considers:

  • Role requirements

  • Industry standards

  • Common interview practices

  • Your company description

Pro tip: Start with 3-5 core questions. AI asks intelligent follow-ups during the interview.

Step 4: Configure Settings

Interview duration:

  • Short: 15 minutes (3-4 questions)

  • Standard: 30 minutes (5-7 questions)

  • Long: 45 minutes (8-10 questions)

Language:

  • Auto-detect (default) - AI detects candidate's language

  • Preset language - Force specific language from 27 options

Follow-up questions:

  • Minimal: Stick to main questions only

  • Standard: Ask 1-2 follow-ups per question (default)

  • Deep: Ask 3-4 follow-ups for thorough evaluation

Recording settings:

  • Always enabled (required for scoring)

  • Candidates notified before interview starts

  • GDPR compliant

Scoring criteria weights: Adjust what matters most (totals 100%):

  • Skills match: 40%

  • Experience relevance: 30%

  • Communication ability: 20%

  • Cultural fit: 10%

Step 5: Review & Launch

  1. Preview interview flow

  2. Test with a sample response

  3. Click "Create Interview"

  4. Copy interview link

Interview is now live 24/7.

Sharing the Interview Link

Via email:

Hi [Candidate], Thanks for your interest in [Role] at [Company]! Next step: Complete a quick video interview at your convenience. Link: [interview_link] What to expect: - Takes about 30 minutes - Available 24/7 - AI-powered, no scheduling needed - You'll get confirmation when complete Looking forward to learning more about you!

Via aHunter campaign: Add interview link to your outreach sequence automatically.

Via ATS: Include link in job application auto-responses.

Via SMS: Text link directly for fast-moving candidates.

Customizing the Candidate Experience

Branding (Pro+):

  • Add company logo

  • Custom color scheme

  • Welcome message

  • Thank you page

Pre-interview instructions:

  • Dress code expectations

  • Technical requirements (camera, mic)

  • What to prepare

  • Time commitment

Post-interview:

  • Custom thank you message

  • Next steps timeline

  • Contact info for questions

Testing Your Interview

Before sharing:

  1. Click "Test Interview"

  2. Go through as if you're a candidate

  3. Review AI scoring

  4. Adjust questions if needed

Pro tip: Have a team member test it first.