Big business automated interviews at small business prices

Use Truffle's automated interview software 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 lets candidates answer questions without speaking directly to a hiring manager or recruiting team.
This is useful for hiring a lot of people. This process reduces time spent on interviews while streamlining the hiring process.

For business owners, the benefits of automating include a more efficient interview process and improved candidates' experience. Job seekers can choose when to do their interviews, which is helpful for them.

How automated interview software works

Example of a welcome video for an online interview

Build interviews in minutes

Pick template questions
Choose from our thoughtfully crafted questions or create your own custom one.
Customize your settings
Decide on the amount of time a candidate has to answer, recording attempts, and more.
Personalize the experience
Add a welcome video or write a message that greets candidates when they open the Truffle link.
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Send invitations & track progress

Get your Truffle link
Invite candidates in bulk via email or simply share a link on your website or after someone submits an application.
Track completions
Our intuitive dashboard tells you exactly who has and hasn't completed your one-way Truffle interview.
Manage multiple jobs and candidates
Easily navigate between different jobs and candidates.
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Make informed decisions

Smart summaries
Our smart summaries highlight core competencies, cultural fit, and potential red flags, providing a well-rounded view of each candidate.
Listen back to key areas
Listen back to key areas that you flagged to hear the interviewee in their own voice.
Share with the hiring team
Quickly send Truffle's one-way interviews to hiring managers and other team members.
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Why businesses choose automated phone interviews

Business owners like automated interviews because they save time. There is no need to deal with scheduling problems. This helps them manage many candidates more efficiently.

These interviews provide consistency, ensuring all applicants are evaluated on the same criteria, reducing bias. This leads to quicker and more successful hiring.
Love having the summary and scoring to help me decide where to focus attention.”
Camden Boyd
Business Owner at Retro Wolf Games

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Small business owners really, really like Truffle

“We hired a copywriter recently and Truffle saved us at least 20+ hours. Quick to set up too.”

Gene Sigalov, Founder
“Love having the summary and scoring to help me decide where to focus attention."

Camden Boyd, Owner

Tips for automated phone 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

These are the questions people type into Google—so we tried to answer them.
How do automated phone 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 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 reducing 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.

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