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What is a self-paced interview?
A self-paced interview puts candidates in the driver’s seat. Instead of scheduling and coordinating, candidates record their responses at their convenience—on their time, not yours. You review their answers when it works for you, giving you complete control over your hiring process. No phone tag. No calendar nightmares. Just efficient, streamlined hiring.
How self-paced interviews work
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Build interviews in minutes
Choose from our thoughtfully crafted questions or create your own custom one.
Decide on the amount of time a candidate has to answer, recording attempts, and more.
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
Invite candidates in bulk via email or simply share a link on your website or after someone submits an application.
Our intuitive dashboard tells you exactly who has and hasn't completed your one-way Truffle interview.
Easily navigate between different jobs and candidates.
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Make informed decisions
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 that you flagged to hear the interviewee in their own voice.
Quickly send Truffle's one-way interviews to hiring managers and other team members.
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Why businesses choose self-paced interviews
No more endless back-and-forth to lock down an interview time—a process that can take up to 2 hours per candidate.
Instead, business owners and candidates alike are free to engage on their own terms.
But it doesn't stop there. Self-paced interviews aren't just about convenience; they're about efficiency. You get to evaluate each candidate at your pace, spot top talent faster, and make better hiring decisions—without ever getting lost in the weeds of scheduling chaos.
Instead, business owners and candidates alike are free to engage on their own terms.
But it doesn't stop there. Self-paced interviews aren't just about convenience; they're about efficiency. You get to evaluate each candidate at your pace, spot top talent faster, and make better hiring decisions—without ever getting lost in the weeds of scheduling chaos.
“Love having the summary and scoring to help me decide where to focus attention.”
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Self-paced interview resources
Warning: These resources will make you an expert in automated reviews.
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Read the complete guide to asynchronous interviews.
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Virtual interviews
Read our research on virtual interviews.
Automated interviews
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Interview questions
Get the best one-way interview questions here.
Hiring resources
Check all our other hiring resources here.
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Tips for self-paced 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.
Self-paced interview FAQs
These are the questions people type into Google—so we tried to answer them.
How do self-paced interviews work?
Self-paced 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 self-paced 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 self-paced interview questions?
Yes, you can fully customize the questions to match the skills you’re seeking in candidates.
What are the benefits of using self-paced interviews?
Self-paced 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.
