Creating a Video Interview

Start with the job record, which becomes the foundation for your interview.

From your dashboard, click Create Job and enter the role details:

• Job title
• Job description
• Hiring deadline
• Timezone

You can add the description by pasting an existing one or generating it with AI. Review the final version before saving so the role is clear and consistent.

Next, design the questions candidates will answer.

Choose the method that fits your workflow:

• AI-generated questions based on the job description
• Pre-built templates for faster setup
• Custom questions written from scratch

For custom questions, click Add Question, choose the type, and enter the prompt. You can also add supporting context in the description field.

Supported question types:

• Video — candidate records a video answer
• Audio — candidate records only audio
• Text — candidate writes a response
• Single choice — candidate selects one option

Fine-tune each question with these settings:

• Allowed takes — how many times a candidate can re-record
• Thinking time — how long they have to prepare
• Allocated response time — how long they have to answer

Bring in the people who should review interviews.

Open Add Team Members, choose the reviewers for this job, and save your selection. This helps keep access controlled and ensures the right people can evaluate candidates.

You can also enable email notifications so your team gets notified when a candidate completes the interview.

Make the interview feel like part of your brand.

Use the customization options to tailor the candidate experience so it matches your company’s look and feel. A consistent experience helps candidates trust the process and keeps the interview aligned with your hiring workflow.

Finally, send the interview to candidates.

Xinterview supports three invitation methods:

Direct link

• Generate a shareable interview link
• Send it through email, LinkedIn, job boards, your website, or social media
• Best for public postings and broad outreach

Email invitation

• Send personalized invitations directly to candidates
• Each candidate receives a unique link
• Best for targeted outreach and follow-ups

Bulk upload

• Upload a CSV file with candidate names and email addresses
• Send invitations to many candidates at once
• Best for large hiring campaigns

If you use CSV upload, test a small batch first to confirm the format is correct.