Features
Live video interviews when the conversation matters
Async video handles screening. But for final rounds, culture conversations, and technical deep-dives, you need a live call. CandidReel gives you scheduled video interviews with built-in recording, transcription, and the same AI-powered review workflow.
Async for screening, live for decision-making
Not every interview should be async. One-way video interviews are ideal for the first screen — when you need to evaluate 50 candidates without 50 phone calls. But when you've narrowed to 5 finalists and need to dig into technical skills, assess team dynamics, or let the candidate ask questions, a live conversation is the right tool.
CandidReel handles both formats in one platform. Candidates flow from async screening to live interviews without switching tools, and all interview data — recordings, transcripts, scores — lives in one place.
Every live call is recorded and transcribed
Hit record at the start of a live interview and CandidReel captures the full call — video, audio, and screen shares. After the call ends, transcription starts automatically (processing takes under 2 minutes for a 45-minute call). The AI scoring engine generates a summary, key takeaways, and optional scores against your rubric.
Recordings are stored securely and accessible from the candidate's profile. Share a timestamped link to a specific moment — "jump to 14:32 where they explain their system design approach" — instead of asking a hiring manager to watch the full 45 minutes.
Scheduling that works with your calendar
Live interviews integrate with CandidReel's calendar scheduling. Send a candidate a booking link, they pick a time from your availability, and a calendar event with the video call link is created automatically for both parties. Google Calendar and Outlook are both supported.
For panel interviews, set up multi-interviewer sessions where candidates meet with 2-4 team members. Each interviewer joins from their own device — no conference room required. Round-robin assignment distributes interviews across your team evenly.
Screen sharing for technical interviews
Both the interviewer and candidate can share their screen during a live call. Use it for live coding exercises, portfolio walkthroughs, whiteboard sessions, or presentation reviews. Screen content is captured in the recording alongside the video feed.
No plugins or extensions needed — screen sharing uses the browser's native capabilities and works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Candidates on mobile can share their screen on supported devices.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can join a live interview?
Up to 6 participants per call, including the candidate. This supports panel interviews with multiple interviewers.
Are live interviews recorded automatically?
Recording is enabled by the interviewer at the start of the call. All participants see a recording indicator. You can configure automatic recording as a default in your organization settings.
Does the candidate need to install anything?
No. Live video interviews run entirely in the browser, just like async interviews. The candidate clicks the call link and joins — no downloads, accounts, or plugins.
Can I use live interviews without the async feature?
Yes. You can use live and async interviews independently or combine them in the same hiring pipeline. See pricing for which plans include live video.
One platform for every interview
Screen with async, decide with live. Start your first video interview in 5 minutes. Free plan included — no credit card required.
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