Online Interviews vs AI Interviews

What is an online interview?

An online interview is a format in which the interviewer and candidate talk in real time using video conferencing tools such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. It simply moves the in-person interview online, and the basic flow is the same as a traditional interview.

What is an AI interview?

In an AI interview, artificial intelligence takes on the role of the interviewer, and the candidate answers a set of preconfigured questions on video. There is no need for an interviewer to be present in real time, and candidates can take the interview whenever they like.

Comparison table

Pros and cons of online interviews

Pros

• Enables communication similar to meeting in person
• You can ask follow-up questions while watching the candidate's reactions
• It is easy to convey the company's atmosphere to candidates

Cons

• Scheduling takes time
• The interviewer's time commitment is long
• It is hard to handle large numbers of applicants

Pros and cons of AI interviews

Pros

• No scheduling required
• You can screen large numbers of applicants efficiently
• Evaluation criteria are unified, making it highly fair
• Candidates can take the interview whenever they like

Cons

• Real-time conversation is not possible
• Some candidates may feel resistant to AI
• It is hard to convey the company's atmosphere directly

Which should you choose?

Online interviews and AI interviews are not an either-or choice; it is effective to use each of them at the right stage of the hiring process.

This combination lets you achieve both hiring efficiency and deep communication with candidates.