During the interview
How long does the AI interview take?
The joining screen says about 15 minutes. If a session runs long the interviewer starts wrapping up at around 20 minutes and the session closes itself at around 25 minutes, so keep a half hour free.
Timings
- What you are told
- About 15 minutes on the joining screen.
- Wrap up
- At about 20 minutes the interviewer begins closing questions.
- Hard stop
- At about 25 minutes the session completes itself and is saved.
- Pause
- There is no pause button. Once you start, keep going.
Before you press start
- Tell people around you not to interrupt.
- Put your phone on silent if you are on a laptop.
- Keep the laptop plugged in.
- Close the apps that pop up notifications.
Related questions
What happens if I run out of time mid answer?
The session completes and saves what you have already said. It is not thrown away.
Can I finish early?
Maya ends the interview herself when she has what she needs. That is normal and does not mean it went badly.
Can I stop and come back?
Only in limited cases. See Can I pause, restart or retake the interview?