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?

Last updated 19 September 2026Applies to Web, Android app, iPhone app

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