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What’s the Difference Between Async Video Interviews and Avatar-Based Video Interviews?

We offer two types of AI-powered interview formats to meet different hiring needs: Async Video Interviews and Avatar-Based Video Interviews.

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Written by Anna Johnson
Updated over 4 weeks ago

Async Video Interviews (Structured Format)

  • How it works:
    Candidates record answers to predefined behavioral and situational questions at their convenience. This gives them time to prepare and respond thoughtfully without interruptions.

  • Best for:
    High-volume or entry-level hiring, where fairness, consistency, and scalability are key.

  • Why use it:

    • Ensures every candidate gets the same experience

    • Allows for objective, structured evaluation

    • Reduces screening time across large applicant pools

    • Promotes equitable hiring by minimizing interviewer bias



Avatar-Based Video Interviews (Dynamic Format)

  • How it works:
    An AI avatar conducts the interview using more open-ended or dynamic questioning, allowing deeper exploration of a candidate’s subject matter expertise.

  • Best for:
    In-depth screening for specialized or senior roles.

  • Why use it:

    • Offers a more conversational and immersive interview experience

    • Can adapt follow-up questions based on candidate responses (if dynamic)

    • Useful for evaluating critical thinking, depth of knowledge, and spontaneity



Summary Table:

Feature

Async Video Interview

Avatar-Based Video Interview

Format

Structured

Dynamic- Unstructured / Semi-Structured

Candidate Experience

Time to prepare

Real-time or simulated interaction

Use Case

High-volume / Mass hiring

Role-specific / Expert evaluation

Interview Type

Fixed questions

Fixed or dynamic follow-ups

Key Benefit

Fairness, scale, consistency

Depth, spontaneity, interaction

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