A live video interview is a real-time, remote interview conducted online. Multiple interviewers and candidates can participate in the live interview at the same time. Recright Live interview is GDPR compliant and you can record the interview to view it later in Recright.
If you wish to start using Recright Live, contact your Customer Success Manager at Recright.
Here's a step-by-step guide how to create a Recright Live interview in Recright.
Start by creating a video interview by clicking "Create New" in the live video section in Recright.
Choose video interview type:
Normal live interview ( The time of the live interview is chosen by the hiring team)
Scheduled live interview (The time of the live interview is chosen by the candidate based on your availability)
Click "Continue"
Normal Live Interview Setup
Normal Live Interview Setup
Fill in the following fields:
Interview Title
Enter the title of the interview.
Interview Start Time
Set the time the interview will begin. Note: The interview will be accessible for two hours from this time.
Interviewers
Add interviewer email address(es). Make sure to add all interviewers before the interview starts—otherwise, they won’t have access to the recording afterward.
Candidates
Add candidate email address(es).
Invitation Email
You can customise the invitation email here if needed (optional)
Candidate will receive the invitation email after creating the interview (example below)
Scheduled Live Interview Setup
Scheduled Live Interview Setup
Fill in the following fields:
Interview Title
Enter the title of the interview.
Candidates
Add candidate email address(es).
Interviewers
Add interviewer email address(es). Make sure to add all interviewers before the interview starts—otherwise, they won’t have access to the recording afterward.
Set the time frame and the slot length for meetings
Once you have selected the interviewers and the time frame, you'll see what slots will be visible to the candidate. If you change the preset, remember to refresh availability by clicking "Refresh Availability"- button.
If your calendar is not yet connected to Recright, you can find the instructions to set the calendar here.
Click Continue to modify the invitation email. You can customise the invitation email here if needed (optional)
Once you confirm the interview by clicking "Create", the candidate will receive an email to book the meeting (see the example below)
After clicking the provided link, the candidate will be able to select a suitable day and time for the meeting.
Once the time has been confirmed, candidate will receive a confirmation email with link.
The meeting will automatically be visible in your calendar and in Recright.
Live Interview Flow and Settings
When it's time for the interview, log in to Recright, open the scheduled interview, and click "Enter Live Interview" to join the session.
Before entering the video interview room, take a moment to review your settings. You can choose a virtual background, and test your camera and microphone to ensure everything is working properly. You’ll also be able to view the settings once you’re in the interview.
Once you’re ready, simply click “Join meeting” to enter.
You’ll receive a notification when someone joins the interview. To admit the candidate, recruiter, or hiring manager, simply click "Let in" as shown below.
During the interview you can do the following:
You can close your camera + microphone
You can share your screen
You can record the interview (will be saved in Recright-platform, you can make several recordings)
You can react (send claps, hearts etc.)
You can chat with the participants
Once completed, you can exit the video interview by clicking "Leave"
If you have recorded the interview, the interview will be available on Recright. Click "See live recordings"
If you have recorded several videos, all will be visible in this view.
You can delete the video interview and its details anytime by clicking "Remove live interview."
To cancel the interview, simply click the "Cancel Live Interview" button at the bottom of the page.
Once canceled, the interview will be automatically removed from Recright, and the candidate will be notified via a cancellation email.
Settings
You can access the settings during the interview by clicking the small gear icon. In the settings, you can adjust and test your camera and microphone as needed. For example, you can switch to an external microphone if you prefer.
In the Effects section, you can adjust your background image. If you like, you can also upload your own background by clicking "Drag or click to add image." To confirm your changes, click "Apply."
In the General section, you can choose the language and the skin tone for reactions.
In the Advanced Settings, you can adjust the options listed below.
