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Edit interview questions

Change interview questions, response settings, or question order at any time, even after candidates start applying.

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In this article:

  • When to edit interview questions

  • Access the interview editor

  • Edit question text

  • Change response settings

  • Reorder questions

  • Add or remove questions

  • How edits affect existing candidates

When to edit interview questions

You can edit your interview questions:

  • Before activating your interview. Make changes during setup without affecting any candidates.

  • After candidates start applying. Update questions for new applicants while preserving existing candidate responses.

  • When question performance is unclear. Rephrase confusing questions that candidates struggle to answer.

  • When hiring needs change. Adjust questions if the role evolves or you discover new must-have skills.

All changes save immediately and apply to new applicants going forward.

1. Access the interview editor

  1. Go to your main dashboard where all your jobs are listed.

  2. Find the job you want to edit in the list.

  3. Click the three-dot menu (•••) on the right side of the job row.

  4. Select Edit from the dropdown menu.

This opens the interview editor where you can modify your questions and settings.

2. Edit question text

  1. Click the Add questions tab

  2. Find the question you want to edit in your questions list.

  3. Click the three-dot menu icon on the right side of the question.

  4. Select Replace question from the dropdown menu.

  5. Edit the question text in the field that appears.

  6. Click Save or press Enter to confirm.

3. Reorder questions

You can also change the sequence candidates see your questions in.

  1. Find the drag handle icon (six dots) on the left side of each question.

  2. Click and hold the drag handle.

  3. Drag the question up or down to your desired position.

  4. Release to drop the question in place.

The new order saves automatically. New candidates see questions in the updated sequence.

4. Add or remove questions

Add a new question

  1. Click + Add a question below your existing questions.

  2. Type your question text in the field that appears.

  3. Press Enter or click Save.

The question is added to the bottom of your list. Drag it to reorder if needed.

Recommendation: Keep your interview to four to six questions total. This creates a five to eight-minute interview that respects candidates' time while giving you enough insight.

5. Add video context to a question

If you want to introduce a question with a video explanation:

  1. Click the three-dot menu on the question.

  2. Select Add video.

  3. Record or upload your video introduction.

  4. Save the video.

Candidates see your video before they answer the question. This works well for explaining complex scenarios or adding a personal touch.

Remove a question

  1. Click the three-dot menu on the question you want to delete.

  2. Select Remove question.

  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

The question disappears from your interview immediately. Existing candidates who already answered retain their responses in their profiles, but the question won't appear for new applicants.

6. Replace a question from the catalog

Instead of writing a new question from scratch, you can swap in a pre-written question:

  1. Click the three-dot menu on the question you want to replace.

  2. Select Replace question.

  3. Click Browse catalog if that option appears.

  4. Choose a question from Truffle's question library.

  5. Click Save.

This keeps your question count the same while updating the content.

How edits affect existing candidates

Understanding what happens to candidates who already applied helps you decide when to make changes.

New applicants

New candidates always see your current questions. Any edits you make apply immediately to people who apply after you save your changes.

Existing candidates

Existing candidates keep their original answers. People who applied before your edits retain the responses they already recorded. You can still review their answers to the old questions.

When to edit vs. create a new interview

Edit the existing interview when:

  • You're fixing typos or clarifying confusing wording.

  • You're adjusting time limits for better candidate experience.

  • The role hasn't fundamentally changed.

Create a new interview when:

  • You're hiring for a significantly different role or seniority level.

  • You want to A/B test completely different question sets.

  • You need to keep the old version active while testing the new one.

Best practices

  • Test your edits. After making changes, click Preview interview to experience what candidates will see.

  • Edit early if possible. Make most adjustments before activating your interview to keep all candidates on the same question set.

  • Don't over-edit. Frequent question changes make it hard to compare candidates fairly. Make thoughtful updates, not constant tweaks.

  • Keep time limits consistent. If you increase time limits, all candidates moving forward get more time. Consider whether this creates an unfair advantage.

  • Document major changes. If you make significant edits after receiving applications, note this in your hiring process so you can contextualize different candidate responses.

  • Remove questions carefully. Once you delete a question, it's gone from the interview. You can still see old answers in existing candidate profiles, but you can't add the question back for new applicants without retyping it.

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