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Preview your interview before going live

Test exactly how candidates will experience your interview and catch any issues before sharing your first invitation.

Updated over a month ago

Never launch blind. The preview feature lets you experience your interview exactly as candidates will, from welcome message to final submission.

Walk through every question, check your timing settings, verify your branding looks perfect, and even see how Truffle's AI analyzes responses. It's your final quality check before going live.

Why preview matters

  • Catch typos and errors - Spot mistakes in questions or instructions before candidates see them.

  • Test the candidate flow - Ensure the experience feels smooth and professional.

  • Verify timing settings - Experience your thinking time and response limits firsthand.

  • Check your branding - See how your logo, colors, and messages appear together.

  • Test AI analysis - Understand what insights Truffle generates from responses.

  • Build confidence - Know exactly what you're asking candidates to do.

How to preview your interview

  1. Complete your interview setup through the Set up position and Add questions steps.

  2. Navigate to the Review and activate step.

  3. Scroll to the Interview preview section at the bottom of the page.

  4. Click Preview interview.

Start your preview

When you click preview, a modal appears explaining what you're about to see:

  • Interview is live but private - only you can access it.

  • You can edit anytime after previewing.

  • Complete the interview to see AI analysis.

Click Start preview to begin.

Note: The preview uses a private link that only works for you. Candidates cannot access your interview until you activate and share it.

What to check during preview

The candidate welcome experience

Your preview starts exactly where candidates begin. Check these elements:

Company branding

  • Logo displays correctly and is properly sized.

  • Brand colors appear throughout the interface.

  • Company name is accurate.

Welcome message

  • Text or video greeting sets the right tone.

  • Position title and company are clearly stated.

  • Any custom instructions are easy to understand.

Test the full experience

  1. Read each question carefully for clarity and typos.

  2. Experience timing firsthand:

    1. Watch the thinking timer count down.

    2. Feel if 2 minutes is enough response time.

    3. Check if retake options appear correctly.

  3. Test any qualification questions you've added.

  4. Complete the entire interview to see the candidate completion screen.

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