Before activating a position, it's worth running through it as a candidate would. To catch awkward question phrasing, verify timing feels right, and confirm your branding looks how you want. Truffle has a Preview position button on Step 4 that opens the candidate-side interview flow for that position.
How to preview
To preview, open the position on Step 4 and click Preview position. The preview opens in the same browser tab.
Open the position from the Positions list.
Navigate to Step 4: Review and activate.
Click Preview position.
Your current tab loads the candidate-side interview flow. Walk through it as a candidate would.
Preview opens your position's real invite link with test mode turned on, and it does create a candidate record behind the scenes, flagged as a test so it's hidden from your normal candidate lists. Candidates browsing the public link on their own can't stumble into preview mode; the test flag is only added when you click the button yourself.
What you can test in preview
Preview shows you the full candidate experience. Everything real candidates will see, at real timing.
Welcome screen. Your logo, brand color, welcome message (video or text), estimated duration.
Personal data collection. What info candidates are asked (name, email, phone, location).
Qualification checks. If enabled, see the pre-interview filter questions in order.
Mic and camera check. The device-permission flow candidates go through.
Video interview. Answer your own questions on video or audio to verify thinking time, time limits, and retake behavior all feel right.
Assessments. Complete Personality, Work Scenarios, and/or Environment Fit sections if you've enabled them.
Completion screen. Your completion message + redirect URL (if you've set one).
What to check during preview
A good preview catches problems before they become candidate-facing bugs.
Questions — do they read naturally when spoken out loud? Custom questions often look fine in text and feel awkward when you record a response.
Thinking time — answer one of your questions and see whether 2 minutes is too much, too little, or right.
Branding — check logo sizing, color accents, and welcome video tone against your company look.
Welcome video — if you recorded one, check it plays correctly on whatever device a candidate might use.
Redirect URL — if you're sending candidates to a careers page or thank-you page, confirm the link is correct.
After preview
Use your browser's back button to return to position setup, and edit anything you want to change. Preview does create an application record, but it's flagged as a test and excluded from your normal candidate lists, so it won't show up alongside real candidates or affect your counts. When you're ready, click Activate interview to make the position live.