1.4 Candidates: What to Expect from a Braintrust AIR Interview

💡 What is an AIR interview?

AIR (AI Recruiter) is an on-demand video interview platform that allows you to showcase your experience in your own words—on your schedule. Instead of waiting to speak with a recruiter, you can complete your interview immediately after applying.

🕐 How long does the interview take?

Most AIR interviews take 15–20 minutes to complete. It’s best to find a quiet, well-lit space where you won’t be interrupted.

📱 Do I need to download anything or log in?

Nope! You’ll receive a link via email or text. Just click to start—no downloads, no accounts.

🔁 Can I pause or retake my answers?

Typically, you get one chance per question, similar to a live interview. This ensures fairness and authenticity. If you lose connection or need to pause, most interviews allow you to resume from where you left off.

🌍 What if I have an accent or English isn’t my first language?

AIR is designed to understand a wide range of English accents. Support for additional languages is in development and can be piloted on request.

🧠 How does AIR evaluate me?

The AI analyzes your words, not your appearance, tone, or background. It uses job-specific criteria to generate a structured scorecard and shares it with the hiring team. Recruiters and hiring managers still make the final decisions. 

Important: All decisions are made by human reviewers. Recruiters and hiring managers use the scorecard as one input among many—they still make the final call.

💬 What happens next?

A recruiter will review your interview and follow up in regards to next steps. 

🚀 The Value of an AIR Interview

✅ It’s easy and flexible
Over 80% of candidates opt in to complete an AIR interview because it’s simple to use—you can take it anytime, from your phone or laptop/desktop, with no downloads or logins.

🕒 Faster decisions
Candidates often move from application to offer much faster—as little as 48 hours—compared to traditional hiring processes.

🔒 Bias-free & private
AIR scores only your responses—not your race, gender, age, or appearance—reducing bias and improving fairness.

🎥 Stand out early
Your responses are seen by the hiring team—not just your resume—helping great talent shine earlier in the process.