Interview template

A browser interview agenda candidates can follow

Use this free checklist for a recruiter screen, portfolio review or panel interview. It gives the candidate a clear joining path and gives the interviewers enough structure to listen, ask useful questions and record the next step.

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By Meeto · Updated September 25, 2026

Before the interview, remove avoidable uncertainty

Name the format

Tell the candidate whether this is a recruiter screen, portfolio review, technical conversation or panel, and who will attend.

Set a realistic length

Include the expected duration and whether there will be time for the candidate's questions. Add a calendar buffer when several interviewers must join.

Share the joining path

Send one Meeto link, the time zone, a short preparation note and a reminder that a current browser is enough. Suggest a device check without asking for private credentials.

Use an online booking page when a candidate should choose an available slot. For an immediate screen, start a free instant meeting and share its link.

Copy this browser interview agenda

Replace the bracketed text and send the short details before the call. Keep the prompts as interviewer notes, not a script the candidate has to guess.

Interview: [role and interview stage]
Length: [30 / 45 / 60 minutes]
People: [names and roles]

1. Welcome and format (0–5 min)
   - Introduce everyone and confirm the time available.
   - Explain the format and leave space for candidate questions.

2. Candidate context (5–10 min)
   - What interested you in this role?
   - Which recent project or result would you like to discuss?

3. Evidence for the role (10–25 min)
   - Ask one question about the work the role requires.
   - Ask for the candidate's reasoning, decisions and trade-offs.
   - Leave time for a portfolio, code or screen walkthrough when relevant.

4. Candidate questions (25–28 min)
   - What would you like to understand about the team or work?

5. Close and next step (28–30 min)
   - Explain what happens next and when the candidate should expect an update.
   - Confirm any follow-up material and the correct contact.

For a panel, assign one person to guide the agenda and one person to watch the time. Keep the candidate's evaluation in your approved hiring system; the meeting room is for the conversation.

Close with a fair, clear follow-up

Repeat the next step. Tell the candidate whether there is another interview, a task or a decision review, and give a realistic update date.
Capture evidence separately. Write role-relevant observations in the hiring system your team uses. Do not copy unnecessary personal details into the meeting chat or a shared recording.
Review capture permissions. If a paid host records, confirm that the candidate understood the purpose, access and retention rules before capture starts.
Close access when appropriate. End the room and review any shared material according to your organisation's candidate-data policy.

Frequently asked questions

Can a candidate join a Meeto interview without an account?

Yes. A candidate can open the interview link in a current desktop or mobile browser without creating a Meeto account or installing an app. They may need to allow camera or microphone access before joining.

Should I send the interview agenda to the candidate?

Send a short version with the role, expected length, people attending and anything to prepare. Keep evaluation notes in your approved recruiting system rather than in the meeting chat.

Can a Meeto interview be recorded?

Cloud recording and AI summaries require a paid host. Capture is opt-in and visibly indicated when it starts; tell the candidate why you want to record and follow your hiring and retention policy.

Try your first browser meeting

Create a room, share the link and invite someone to join you.