AI voice interviews with real-time competency scoring
Replace unstructured phone screens with AI voice interviews that score communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills in real time. Kaaira — our AI interviewer — conducts structured conversational assessments with competency-based rubric scoring, at scale, with zero scheduling overhead.
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How Kaaira conducts AI voice interviews
Real-time AI conversations
Candidates speak naturally with Kaaira, Kaairo's AI interviewer. Each interview follows a structured conversation flow tailored to the competencies being assessed. Kaaira adapts follow-up questions based on responses, probing deeper into key areas while maintaining a natural, professional dialogue — no rigid scripts, no awkward pauses.
Competency-based scoring
Every response is evaluated against defined competencies using structured rubrics on a 0–100 scale. Each competency has clear behavioural descriptors so scores are transparent, defensible, and consistent across every candidate — regardless of who interviews them or when.
Multi-test integration
AI voice interviews work seamlessly alongside case studies, situational judgement tests, and multiple-choice questions in Kaairo's multi-test assessment framework. Assign custom weights to each test type and combine scores into a single, aggregated result — giving you a complete, multi-dimensional view of every candidate.
Consistent, structured interviews at scale
Traditional phone screens are inconsistent, time-consuming, and impossible to standardise. AI voice interviews solve every pain point.
Structured rubrics for every competency
Define the competencies that matter for each role — communication, leadership, problem-solving, customer orientation, or any custom competency. Kaaira evaluates candidates against these rubrics with the same criteria, every time, eliminating the variability of human interviewers.
Per-competency rationale and evidence
Each competency score includes a written rationale explaining the evaluation. Reviewers see exactly which responses demonstrated strength or gaps, making it easy to compare candidates on specific competencies rather than gut feel.
Strengths and gaps analysis
Beyond overall scores, Kaaira surfaces per-competency strengths and development areas. Hiring managers can quickly identify candidates who excel in critical competencies while flagging areas that may need further evaluation or onboarding support.
Scalable to hundreds of interviews simultaneously
Run hundreds of AI voice interviews in parallel. Every candidate gets the same structured experience with the same evaluation criteria — whether you are hiring for one role or conducting a company-wide assessment. No interviewer availability bottlenecks.
Zero scheduling overhead
Candidates complete their AI voice interview on their own time, from any device with a microphone. No calendar coordination, no timezone juggling, no rescheduling. Send the assessment link, and Kaaira handles the rest.
Weighted score aggregation across test types
Assign custom weights to AI voice interviews alongside case studies, SJTs, and MCQs. The platform calculates a combined score automatically, so you can balance conversational competency against analytical and knowledge-based evaluation in a single assessment.
Three steps to structured AI voice interviews
Set up once, assess every candidate consistently.
Configure competencies and rubrics
Select the competencies you want to assess — or let Kaairo's AI recommend them based on the role. Define scoring rubrics with clear behavioural descriptors for each competency. Set the interview weight within your multi-test assessment.
Candidates speak with Kaaira
Candidates join the AI voice interview from their browser — no app downloads required. Kaaira conducts a natural, structured conversation, asking role-relevant questions and probing follow-ups. The entire conversation is transcribed and analysed in real time.
Review scored results with evidence
Receive per-competency scores, written rationales, and strengths/gaps summaries. Compare candidates side by side on specific competencies. Combined scores with other test types are calculated automatically based on your configured weights.
Fair, consistent, and transparent evaluation
Every design decision prioritises objectivity and candidate experience.
Bias elimination through structure
Every candidate faces the same questions, the same rubrics, and the same AI evaluator. AI voice interviews remove the unconscious biases that affect human interviewers — appearance, accent, rapport, and interviewer fatigue — ensuring decisions are based on demonstrated competency, not first impressions.
Evidence-based rationale for every score
No black-box scoring. Every competency score includes a written explanation citing specific candidate responses that led to the evaluation. Reviewers and candidates can understand exactly how each score was determined.
Consistent evaluation across all candidates
Whether you interview 10 candidates or 1,000, every person is evaluated against the same rubric with the same rigour. Time of day, interviewer mood, and question variability are eliminated — the assessment experience is identical for everyone.
Human oversight and review
AI voice interviews augment human decision-making, not replace it. Hiring managers review AI-generated scores and rationales, access full transcripts, and make final decisions with better data. The AI provides the structured signal; humans make the call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does an AI voice interview work?
Candidates join the interview from their browser by clicking the assessment link. Kaaira, our AI interviewer, conducts a structured conversation — asking role-relevant questions, following up based on responses, and probing deeper into key competency areas. The entire conversation is transcribed and scored against predefined rubrics in real time.
What competencies can be assessed through voice interviews?
Any competency that can be demonstrated through conversation — communication, leadership, problem-solving, customer orientation, teamwork, critical thinking, stakeholder management, and more. You can use Kaairo's built-in competency library or define custom competencies with your own rubric descriptors.
How is each interview scored?
Each competency is scored on a 0–100 scale using structured rubrics with clear behavioural descriptors. Scores include a written rationale citing specific candidate responses, so reviewers can see exactly what drove each evaluation.
Can AI voice interviews be combined with other test types?
Yes. AI voice interviews integrate with Kaairo's multi-test assessment framework alongside case studies, situational judgement tests, and multiple-choice questions. You assign custom weights to each test type and the platform calculates a combined score automatically.
What technology does the candidate need?
A modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari) and a working microphone. No app downloads or plugins required. The interview runs entirely in the browser using WebRTC for real-time audio.
How is candidate data and privacy handled?
All audio is processed in real time and transcribed for scoring — no raw audio recordings are stored. Transcripts and scores are accessible only to authorised reviewers within your organisation. Kaairo follows data minimisation principles and complies with privacy best practices.
How long does an AI voice interview take?
Most AI voice interviews take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the number of competencies being assessed and the depth of follow-up questions. Candidates can complete the interview at any time that suits them.
Is the AI interviewer biased?
AI voice interviews are designed to reduce bias, not introduce it. Every candidate faces the same questions and rubrics. Scoring is based on demonstrated competency against predefined behavioural descriptors — not appearance, accent, or interviewer rapport. Evidence-based rationales ensure transparency.
See AI voice interviews in action
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