For Creators
What Is an AI Interview Assistant?
Learn what an AI interview assistant does, how it differs from an AI interviewer, and where it fits in a modern hiring workflow.
Direct answer
An AI interview assistant is software that helps teams run interviews more efficiently. It may generate interview questions, conduct the conversation, ask follow-ups, transcribe answers, score responses, summarize evidence, and help reviewers decide what to do next.
Assistant vs. Interviewer
The phrase “AI interview assistant” can mean two different things. Some tools assist a human interviewer behind the scenes. Others, like Aural, can conduct the interview directly as an AI interviewer.
| Mode | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation assistant | Drafts questions, rubrics, and interview plans. | Teams that still run live human interviews. |
| Review assistant | Summarizes transcripts and highlights evidence. | Teams that need faster post-interview review. |
| AI interviewer | Conducts the interview and adapts follow-ups in real time. | High-volume screening, research, and practice. |
What Aural Automates
Question generation
Describe the role or research goal, then generate a complete interview with criteria and question types.
Adaptive follow-ups
Let the AI ask for examples, tradeoffs, evidence, or clarification when a response is thin.
Multichannel sessions
Run text, voice, or video interviews from one template.
Review-ready reports
Turn each conversation into transcripts, summaries, scores, and insights.
Where It Fits in Hiring
- Before screening - generate a consistent interview and scoring rubric.
- During screening - let candidates complete the interview asynchronously.
- After screening - review structured evidence and shortlist candidates.
- Final rounds - use human interviews for relationship-building and deep judgment.