# How to Build Interview Kits in SmoothHiring

SmoothHiring's **AI Interview Kit** uses artificial intelligence to generate tailored interview questions and comprehensive interview preparation materials for each candidate. Stop spending hours preparing for interviews — let AI create structured, role-specific interview kits in seconds.

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## Overview

![Interview templates](/files/flow-interview-letters6eacbb.png)

The AI Interview Kit provides:

- **AI-generated interview questions** tailored to the specific role
- **Candidate-specific interview questions** based on individual resumes
- **Structured interview guides** with scoring criteria
- **Resume analysis** to identify areas worth exploring in the interview

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## Generating AI Interview Questions

### Role-Based Interview Questions

Generate interview questions based on the job role:

1. Navigate to **Jobs** and select a job posting.
2. Access the AI tools for the job.
3. Click **Generate Interview Questions** or use the AI interview questions feature.
4. The AI generates questions across multiple categories:
   - **Technical / Skills** — Role-specific competency questions
   - **Behavioral** — Past experience and situation-based questions (STAR format)
   - **Cultural Fit** — Values alignment and team dynamics questions
   - **Situational** — Hypothetical scenario questions
   - **Motivational** — Career goals and aspirations
5. Review, edit, or rearrange questions as needed.
6. Save the interview kit for use by your interview team.

### Candidate-Specific Interview Questions

Generate questions tailored to a specific candidate's background:

1. Navigate to a candidate's **Applicant Profile**.
2. Click on the **AI Interview Questions** or **Interview Kit** option.
3. The AI analyzes the candidate's resume and generates:
   - Questions about **specific experience** mentioned in their resume
   - Questions about **potential gaps** or areas needing clarification
   - Questions exploring **transferable skills** from previous roles
   - Follow-up questions based on their **career trajectory**
4. Review and customize the generated questions.

> **Tip:** Candidate-specific questions are excellent for uncovering details that a generic question set would miss. They show candidates you've done your homework.

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## AI Interview Kit Features

### Resume Analysis

The AI analyzes each candidate's resume to provide:

- **Key strengths** identified from experience and skills
- **Areas to explore** during the interview
- **Summary of qualifications** relevant to the role
- **Red flags or gaps** worth discussing

### AI Candidate Summary

Before an interview, get an AI-generated summary:

1. Open the candidate's profile.
2. Click **Generate AI Summary** (or the AI summary option).
3. The AI produces a concise overview including:
   - Relevant experience highlights
   - Skills match analysis
   - Questions to prioritize during the interview

### Saving Interview Responses

After conducting an interview using the AI-generated questions:

1. Open the interview kit for the candidate.
2. Record responses and notes for each question.
3. Click **Save Responses** to store the interview feedback.
4. These responses become part of the candidate's evaluation record.

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## AI Candidate Analysis

SmoothHiring's AI can analyze multiple candidates simultaneously:

1. Navigate to a job's applicant list.
2. Select candidates for analysis.
3. Click **Analyze Candidates** and provide a prompt or criteria.
4. The AI evaluates candidates based on:
   - Resume content and qualifications
   - Fit with job requirements
   - Comparative strengths and weaknesses
5. View results in the **Analysis Results** section for the job.

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## Interview Scorecards

Pair AI Interview Kits with **Interview Scorecards** for structured evaluation:

1. Navigate to **Scorecards** from the main navigation.
2. Create a scorecard with evaluation criteria (e.g., technical skills, communication, culture fit).
3. Assign numerical ratings for each criterion.
4. Use AI-generated questions as the basis for each scorecard section.
5. Multiple interviewers can submit independent scorecards for the same candidate.

> **Tip:** Structured interviews with scorecards are proven to be significantly more predictive of job performance than unstructured interviews. Combine AI questions with scorecards for the most objective evaluations.

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## Best Practices for AI-Powered Interviews

### Preparation

- Generate the AI Interview Kit **at least one day** before the interview
- Review and customize questions to ensure they're relevant to your specific context
- Share the interview kit with all interviewers so everyone is prepared
- Divide questions among interviewers to avoid redundancy

### During the Interview

- Use AI questions as a **guide**, not a rigid script
- Allow natural follow-up questions based on candidate responses
- Take notes or record scores in real time
- Focus on listening — the AI handles the question-writing so you can focus on evaluation

### After the Interview

- Complete scorecards promptly while the interview is fresh
- Share evaluations with the hiring team via [Team Collaboration](/help/integrations-compliance/team-collaboration)
- Compare AI analysis with your in-person assessment
- Use the combined data to make a more informed hiring decision

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## AI Interview Features by Plan

| Feature | Starter | Growth | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Interview Questions (Role-Based) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Candidate-Specific Questions | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Candidate Summary | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Candidate Analysis | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview Scorecards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Related Pages

- [AI Job Description](/help/resources/ai-job-description) — Generate job descriptions with AI
- [Team Collaboration](/help/integrations-compliance/team-collaboration) — Share evaluations with your team
- [Candidate-Friendly Applications](/help/careers-branding/candidate-applications) — The candidate's application journey
- [Zoom & Video Meetings](/help/integrations-compliance/zoom-video) — Schedule video interviews