Interview
Overview
Interview — Business Overview
The Interview document is used to manage and record all formal interviews conducted as part of your hiring and talent evaluation process in Dafater. It helps organizations assess candidates consistently, capture interviewer feedback, and make informed hiring decisions based on structured information rather than informal discussions.
Purpose in Business Operations
The Interview document serves as an official record of a candidate’s evaluation during the recruitment process. It allows the business to:
- Document interview outcomes in a standardized way
- Compare candidates fairly across the same role
- Maintain transparency and accountability in hiring decisions
- Create a clear audit trail for recruitment activities
By centralizing interview information, Dafater ensures hiring decisions are well-supported and professionally managed.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using the Interview document effectively, the following should already be in place:
- Job openings or positions defined in the system
- Candidate records created and linked to applications
- Interviewers or evaluators identified within the organization
- Basic hiring workflow agreed upon (e.g., screening → interview → decision)
This preparation ensures interviews are scheduled and evaluated within a structured recruitment framework.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
The Interview document fits naturally into the recruitment lifecycle:
Candidate Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted after initial screening.Interview Scheduling
An Interview record is created for a specific candidate, role, and interviewer.Interview Execution
Interviewers conduct the discussion and evaluate the candidate based on defined criteria.Feedback and Evaluation
Interview results, ratings, and comments are recorded in the Interview document.Hiring Decision
Management reviews interview outcomes to decide whether to proceed, reject, or schedule further interviews.
This structured flow helps ensure consistency and fairness in recruitment decisions.
Key Business Scenarios Where Interview Is Essential
The Interview document is especially important in the following scenarios:
- High-volume hiring, where multiple candidates must be evaluated consistently
- Multi-stage recruitment, involving technical, HR, and management interviews
- Compliance-driven organizations, requiring documented hiring decisions
- Collaborative hiring, where multiple stakeholders provide input before final approval
In all these cases, Interview records provide clarity, alignment, and documentation.
Important Considerations for Users
- Ensure interview feedback is objective, clear, and professionally written
- Complete the Interview record promptly while details are fresh
- Use consistent evaluation criteria across candidates for the same role
- Treat interview records as confidential and sensitive business information
- Remember that Interview data may influence long-term hiring and legal decisions
Summary
The Interview document in Dafater is a critical tool for managing candidate evaluations in a structured, fair, and transparent way. By using it consistently, businesses can improve hiring quality, reduce bias, and maintain a professional recruitment process aligned with organizational goals.
Basic Information
- Module: HR
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| interview_round | Interview Round | Link | ✓ | Interview Round | Defines the interview stage within Dafater hiring workflow |
| job_applicant | Job Applicant | Link | ✓ | Job Applicant | Links the candidate being evaluated in Dafater recruitment |
| job_opening | Job Opening | Link | Job Opening | Associated job position for which the interview is conducted | |
| designation | Designation | Link | Designation | Target role or designation evaluated during the interview | |
| resume_link | Resume link | Data | - | Web link to applicant’s resume for interviewer reference | |
| status | Status | Select | ✓ | Pending, Under Review, Cleared, Rejected | Current interview progress status within Dafater recruitment process |
| scheduled_on | Scheduled On | Date | ✓ | - | Date on which the interview is planned |
| from_time | From Time | Time | ✓ | - | Interview start time as scheduled |
| to_time | To Time | Time | ✓ | - | Interview end time as scheduled |
| interview_details | Interviewers | Table | Interview Detail | List of interviewers and their assigned roles | |
| expectedaveragerating | Expected Average Rating | Rating | - | Target average rating expected from interview evaluation | |
| average_rating | Obtained Average Rating | Rating | - | Actual average rating received after interview assessment | |
| interview_summary | interview_summary | Text | - | Overall notes and outcome summary of the interview | |
| reminded | Reminded | Check | - | Indicates whether interview reminders were sent | |
| amended_from | Amended From | Link | Interview | Reference to the original interview record amended | |
| feedback_html | Feedback HTML | HTML | - | Formatted interviewer feedback displayed within Dafater |
Child Tables
Interviewers (Interview Detail)
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| interviewer | Interviewer | Link | User | User responsible for conducting the candidate interview in Dafater. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interviewer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HR User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Interview Feedback | Linked from | HR |
| Designation | Links to | Setup |
| Interview | Links to | HR |
| Interview Round | Links to | HR |
| Job Applicant | Links to | HR |
| Job Opening | Links to | HR |