Interview Round
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Interview Round document type, written for practical use within Dafater.
Interview Round – Business Overview
What Interview Round Is Used For
Interview Round is used to structure and manage each stage of the hiring interview process. It defines and standardizes the different rounds a job candidate goes through, such as screening, technical interviews, managerial discussions, or final approval interviews.
By using Interview Round, businesses ensure that interviews are conducted consistently, fairly, and in line with internal hiring policies. It helps hiring teams clearly understand what type of interview is happening, its purpose, and its role in the overall recruitment decision.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using Interview Round, the organization should have:
- A defined recruitment process with clear hiring stages
- Agreement among HR and hiring managers on interview structure
- Job roles and hiring needs already identified
- Interviewers or interview panels assigned within the organization
This preparation ensures that Interview Round reflects real business practices and supports consistent decision-making.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
In a standard recruitment process, Interview Round fits as follows:
- A job opening is created and candidates apply
- Candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility
- Interview Round records are used to define each interview stage
- Candidates are evaluated round by round using these defined stages
- Interview outcomes guide decisions such as moving forward, holding, or rejecting candidates
- Final hiring decisions are made after all required Interview Rounds are completed
This structured flow helps organizations maintain transparency and reduce bias in hiring.
Key Business Scenarios Where Interview Round Is Essential
Interview Round is especially important in scenarios such as:
- Multi-stage hiring processes for professional or leadership roles
- Large organizations with multiple interviewers involved
- Campus hiring or mass recruitment drives
- Roles requiring technical, behavioral, and cultural assessments
- Audits or reviews where hiring decisions must be justified
It provides clarity and traceability across all interview activities.
Important Considerations for Users
- Keep Interview Rounds clearly named and purpose-driven
- Avoid creating too many unnecessary rounds that slow down hiring
- Ensure all interviewers understand the objective of each round
- Use consistent criteria across similar job roles
- Review and update Interview Rounds as business needs evolve
When used correctly, Interview Round supports faster, fairer, and more professional hiring outcomes.
In summary, Interview Round helps Dafater users bring structure, consistency, and accountability to their interview process, ensuring that every hiring decision is supported by a clear and well-defined evaluation journey.
Basic Information
- Module: HR
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| round_name | Round Name | Data | ✓ | - | Name identifying this interview round in Dafater recruitment process |
| interview_type | Interview Type | Link | Interview Type | Defines interview category to be conducted for candidates | |
| interviewers | Interviewers | Table MultiSelect | Interviewer | List of Dafater users conducting this interview round | |
| expectedaveragerating | Expected Average Rating | Rating | - | Target average evaluation score candidates should achieve | |
| designation | Designation | Link | Designation | Job designation this interview round is evaluating | |
| expectedskillset | Expected Skillset | Table | ✓ | Expected Skill Set | Skills candidates are expected to demonstrate in this round |
Child Tables
Expected Skillset (Expected Skill Set)
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| skill | Skill | Link | ✓ | Skill | Selected competency expected for the role in Dafater |
| description | Description | Small Text | - | Brief business context explaining required proficiency and expectations |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Interviewer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| HR User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | Linked from | HR |
| Interview Feedback | Linked from | HR |
| Designation | Links to | Setup |
| Interview Type | Links to | HR |