Step-by-step guide
This article explains how to create a role in Interview Intelligence. Roles define what you are hiring for and are used to generate interview plans.
What is a role?
A role represents the position you are hiring for. It provides the context that the AI uses to generate interview stages, questions, and evaluation criteria.
Each role includes:
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a role title
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a role description
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required skills and competencies
You must create a role before generating an interview plan.
How to create Roles
Click Hire icon
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In the right-hand navigation, select the “New role +” button.
Create a role
Follow these steps to create a new role.
Step 1: Enter the role title
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Add a clear, recognisable role title
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Use the same naming convention used internally (for example: Senior Software Engineer)
Step 2: Add the role description
Provide a short but clear description of the role. This should include:
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key responsibilities
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seniority level
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team or business context
The role description directly impacts the quality of the interview plan.
Step 3: Review required skills
Based on the role information, required skills and competencies are suggested automatically.
You can:
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review the suggested skills
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add or remove skills if needed
Step 4: Save the role
Once all information is complete:
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Select Save role
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Confirm the role is created
The role is now available to use when generating an interview plan.
What happens next
After creating a role, you can:
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generate an interview plan
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reuse the role for future interviews
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update the role if requirements change
Roles help ensure interview plans are consistent and aligned to hiring needs.
Tips for best results
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Use clear, specific role descriptions
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Avoid overly generic responsibilities
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Keep skills aligned to what will be assessed in interviews
This helps the AI generate more relevant interview questions and criteria.