Your Interview Is Being Recorded or Transcribed: What Candidates Should Know
If an employer records or transcribes your interview, they should tell you beforehand, and you can ask what it's used for, who will see it, how long it's kept and whether AI is used to analyse it. Asking is normal and reasonable.
Why employers do it
Transcripts help interviewers who couldn't attend, support consistent evaluation, and avoid relying on memory. Some tools also use AI to compare what was said with the job's requirements.
Questions you can ask
Will the interview be recorded or transcribed? Who will have access? How long will it be kept? Is any AI used to analyse it, and does a person make the final decision? You can ask these politely at the start or beforehand.
Your rights vary by location
Recording and data protection rules differ by country and state. In some places consent from everyone on the call is required, and some regions give you rights to access or delete personal data. Check the rules where you live.
How to prepare
Speak clearly and give specific examples with your own role and the result. A transcript captures exact wording, so concrete answers read well on paper. If you misspeak, correct it plainly; don't worry about filler words.
What fair AI analysis looks like
Responsible tools evaluate job-related answers only, quote what you said, and leave decisions to a person. Rezumz's Interview Transcript Analysis is built that way, and it's intended only for interviews where the candidate knew about the transcription.
Frequently asked questions
Can I refuse to be recorded?
You can say you're not comfortable and ask for alternatives. The employer may or may not agree, and in some places the law requires your consent.
Can I ask for my transcript to be deleted?
You can ask. Depending on where you live you may have a legal right to request deletion of your personal data.
Do I need to change how I interview?
No. Answer as you normally would, with specific examples.