Recording your interview
A recording is the most accurate debrief you can get, and it only works with the other person's agreement. These guides cover the law by place, the sentence to ask with, what each video platform shows, and what to do when the answer is no.
Is it legal to record a job interview? US/Canada/UK
Is it legal to record a job interview? US federal and Canadian law need one person's consent, which can be yours. California and Florida need everyone's.
Recording your interviewAsk to record your interview without looking bad
To ask to record your interview, wait until introductions are done, then ask in one sentence if you may record to review your answers. Wait for a yes.
Recording your interviewTwo-party consent states: the list for job seekers
Two-party consent states require every person on a call to agree to a recording. California, Florida, Washington and six more states set that rule in full.
Recording your interviewInterviewer refused recording? What to do instead
If an interviewer refused recording, say "No problem" and don't record anyway. Within the hour, write a 10-minute debrief of the questions and answers.
Recording your interviewDoes Zoom notify people of recording? Teams and Meet
Zoom does notify people about recording: it says it always notifies participants, and guests always see a consent notice. Teams and Meet notify everyone.
Recording your interviewInterview transcript analysis: a 6-step read-through
Interview transcript analysis in 6 steps: fix the errors, split the questions, then search for hedges, missing numbers and the moments you lost the room.
Recording your interviewInterview recording privacy: a 7-point checklist
Interview recording privacy in 7 questions: is audio deleted, who processes it, is it shared, can you delete or export it, is the interviewer protected.