Interview Templates

Interview Templates are reusable interview configurations you can apply to new roles in seconds.

Why Use Interview Templates?

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chevron-rightConsistency Across Hiringhashtag

Ensure all candidates for similar roles are evaluated using the same criteria and questions, leading to fairer and more comparable assessments.

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When you discover an interview configuration that works well, save it as a template so your entire team can benefit from your expertise.

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Quickly spin up multiple agents for high-volume hiring campaigns using proven templates.

Where to Find Interview Templates

From your HeyMilo dashboard:

  • Open Interviewers, and click Interview Templates

This is where you create, manage, and reuse templates.

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  • your interview flow (voice, SMS, resume, forms)

  • questions and scoring logic

  • qualification rules and tags

  • agent behavior defaults + budget settings

  • evaluation and integrity settings

Think of templates as ready-made interview playbooks for roles you hire over and over again.

Creating an Interview Template

There are two ways to create an interview template:

Method 1: Create from Scratch

  1. Navigate to Interviewers > Interview Templates in the sidebar

  2. Click Create Template

  3. You'll be taken through the standard agent creation flow

  1. Configure your interview questions, scoring criteria, and workflow steps

  2. When you finalize, a template will be created automatically

Method 2: Create from an Existing Agent

  1. Go to your Interviewers list

  2. Find an agent with a configuration you want to reuse

  3. Click the Create Template button on the agent card

  1. The agent's configuration will be saved as a new template

Using a Template

Once you have templates saved, using them is simple:

  1. Navigate to Interviewers > Interview Templates

  2. Find the template you want to use

  3. Click Use Template

  4. A new agent will be created with all the template's settings

  5. Customize the job-specific details (title, description, flow) as needed

  6. Finalize and activate your new agent

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Tip: Templates copy the configuration at the time of use. Changes to a template won't affect agents already created from it.

Managing Templates

Viewing Template Configuration

Click View on any template to see its full configuration, including:

  • Interview questions and their scoring weights

  • Workflow steps and their order

  • Agent settings and behavior configurations

Editing a Template

  1. Click Edit on the template you want to modify

  2. Make your changes in the agent configuration flow

  3. Save to update the template

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Renaming a Template

Click the edit icon next to the template name to rename it inline. Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel.

Deleting a Template

  1. Click the delete button on the template

  1. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

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Template Codes

Each template is assigned a unique template code (e.g., sales-voice-screen, technical-interview). These codes can be used for:

  • ATS Integration: Reference templates programmatically when creating agents via API

  • Quick Identification: Easily identify templates across your organization

  • Automation: Use template codes in workflows and integrations

Click on the template code badge to copy it to your clipboard.

Best Practices

chevron-rightName Templates Descriptivelyhashtag

Use clear, descriptive names that indicate the role type and interview style:

  • "Sales Rep - Voice Screen"

  • "Software Engineer - Technical Interview"

  • "Customer Support - SMS + Video"

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Rather than one generic template, create specific templates for different role categories:

  • Entry-level vs. senior positions

  • Technical vs. non-technical roles

  • Full-time vs. hourly positions

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Periodically review your templates to ensure they reflect:

  • Current hiring standards

  • Updated job requirements

  • Lessons learned from recent hiring cycles

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Begin by creating templates for roles you hire for most frequently. This gives you the biggest time savings and ensures consistency where it matters most.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Templates are workspace-specific and cannot be directly shared across workspaces. However, you can recreate similar templates in other workspaces.

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Your templates remain saved regardless of subscription changes. You can continue to use them when your subscription is active.

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There is no limit to the number of templates you can create. Create as many as you need to cover your different hiring scenarios.

chevron-rightCan I duplicate a template?hashtag

Yes! Use an existing template to create a new agent, then save that agent as a new template with your modifications.

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