Interview with Tengai – how it works

How does an interview with Tengai work?

Young or old. Tech-savvy or AI skeptic. Anyone can complete an interview with Tengai.

In practice, you’ll meet a digital avatar named Tengai on your mobile or computer. Together, you’ll have an interactive conversation where Tengai asks interview questions, provides helpful tips, and carefully listens to your answers. It does this using artificial intelligence (AI) for speech recognition, which helps the avatar understand what you’re saying.

During the conversation, you’ll sometimes be asked to respond verbally, other times by selecting an option or writing a short text.

The interview typically takes around 20 minutes and concludes with personal feedback on your responses. After that, the responsible recruiter or hiring manager will review your interview and decide whether your application moves forward to the next step. In other words, a human always evaluates your Tengai interview—not AI, bots, or any other algorithm.

Tips and Advice for Your Tengai Interview

1. Technology and Equipment

The interview takes place on our web-based platform, with top-level data security. You can log in quickly and easily by clicking the link in the invitation you received with your application.

We recommend using a smartphone with a stable internet connection and an updated web browser, preferably Chrome. The interview also works on most computers.

Find a quiet and calm space where you can focus, and Tengai can clearly hear your responses. Using headphones with a microphone can be helpful.

If you experience technical issues, try refreshing the page in your browser. If the problem persists, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

2. A Comfortable Conversation

Tengai speaks and understands both English and Swedish in a variety of dialects, accents, and speech patterns. In other words, you can speak freely within the framework of each interview question.

The interview with Tengai is interactive, which means you may receive personal responses and tips during the conversation. For example, Tengai might ask you to provide a more detailed description of a specific experience or situation, all to help increase your chances of landing the job.

This is a "blind interview," meaning Tengai has no information about what you look like or your name. The only thing that matters is what you say. Consider this a fair opportunity to showcase your skills, share your experiences, and let your unique personality shine.

Before starting, you’ll have the option to try a practice interview. This lets you get a feel for interacting with Tengai without saving any answers. Make the most of it!

3. Strong Answers

At the beginning of the interview, you’ll be asked questions specific to the job you’re applying for. This is followed by more in-depth questions about your personality and typical workplace behaviors—these are known as competency-based questions. If you lack recent work experience, it’s perfectly fine to give examples from school or volunteer activities instead.

Take your meeting with Tengai seriously. Even though you’re speaking with an AI avatar, it’s a human who will evaluate your answers and make decisions in the recruitment process. Show the same level of engagement as you would in a traditional job interview.

Remember, Tengai doesn’t have access to your CV. Make sure your answers include all the information the avatar asks for and that you want the employer to know.

4. Personal Comfort

The interview typically takes about 20 minutes, but there’s no time limit—take as much time as you need.

If you need a break, you can use the pause button or simply close the page. When you log back in, you’ll automatically return to the last unanswered question.

Tengai is available 24/7, so pick a time that works best for you and your schedule.

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to complete a verbal or written interview, contact the person who invited you. This ensures the employer can explore alternative options for your application.