// Recruitment Technology, Atlas Technology

How can you improve in-person recruiting interviews with the Atlas mobile app?

One of the most important steps of the hiring process is meeting the candidate you have sourced, emailed, or spoken with on the phone. When a candidate appears suitable for the job description, an all-time classic recruiting technique is to connect with them and conduct an interview, either in person or via video.

In-person interviews, which became formalized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, have long been valued for their ability to build rapport and enable in-depth evaluation.

However, despite their effectiveness, in-person interviews often create challenges for recruiters, including scheduling constraints, travel logistics, and time-consuming coordination. This has made structured online meetings via tools like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams a more practical and flexible alternative.

AI tools, ranging from AI-powered CRMs to advanced recruiting technologies, have further streamlined this process, making recruiting easier and more efficient without altering the candidate experience. On the contrary, they have significantly improved it. Mobile CRM apps have also allowed recruiters to actively listen to their candidates without worrying about missing important details during the interview.

What are the perks of conducting in-person interviews?

There are many reasons why in-person interviews are successful. First of all, when you are having an in-person interview with a candidate, you can see their live expressions. For example, you can tell if they are uncomfortable, unsure about a question, or struggling to respond.

Additionally, during an in-person interview, the job seekers cannot cheat or read notes in order to perform better and secure the job. You can observe a candidate’s real-time thinking process and how quickly they respond to data, numbers, and situational questions. Their body language and non-verbal cues can further reveal their level of confidence, engagement, and authenticity.

In-person interviews can also help you build a stronger relationship with the candidate. Human interaction is very important; you can introduce them to the office, offer them a water bottle or a cup of tea, and create a more personal connection. Candidates can also get a real sense of the company culture and, in some cases, even meet the team they would be working with.

This helps them better imagine themselves in the position and decide whether the company is the right potential employer for them. Even a firm handshake can help them feel more comfortable and at ease.

What are the main struggles that recruiters are facing during job interviews?

Having listed some of the benefits of in-person interviews, recruiters can face numerous difficulties during in-person interviews or meetings. 

1) Managing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

One of the main challenges is that it is very difficult for a recruiter to ask the right questions, build a strong relationship and rapport, and take notes at the same time. The longer or more in-depth the interview is, the stronger the relationship becomes, but the harder it is to capture every good example and project a candidate mentions, especially while paying attention to the flow of the conversation.

Typically, to manage this effectively, you would need two people: one asking the common interview questions or more technical ones, and the other taking notes. Therefore, if you are the only one recruiter, you have to stay fully present without missing any information, which is extremely difficult, because you are human.

2) Handling Scheduling Availability and Commuting Challenges

Additionally, in-person interview requests require finding availability within working hours, which can be very challenging, especially when commuting is involved. To conduct the interview, both the interviewer and the interviewee must be physically present in the office, which makes the process more binding and less flexible.

This is particularly difficult for candidates who are already employed, as they need to remain present in their work environment and committed to their responsibilities while managing an active job search. Commuting takes time, in addition to the time required for the interview itself.

3) Stressing out

Last but not least, during an in-person interview between a recruiter and job candidates, individuals may feel pressured or cornered by a very strict environment, with little room for jokes or opportunities to build trust and honesty. This kind of atmosphere can increase stress, which affects performance compared to a more relaxed discussion without constant note-taking. 

It is easier to extract meaningful information from a candidate when you give them your full attention, maintain eye contact instead of focusing on a computer, and show genuine interest in learning more about them.

In online interviews and video calls, interviewers can easily use AI note-taking tools to record and capture everything about a candidate’s projects, specific skills, and attitude. However, this becomes much more challenging during in-person interviews. 

Most recruiting agencies, recruiters, and companies with HR departments have already implemented an applicant tracking system (ATS), ideally integrated with AI note-taking capabilities. To maintain the same level of efficiency and accuracy in face-to-face interviews, a mobile app is essential, one that supports note-taking, organization, and seamless syncing with the hiring process.

What is the Atlas Mobile App, and what is the reason behind building it?

The need for the Atlas Mobile App arose when interviewers began seeking better ways to manage recordings during in-person interviews, particularly in situations where using a laptop was not practical. Many recruiters wanted to stay focused on the conversation while still capturing accurate and complete information about candidates, without the distraction of manual note-taking.

To support this need, the mobile app was designed to allow interviews to be recorded directly from a phone. Available on both iOS and Android, the app enables recruiters to start recording with a single tap and conduct interviews in various settings, such as offices, client locations, or while traveling, without relying on a laptop. This approach makes in-person interviews more flexible and easier to manage throughout the day.

Recordings are stored securely on the phone and later synced to the Atlas recruitment platform, where they are converted into transcripts and enriched with AI-generated insights. This ensures continuity between mobile and desktop workflows, allowing recruiters to review interviews, analyze candidate responses, and continue the hiring process without losing important details captured during face-to-face meetings.

Who is the Atlas Mobile App built for?

The Atlas Mobile App is built for anyone who wants to download and use the app, and especially for individual recruiters, recruiting agencies, and companies with HR departments that prefer conducting in-person interviews or regularly have interviews scheduled. 

In addition, the mobile app is designed for recruiters who want the flexibility to conduct interviews outside the office or while on the go. This allows them to run video interviews without a laptop, while still recording and capturing everything that matters. This way, you can conduct interviews anywhere, at any time, without limits or restrictions.

How easily can you download the Atlas Mobile App?

Depending on the mobile phone you have, you can access either the Play Store or the Apple App Store and search for Atlas Note Taker. Once you find the app, click “download”, and it will be installed on your phone. You simply need to log in using your credentials or scan the QR code, and you’re ready to go.

What are the benefits of having the Atlas Mobile App?

As mentioned earlier, a mobile app that supports you throughout the hiring process can be extremely valuable, especially given the challenges recruiters face during interviews. Below are some key benefits of using the Atlas Mobile App:

1) Reducing cost

First of all, because you will have the recording, you only need one recruiter for each interview instead of multiple recruiters or hiring managers attending an in-person meeting. If someone is not available or misses the interview, they can listen to the recording afterward, adjust the playback speed if needed, and catch up without missing any details, allowing them to continue their work without disruption.

In addition, having a single tool for everything means you do not need to spend money on other platforms or additional integrations. This makes the interview process more efficient overall.

2) Having accurate notes

When conducting interviews, especially in-person interviews, it is easy to miss important information, particularly when discussions are technical or involve specific data and metrics. By using the Atlas Note Taker through the mobile app, everything is recorded, so you do not have to worry about missing details or asking the same questions again.

The answers are transcribed and available for review whenever needed, allowing you to revisit key points in just a few seconds.

3) Focusing on building relationships

First impressions are always important when it comes to in-person meetings and interviews. As a recruiter or hiring manager, you want candidates to feel comfortable and to understand the working environment of the company you are recruiting for. Everything from the way you greet a candidate to maintaining a professional outfit that reflects your company culture contributes to setting the right tone.

Building a friendly rapport from the beginning helps candidates trust you, show their true personality, and engage in an honest discussion. It also allows you to understand their focus, explore the reasons they applied for the role, and gauge their enthusiasm for the position, all of which contribute to a stronger and more meaningful interview.

Remembering small details about a candidate is also a plus. When you reference those details in later conversations, you make candidates feel heard and valued. Every detail matters, from the first interaction to the final offer stage, and together they help create a lasting impression for both the candidate and the company.

With the Atlas app, you can focus on building a strong relationship with the candidate while the note taker works in the background. After the interview, you can always return to the recording and review anything you need.

4) Delivering faster results

After every job interview, you will have the transcript ready to use the same day. The full conversation will be available on your phone, allowing you to review it, edit it, and extract any information you need. This makes it easier to write reports and send candidate reviews faster, since your notes are already prepared. 

As a result, you have more time to focus on other tasks that are more complex and require human judgment, areas where AI cannot yet fully assist.

5) Conducting interviews from everywhere

Every recruiter knows how difficult scheduling with candidates can be. By using the Atlas app, you can conduct interviews anywhere, even without a laptop, using only your mobile phone. This makes the process more convenient and flexible, as you do not need to carry extra equipment or be tied to the office.

In addition, the setting can feel more relaxed for candidates, making the conversation feel more like a casual coffee meeting rather than a formal interview.

Where human connection meets smarter in-Person interviews

In-person interviews remain one of the most powerful tools in recruiting, offering insights that no resume, cover letter, or screening call can fully replace. However, to truly improve the in-person interview process, recruiters need the right tools to stay present, reduce bias, and capture every meaningful detail without distraction.

By combining human connection with smart technology like the Atlas Mobile App, recruiters can transform face-to-face interviews into structured, data-rich conversations that lead to better hiring decisions. 

If you want to improve your in-person interviews, save time, and hire with confidence, Atlas helps you focus on what matters most: people.