--- title: How to Create and Use Interview Templates description: Interview Templates save time and ensure consistency by pre-defining interview settings such as stage type, scheduling format, interviewers, and scorecards. Once created, templates can be applied directly in the scheduling flow. --- [Skip to content](https://help.scalis.ai/how-to-create-and-use-interview-templates-in-scalis#main-content) [![SCALIS Logo (1)](https://help.scalis.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/SCALIS%20Logo%20(1).png?width=1391&height=437&name=SCALIS%20Logo%20(1).png)](https://help.scalis.ai/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to scalis.ai](https://scalis.ai/) [Go to scalis.ai](https://scalis.ai/) SCALIS Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Hiring Shouldn't Suck!](https://help.scalis.ai/?hsLang=en) 2. [Job Setup](https://help.scalis.ai/job-setup?hsLang=en) 3. [Template Creation](https://help.scalis.ai/job-setup?hsLang=en#template-creation) # How to Create and Use Interview Templates JOB SETUP Interview Templates save time and ensure consistency by pre-defining interview settings such as stage type, scheduling format, interviewers, and scorecards. Once created, templates can be applied directly in the scheduling flow. 5 steps4 min read   1 Step 1 Navigate to Settings   Go to **Company Settings \> Interview Templates**. ![Navigating to the Interview Templates settings page](https://help.scalis.ai/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Guides/Interview%20Templates/navigate-interview-template.jpg) Company Settings \> Interview Templates   2 Step 2 Create a New Template   Click **Create Interview Template**.   The **Interview Template drawer** will open.   3 Step 3 Configure the Template   **Enter Template Name** (e.g., *Engineering Phone Screen*).   **Choose Stage Type**:   Phone Screen   Interview   **Select Scheduling Type** (see the Scheduling Types table below). 💡 **Note:** We suggest aligning the template name with the interview stage it supports. For example, if this is a Phone Screen interview, title the template "Phone Screen." ![Configuring an interview template](https://help.scalis.ai/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Guides/Interview%20Templates/configure-interview-template.jpg) Configuring template name, stage type, and scheduling type   4 Step 4 Add Interview Details   Select **Interviewers** (individuals or [pools](https://help.scalis.ai/using?hsLang=en)).   Assign **Scorecards** to guide structured feedback and candidate evaluation.   Set **Duration** of the interview.   (Optional) Toggle:   **Auto Replacement**: automatically assign a replacement if an interviewer is unavailable.   **Auto Schedule Debrief** *(for panel and loop interviews only)*: automatically add a debrief meeting after the interviews. ![Adding interview details to a template](https://help.scalis.ai/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Guides/Interview%20Templates/navigate-interview-template.jpg) Adding interviewers, scorecards, duration, and optional toggles ✓ Final Step Save and Use Your Template   Once saved, your template will appear on the **Interview Templates landing page**.   To use a template:   Enter the **Manual Scheduling Flow**.   Click **Link Interview Template**.   Select a template from the dropdown.   Fields (interviewers, scorecards, duration, etc.) will auto-fill.   Choose the interview time and complete scheduling as normal. 💡 **Note:** Build templates for your most common interview types (e.g., recruiter phone screen, technical panel, executive loop) to ensure consistency and reduce setup time. Scheduling Types Explained | Logic Type | Description | | --- | --- | | **1:1 Interview** | A single interviewer meets with the candidate for each session. | | **Panel** | Multiple interviewers meet the candidate at the same time. | | **Loop** | A series of back-to-back interviews with different interviewers. | | **Self-Scheduling** | Candidate selects a time based on available interviewer(s) from a predefined pool. This stage should be used if you would like candidates to use the scheduling link provided to schedule their interview. | That's it! Your interview templates are ready to speed up scheduling and keep every stage consistent. 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