How It Works
Candidate is scored
When Nova scores a candidate, it identifies strengths, concerns, and areas needing verification from the assessment.
Questions generated
Nova generates a personalized question set targeting the candidate’s specific profile. Questions typically appear within 2 minutes of scoring.
What’s Included
Each question includes:- The question itself, tailored to the candidate’s background
- What to listen for, specific signals that indicate a strong answer
- Follow-up prompts, to probe deeper if the initial answer is surface-level
Question Categories
Questions are classified into four categories:| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Technical | Validate technical skills, tools, and domain knowledge |
| Behavioral | Assess past behavior in relevant situations |
| Role-specific | Probe fit for the specific responsibilities of the role |
| Culture-fit | Evaluate alignment with team dynamics and work style |
Difficulty Levels
Each question is tagged with a difficulty level, shown as a color-coded badge:| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Clear | Straightforward questions with verifiable answers |
| Nuanced | Requires deeper reflection or trade-off analysis |
| Discussion-based | Open-ended exploration of approach and reasoning |
PDF Export
You can download the question set as a PDF for offline use or sharing with interviewers who don’t have Nova access. Click Download questions on the interview questions page.Frequently Asked Questions
How long does question generation take?
How long does question generation take?
Questions typically appear within 2 minutes of a candidate being scored. In rare cases with complex profiles, it may take up to 5 minutes.
Can I regenerate questions?
Can I regenerate questions?
Contact support if you need a fresh set of questions for a candidate.
Are questions the same for every candidate?
Are questions the same for every candidate?
No. Each question set is personalized based on the candidate’s resume, experience, and how they matched against your criteria. Two candidates for the same role will receive different questions.