> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to schedule an Interview for an existing candidate

This article covers the key functionalities of Talview’s interview scheduling system, providing step-by-step guidance for common scheduling operations.\
Here, recruiters can effortlessly schedule interviews and intelligently have the platform manage all RSVP workflows.

> **Prerequisites:** Before scheduling an interview, ensure:
>
> * Candidate is added to an active workflow
> * Workflow has an interview stage configured
> * Interviewers have connected their calendars to Talview
> * Interview provider (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) is configured for your account

## Step-by-step Guide:

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### Step 1: Access the workflow dashboard

* Navigate to the **Workflows** section from the menu.
* Select the workflow for which you want to schedule interviews.

> **Tip:** Use the search bar or filters to quickly locate specific workflows.

### Step 2: Schedule an interview

* Locate the candidate in your workflow dashboard
  * Use the search function if you have many candidates
  * Or scroll through the candidate cards in the current stage
* Click anywhere on the candidate card to open their profile
* In the candidate profile, click the **Schedule** button.

### **​**Step 3: Configure interview details

* From the schedule side panel, choose the provider (platform where the interview will be held) and the duration of the interview.
* If it’s an **In-person interview**, mention the location address.

**Note:** Interviewers must have their calendars connected to Talview for real-time availability to display.

### **​Step 4: Confirmation**

* Finalize your interview schedule by clicking on the “**Schedule”** button
* Scheduling completed successfully and can be viewed in that respective interview step.

<Tip>
  ### **Tips & Best Practices:**

  1. **Schedule panel interviews 48+ hours in advance** to give the candidates and the interviewer adequate time to confirm availability and prepare.
  2. **Avoid back-to-back interviews** without breaks—schedule at least 15 minutes between interviews for notes and transitions.
  3. **Double-check timezones** for international candidates or remote hiring across multiple time zones to prevent no-shows.
</Tip>