How to Push Your AI‑Interview Completion Rate Past 80 % with Sarah — A Playbook from Asendia AI
Learn how to achieve over 80% completion rates in AI-driven video interviews using Asendia AI’s real-time recruiter, Sarah. Discover a proven outreach sequence, email templates, and deliverability tips to ensure your invites land and candidates engage.
Top candidates move fast—and they expect you to do the same. When hiring teams invite applicants to chat with Sarah, Asendia AI’s real‑time AI recruiter, they routinely see completion rates north of 80 %. The difference isn’t only Sarah’s human‑like voice; it’s the way you introduce her. Below is a field‑tested outreach sequence, ready‑to‑send templates, and a few nerdy deliverability tweaks to make sure every invite lands.
1. Why This Matters
- Video interviews are mainstream. 60 % of recruiters now rely on video tech, and nearly half of candidates prefer it to in‑person
- Yet average completion on one‑way or async interviews still hovers around 40–55%
- Customers who pair Sarah with the email tactics below consistently break the 80 % completion barrier.
2. Outreach Sequence Overview
| Step | Timing | Goal | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invitation Email | Day 0 | Warm welcome, set expectations, one‑click start | |
| 24‑h Nudge | Day 1 | Gentle reminder, urgency, same link | |
| SMS / WhatsApp (optional) | Day 2 | Mobile push for hourly roles | Text |
| “Last‑Call” Bump | Day 4 | Final chance before closing app |
We’ll focus on the first two emails—90 % of completions happen after them.
3. Invitation Email Template (Friendly, Welcoming, Reassuring)
Why it works
- Personal greeting from a human
- Explains why AI is used and how it benefits the candidate
- Sets clear time expectation (15–30 min)
- Reassures privacy and fairness
- Single, unmissable CTA
4. 24‑Hour Follow‑Up Template
Teams that schedule this nudge 24 hours after the invite typically see an extra 10–15 % of candidates finish their interviews.
5. Harden Your Deliverability (or No One Sees the Emails)
- Authenticate: publish SPF and DKIM for your sending domain.
- Add DMARC: (even p=none beats nothing) to prove legitimacy.
- Warm new IPs: gradually; sudden spikes trigger spam filters.
- Trim bounces: weekly and suppress unengaged addresses.
Following these basics can lift inbox placement by 10–20 %.
6. Post‑Send Optimisation
| Metric | Target | How to Track |
|---|---|---|
| Invite open rate | ≥ 60 % | ESP dashboard |
| CTA click‑through | ≥ 55 % | UTM or ESP link tracking |
| Interview completion | ≥ 80 % | Asendia AI analytics |
| Candidate satisfaction | ≥ 4 / 5 | 1‑question post‑interview survey |
Run A/B tests on subject lines, send‑times, and CTA wording every week; even 2–3 % lifts compound quickly.
7. Wrapping Up
AI interviewing success starts long before the first question—it starts in the inbox. Use the templates above, shore up your email hygiene, and measure relentlessly. Want a “golden email” customised to your roles or a sandbox to trial Sarah end‑to‑end? Reach out and we’ll set you up today.
By giving candidates a stress‑free, on‑demand experience and communicating with clarity, you’ll turn AI interviews from a hurdle into your competitive edge. Happy hiring!