Candidates, Links, and Tracking | Managing Candidates | Mensora Docs

Adding Candidates

Open your interview, go to the Sessions tab, and click the + Add button. A dropdown menu offers three ways to add candidates:

Create Individually

Enter a candidate's name, email, and optional details like phone, school, or work experience. You can also upload a resume to auto-fill the fields.

Import by Excel

Download the template, fill in session details, and upload the file. Name is required for each row.

Import by Resumes

Upload PDF resumes and let AI extract candidate information automatically using your configured LLM provider.

Link Types

Public Link

Anyone with the URL can start a session. Use for job postings or broad distribution. Enable this on the Settings tab under Shareable Link.

Invite-Only Link

Each candidate gets a unique link tied to their email. Best when you need to control exactly who participates. Copy each link from the Sessions tab.

Session States

Not Started — the candidate has not opened the link yet
In Progress — the candidate is actively taking the interview
Completed — the session is finished and AI analysis is available

Filter the Sessions tab by status to focus on active or completed sessions.

Resuming and Retaking

If a candidate leaves before finishing, they can return to the same link and continue where they left off. To start a completely new session (e.g., after technical issues), use the Retake option — the previous session is kept for comparison.

Each retake creates an independent session with its own transcript and summary.