ITSUMEN, AI and Recorded Interview System, Now Offers Customizable Question-Start Narration to Automatically Engage Applicants on Nights and Holidays

Customization of Question-Start Narration

In addition to the default template text, users can now register custom narration of up to 50 characters per question template. By adjusting the tone and manner to match their company culture,

organizations can create a warm and authentic interview atmosphere, even with AI-driven interviews.

◇ Development Background: Eliminating the Mechanical and Cold Impression of AI Interviews

Previously, standardized opening narrations were uniformly played for each question in AI interviews, leading to feedback from applicants that the experience felt "mechanical and cold."

To address this, Maruju developed this new feature to provide applicants with a "more natural and seamless interview environment."

※ The question-start narration can be freely customized and also turned ON/OFF as needed.

About ITSUMEN AI Interview

ITSUMEN AI Interview is a feature that enables a more human-like, two-way interview experience by having AI automatically read questions and follow up with additional questions based on the applicant's responses. Unlike one-way recorded interviews, it allows thorough assessment of an applicant's ability to "understand questions, think critically, and respond" as well as their communication skills.

The system also includes an "AI Evaluation Function" that automatically analyzes and visualizes applicants' responses. By presenting strengths and weaknesses in rankings and radar charts, it reduces inconsistencies in interviewer evaluations and the time required to review responses, achieving both standardization and acceleration of the screening process.

Additionally, companies can pre-set the number of follow-up questions (depth) from AI, making it ideal for organizations aiming to enhance interview accuracy while minimizing human resource usage, or those seeking to reduce mismatches during interviews.

Transcription is also provided, enabling quick screening without the need to review video recordings. The service is available at a low cost starting from ¥129 per interview (Premium Plan), helping improve hiring quality while controlling costs.

AI Interview Experience

Support for Recorded Interviews, Text Input, and Multiple-Choice Responses

ITSUMEN allows collection of applicant responses in various formats beyond AI interviews. For example, "motivation for application" can be collected via text input, "preferred work dates" via date selection, and "preferred work locations" via multiple-choice formats. Optimal response formats can be set according to each question, enabling efficient collection of necessary information while preventing applicant fatigue from prolonged AI conversations. The traditional recorded interview function can also be used in a hybrid manner, further expanding flexibility in recruitment design.

Questions are presented in a one-question-at-a-time format, with various types available.

Key Features of ITSUMEN AI Interview (Itsumen)

Immediate response to applicants on nights and holidays, enabling interview completion while applicant interest is high

Prevents applicant drop-off by eliminating the need for interview scheduling

Visualizes communication and critical thinking skills through AI dialogue

One-question-at-a-time format prevents applicant fatigue, with flexible settings for depth of follow-up questions

Low-cost solution starting from ¥129 per interview, suitable for high-volume hiring

To date, ITSUMEN has been primarily used as a recorded interview tool that enables 24-hour automated interviews without interviewers or scheduling, especially by staffing agencies and companies hiring part-time and temporary workers. It has contributed to reducing delays in post-application communication and lead time for interview scheduling, helping prevent applicant drop-off and secure required staffing levels.

In the areas of new graduate and mid-career hiring, ITSUMEN has traditionally been used for screening—verifying applicants' speaking style and overall impression before inviting them to live interviews.

With the addition of the AI interview function, ITSUMEN now supports more accurate hiring decisions by assessing applicants' two-way communication skills and critical thinking, in addition to its existing strengths of speed and convenience. It also enables stable recruitment operations even in talent-scarce environments by reducing interviewer workload.

【ITSUMEN AI Interview Pricing】 Monthly Plans:

20 interviews / ¥29,800 per month (¥32,780 including tax)

50 interviews / ¥49,800 per month (¥54,780 including tax)

500 interviews / ¥79,800 per month (¥87,780 including tax)

1,000 interviews / ¥129,800 per month (¥142,780 including tax)

※ AI evaluation function is an optional feature.

Double Flat-Rate Plan (cost-effective for months with low usage) and other flexible plans tailored to usage volume and scenarios are available. (For details, please contact us)

【Contact】 ITSUMEN AI Interview Service Page: https://www.maru.jp/itsumen_ai-interview/ In the increasingly diversified and complex IT industry, Maruju provides comprehensive support from system planning and design to operation and management, focusing on consulting and total management services.

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Maruju Co., Ltd.

A system development company with over 25 years of history, Maruju has particular strengths in live video technology, having developed and provided streaming systems since the early 2000s (around 2003). Leveraging this expertise, the company offers tools such as the web interview tool "SOKUMEN," the recorded and AI interview tool "ITSUMEN," and the electronic contract service "FAST SIGN" to help companies streamline and optimize their hiring processes, reduce costs, and boost sales. Furthermore, applying insights gained from developing AI-powered summarization and interview functions, Maruju has launched "MIKOMERU," an AI form and automated DM sending tool designed to support new customer acquisition.