About the interview timer
Structure interviews for consistency and fairness. Typical breakdown: 5 min intro/rapport, 30 min technical/role-specific, 15 min behavioral/culture fit, 5-10 min candidate questions. Use STAR method timing: 2 min Situation/Task, 3 min Action/Result per question.
Recommended times
| STAR answer (2 min) | 2 minutes |
|---|---|
| Intro (5 min) | 5 minutes |
| Behavioral (15 min) | 15 minutes |
| Technical (30 min) | 30 minutes |
| Full (45 min) | 45 minutes |
How to use the interview timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- At zero a short alarm plays and the timer counts overtime until you press Pause.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
How long should an interview answer be?
Aim for about 1–2 minutes for most behavioral answers. Use the 2-minute STAR preset to practise: situation and task in the first 30 seconds, action and result in the rest.
Can I use it for timed interview practice?
Yes. Pick the STAR preset, start the timer as you begin speaking, and the display turns yellow with 2 minutes left in longer segments and red in the final 30 seconds.
What presets does the interview timer have?
STAR answer (2 min) (2 minutes), Intro (5 min) (5 minutes), Behavioral (15 min) (15 minutes), Technical (30 min) (30 minutes), Full (45 min) (45 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.