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Use a meeting notetaker if you already have one
Export or copy the transcript from Otter, Granola, Fireflies, or a similar tool after the call. Paste the text into Iteration — you don’t need the audio file.
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How to get an interview transcript
You don’t need a perfect recording. Any usable capture of the conversation — export, captions, or same-day notes — is enough to start an Interview Review.
Last updated: 31 July 2026
Direct answer
Export from Otter, Granola, or Fireflies; copy a Zoom/Meet/Teams transcript if available; or write detailed notes the same day. No full transcript? Use Iteration’s free single-answer check, then come back with more detail later.
Four practical options
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Or copy a Zoom / Meet / Teams transcript
If the platform generated captions or a cloud-recording transcript, copy that text. A messy transcript is still better than memory alone.
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No recording? Write detailed notes the same day
Capture questions, your answers, and follow-ups while they’re fresh. Include moments where the interviewer probed twice — those are usually the soft answers.
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Only have one answer? Start smaller
Use the free single-answer check to rewrite one question now. Come back with a fuller transcript when you have it.
What to include
- The interviewer’s questions (even approximate wording)
- Your answers, including the soft or unfinished ones
- Follow-ups and probes (“can you give an example?”)
- Anything you remember that the transcript skipped
Then what?
Paste what you have into a free Interview Review preview, or start with one answer check if you’re still gathering notes.
Where Iteration fits
Iteration turns a transcript or detailed notes into a private Interview Review: signal read, weak-answer rewrites, practice drills, and next-round prep. Start with a free preview — no account required.
Common questions
Do I need a full verbatim transcript?
No. Detailed notes with questions, answers, and follow-ups are enough. More detail usually means a sharper review, but imperfect notes beat nothing.
Is it okay to record interviews?
Only use recordings and transcripts you’re allowed to keep. Rules vary by company and location — when in doubt, ask permission or stick to your own notes.
What if the transcript is messy?
Paste it anyway and add a short note about anything missing. Iteration can still extract useful signal from imperfect text.
Can I upload audio instead?
Signed-in accounts can attach audio, video, PDF, or images for transcription. Guests can paste text for a free preview.
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