3 Ways to Use
Interview Sidekick
Desktop app, phone, or Chrome — pick the setup that works best for your interview. Here's everything you need to know.
Compare All Three Methods
Quick overview to help you decide which setup is right for you.
| Feature | Desktop AppBEST | Phone | Chrome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth Mode | |||
| System Audio Capture | |||
| Compact Floating Window | |||
| Works with Any Meeting Tool | Tab only | ||
| No Download Required | |||
| Screen Not Visible to Interviewer | |||
| Code Capture (Screenshots) | |||
| Keyboard Shortcuts | |||
| Audio Quality | Best | Good | Good |
| Setup Difficulty | Easy | Easiest | Moderate |
Desktop App
The full experience. System audio, Stealth Mode, compact floating window — everything in one app.
How to set up
📥Download from interviewsidekick.com/download
🔑Sign in with Google
🎤Grant audio permission when prompted
🎧Put on headphones for best accuracy
▶️Start a session and open your meeting app
Tip: Use compact view for a tiny floating window. Enable Stealth Mode with Cmd+Shift+S.
How to set up
📱Open interviewsidekick.com in Chrome on your phone
🔐Log in and set up your session
🔊Place phone near your laptop speaker
▶️Start recording and begin your interview
Tip: Mute ISK's mic while you talk, unmute when the interviewer asks the next question.
Ideal desk setup
Use Your Phone
Keep your laptop screen completely clean for the interview. Interview Sidekick runs on your phone beside you, listening through the microphone and showing AI answers on a separate device.
Best for: Clean laptop screen, in-person interviews, or no installs needed.
Chrome Dual Tab
No downloads, no extra devices. Run Interview Sidekick in one Chrome tab and your meeting in another. Share the meeting tab's audio to Interview Sidekick using Chrome's built-in tab sharing.
Best for: Practice sessions, quick tests, or when you can't install software.
How to set up
🌐Open interviewsidekick.com in Chrome
🔗Open your meeting in a second Chrome tab
🔊Click 'Connect Audio' and select your meeting tab
▶️Start recording — audio flows from the meeting tab
Note: Your meeting must run in a Chrome tab (Google Meet, web Zoom). If you use the Zoom desktop app, use the desktop app or phone method instead.
Audio flows from your meeting tab to Interview Sidekick
Platform-Specific Setup
These steps are for the Chrome browser flow. If you're using the desktop app, system audio is captured automatically — just join your meeting normally.
Setting up with Zoom
- Click on your Zoom meeting link
- Don't open the Zoom app when asked
- Choose "Join from Your Browser"
- If you can't see the "Join from Your Browser" option:
- Click "Launch Meeting"
- Say no to opening the Zoom app
- Keep doing this until you see "Join from Your Browser"
- Come back to this page and click "Connect"
- Select the Tab where the interview is taking place
- Click "Share"
Setting up with Microsoft Teams
- Click on your Microsoft Teams meeting link
- Select 'Continue on this browser'
- Come back to this page and click "Connect"
- Select the Tab where the interview is taking place and select the "Also share tab audio" option
- Click "Share"
Setting up with Google Meet
- Open your Google Meet in your web browser as usual
- Come back to this page and click "Connect"
- Select the Tab where the interview is taking place and select the "Also share tab audio" option
- Click "Share"
Setting up with Webex
- Click on your Webex meeting link
- When prompted to open the Webex app, click "Cancel" on the dialog
- Look for "Join from your browser" near the bottom of the page and click it
- Allow microphone and camera permissions, then click "Join meeting"
- Come back to this page and click "Connect"
- Select the Tab where the interview is taking place and select the "Also share tab audio" option
- Click "Share"
Setting up with Skype
- If joining through a meeting link, click cancel when prompted to open the Skype app
- Proceed to join the meeting in the browser
- If logging into Skype, go to Skype.com and click "Use Skype online"
- Come back to this page and click "Connect"
- Select the Tab where the interview is taking place
- Click "Share"
Tips That Apply to Every Setup
Use Headphones
Headphones prevent echo and help the AI distinguish the interviewer's questions from your voice. This is the single biggest thing you can do for better results.
Run a Test First
Before your real interview, run a free 2-minute test session with a YouTube mock interview video. Confirms your audio works and gives you a feel for the flow.
Upload Your Resume
The AI uses your resume and job description to personalize every answer. Without them, responses are generic. With them, they reference your actual experience.
Add Extra Instructions
Tell the AI how you want answers structured: 'Use the STAR method', 'Keep answers under 2 minutes', 'Highlight my Python experience'. Specificity = better answers.
Start Early
Open Interview Sidekick and enable Stealth Mode before joining your interview call. Don't scramble to set things up while the interviewer is waiting.
Mute When Speaking (Mobile)
On phone, mute ISK's mic while you talk, then unmute when the interviewer asks the next question. Keeps the AI focused on their questions.
Ready to try it?
Start with a free 2-minute test session. You'll see results instantly — no credit card required.