Toby
Toby prepares role-specific interview briefs and likely questions, then runs mock calls and gives candidates a scored debrief. It is for job seekers preparing for a particular company and role.
One of 124 tools in Recruitment & HR
Who it's for
- Job candidates with a specific job description who want company research and likely interview questions tailored to the role.
- Candidates preparing for multiple interview rounds who want to rehearse recruiter, hiring manager, product case, or values interviews.
- Interviewees who want structured feedback on answer content and delivery after a practice call.
How it fits your workflow
Paste the job description and Toby prepares company context, talking points, interview rounds, and likely questions for the role.
Choose a round and practice in Real mode for an uninterrupted run or Coach mode for feedback and a retry after each answer. Practice is described as taking place in a Google Meet, Teams, or Zoom-style call.
Review the debrief, which scores competencies and covers what worked, what to fix, and delivery measures such as pace, talk time, filler words, and answer length.
Pricing
Free: The first 5 minutes on a call are free. A card is needed to view the debrief, but the page says it is not charged for the free minutes.
Free introductory minutes
First 5 minutes on a call are free. A card is required to see the debrief, but it is not charged for the free minutes.
- · A full prep brief for the role
- · Likely questions for every round
- · Real or Coach mode
- · A debrief on the candidate's answers
Pay as you go
£0.50 per minute, with minutes sold in packs from £5. Minutes are used only on a call and last 6 months. No subscription.
- · Prep briefs and debriefs included
- · Every round and both practice modes
- · Stop whenever you like
Prices checked on Oct 13, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- Role-specific company preparation
- Candidates provide the role and Toby creates a brief covering company information such as its business model, stage, size, recent news, culture signals, and possible talking points.
- Interview-round mapping
- Toby maps the interview process, including the rounds, their durations, what each round assesses, and likely questions tagged by competency and difficulty.
- Real and Coach practice modes
- Real mode runs the interview uninterrupted with a full debrief at the end. Coach mode gives feedback after an answer and lets the candidate try again.
- Answer and delivery debrief
- The debrief includes competency scores and supporting quotes, feedback on answers, a stronger version built only from what the candidate said, and measures such as pace, talk time, filler words, and answer length.
- Flexible practice sessions
- Candidates can choose an interview round and a session length of 10, 20, or 30 minutes in the displayed practice flow.
Works with
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom-style calls
Limitations to know
- Paid minutes are sold in packs from £5 and expire after 6 months.
Alternatives to consider
-
Interview Jarvis
Choose it if you want a preparation platform described as analyzing your resume to generate personalized questions and interview simulations.
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AI Interview Copilot
Choose it if you want real-time interview assistance and transcription alongside interview practice.
Getting started
- Start a mock interview from the Toby website.
- Paste the job description for the role you are preparing for.
- Choose an interview round, Real or Coach mode, and a session length.
- Complete the practice call and review the debrief.