Real-Time Translation for International Job Interviews
Job interviews across language barriers often rely on manual interpreters or clunky translation software that disrupts the conversation flow. Seagull brings real-time translation directly to your screen, letting candidates and recruiters focus on what matters.
Why Standard Interview Translation Falls Short
Hiring professional interpreters is expensive and requires advance scheduling, making it impractical for high-volume recruiting or last-minute interviews. Manual translation also introduces delays and breaks the natural rhythm of conversation, forcing both parties to pause and wait for interpretation.
Generic translation apps require switching between windows, copying text, or installing browser extensions that don't work across all interview platforms. Candidates lose confidence when fumbling with tools, and recruiters miss nonverbal cues while staring at translation boxes instead of faces.
How Seagull Changes International Interview Dynamics
Seagull captures system audio directly from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or any platform without plugins or configuration. Translations appear in a floating subtitle overlay that stays on top of the video window, so you read captions while maintaining eye contact and natural interview pacing.
With support for 60+ languages and real-time, low-latency processing, both candidates and recruiters get accurate translations instantly. Conversation Mode enables two-way face-to-face translation, letting non-native speakers respond naturally without pausing to compose answers in a second language.
Where Seagull Wins for Global Hiring
Candidates interviewing in non-native languages reduce anxiety and communicate more clearly when subtitles appear in real-time. A software engineer in Japan interviewing for a US startup can focus on technical questions instead of language stumbling, and the recruiter hears natural responses rather than a stressed, halting monologue.
Recruiters screening international applicants cover more ground faster by removing language friction from the screening process. A London-based company hiring talent across Africa, Asia, and Latin America no longer delays offers waiting for interpreter availability, making global recruitment faster and more inclusive.
How to Get Started
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. The app installs in seconds and requires no configuration.
Choose the language being spoken and the language you want to see. Seagull supports 40+ languages out of the box.
Seagull will transcribe and translate audio from any app in real time. Captions appear in a small overlay on your screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Seagull work with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet?
Yes. Seagull captures system audio from any desktop application without requiring plugins or special setup. The floating subtitle overlay works on top of any video conferencing platform.
Can both the candidate and recruiter use Seagull during the same interview?
Absolutely. Seagull's Conversation Mode enables two-way translation, so both parties can receive real-time subtitles in their preferred language on their own devices.
What languages does Seagull support for interviews?
Seagull supports 60+ languages, covering most major business and hiring markets globally. Check the language list to confirm your specific language pair is included.
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. 1 hour free trial included.