Imagine you are halfway through a technical interview. The interviewer asks about a system design trade-off you haven't touched in two years. In your ear — or rather, on the screen beside your video call — a message appears from your friend, a senior engineer at a FAANG company: "Talk about eventual consistency. They love that."
That is Amigo's Buddy feature. A real human, watching your live interview in real-time, sending you exactly the hint you need. It is not AI guessing what might help — it is a person who knows you, who knows the industry, watching and coaching in the moment.
How Does the Buddy Feature Work?
You generate an invite link
From the Amigo app, create a Buddy invite link with a unique code. Takes 10 seconds.
Your buddy opens it
They open the link on any device — phone, tablet, laptop. No download required. They see a live transcript window.
They watch your interview unfold
As the interviewer speaks, your buddy sees the transcript appear in real-time. They watch the questions as they're asked and can see your responses building.
They send hints whenever useful
Your buddy can type messages, send emoji reactions, or paste code snippets. These appear instantly in your Amigo overlay — visible only to you.
You deliver a stronger answer
Their hint lands in the natural conversational pause. You weave the suggestion into your answer in your own voice — building on the prompt with your specific experience and context.
Who Should Be Your Buddy?
The right buddy depends on the interview type. A few strong options:
- A friend in the same industry — knows what interviewers at that company actually want to hear
- A former colleague — knows your work history and can prompt you with specific examples from projects you did together
- A career coach — professional interview coach now has real-time visibility into the live conversation, not just a post-hoc review
- A mentor — someone senior who has been through many of these interviews and knows what differentiates candidates
Why Are AI and a Human Buddy Stronger Together?
Amigo gives you both AI responses and a human buddy at the same time. They serve different needs:
AI is best for
- Instant structured answers
- Technical facts and definitions
- STAR format structure
- Always available, zero latency
Human buddy is best for
- Reading the room and tone
- Knowing your specific stories
- Industry-specific insider knowledge
- Emotional support under pressure
Set up your interview buddy today
Download Amigo, create an invite link, and do a practice run with a friend before the real interview.
Get started free →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the buddy system for interviews?
Amigo's Buddy feature lets you share a live transcript link with a trusted person. They watch your interview in real-time and send you hints that only you can see.
Can the interviewer see buddy messages?
No. Buddy messages appear only in your Amigo overlay, which is excluded from screen capture. The interviewer has no visibility into the buddy channel.
Does my buddy need to download anything?
No. Your buddy opens the invite link in any browser on any device. No download or account required.
Who can be my interview buddy?
Anyone you trust — a friend in the industry, a former colleague, a career coach, or a mentor. The more they know about your target company or role, the more useful their hints will be.
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