updated

app.py

@@ -232,11 +232,6 @@ def post_job():
         seniority = request.form.get('seniority', '').strip()
         skills_input = request.form.get('skills', '').strip()
         company = request.form.get('company', '').strip()
-        # New field: number of interview questions.  Recruiters can specify
-        # how many questions the interview should contain.  Default to 3 if
-        # the value is missing or invalid.  See templates/post_job.html for
-        # the corresponding input element.
-        num_questions_raw = request.form.get('num_questions', '').strip()
 
         errors = []
         if not role_title:
@@ -249,18 +244,6 @@ def post_job():
             errors.append('Skills are required.')
         if not company:
             errors.append('Company name is required.')
-        # Validate number of questions; must be a positive integer.  Store
-        # errors if the input is provided but invalid.  Missing values will
-        # fall back to the default of 3.
-        num_questions = 3
-        if num_questions_raw:
-            try:
-                parsed_nq = int(num_questions_raw)
-                if parsed_nq <= 0:
-                    raise ValueError()
-                num_questions = parsed_nq
-            except ValueError:
-                errors.append('Number of interview questions must be a positive integer.')
 
         if errors:
             for err in errors:
@@ -276,8 +259,7 @@ def post_job():
             seniority=seniority,
             skills=skills_json,
             company=company,
-            recruiter_id=current_user.id,
-            num_questions=num_questions
+            recruiter_id=current_user.id
         )
         db.session.add(new_job)
         db.session.commit()

backend/models/database.py

@@ -18,14 +18,6 @@ class Job(db.Model):
     company = db.Column(db.String(100), nullable=False)
     date_posted = db.Column(db.DateTime, default=datetime.utcnow)
 
-    # Number of interview questions for this job. Recruiters can set this
-    # value when posting a job. Defaults to 3 to preserve existing
-    # behaviour where the interview consists of three questions. The
-    # interview API uses this field to determine when to stop asking
-    # follow‑up questions. See backend/routes/interview_api.py for
-    # details.
-    num_questions = db.Column(db.Integer, nullable=False, default=3)
-
     recruiter_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey('users.id'), nullable=True)
     recruiter = db.relationship('User', backref='posted_jobs')
 
@@ -82,19 +74,13 @@ class Application(db.Model):
 def init_db(app):
     db.init_app(app)
     with app.app_context():
-        # Create any missing tables.  SQLAlchemy does not automatically add
-        # columns to existing tables, so we call create_all() first to ensure
-        # new tables (like ``applications`` or ``jobs``) are present.
         db.create_all()
-
-        from sqlalchemy import inspect
-        inspector = inspect(db.engine)
-        try:
-            columns = [col['name'] for col in inspector.get_columns('jobs')]
-            if 'num_questions' not in columns:
-                db.session.execute('ALTER TABLE jobs ADD COLUMN num_questions INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 3')
-                db.session.commit()
-        except Exception:
-            pass
-
-        
+        # Database tables are created on application start.  We intentionally do not
+        # seed any sample data here.  Previously a block of code inserted dummy
+        # job listings whenever the jobs table was empty.  In production, jobs
+        # should only be added by authenticated recruiters via the job posting
+        # interface.  Leaving the seeding logic in place would result in fake
+        # positions appearing every time the application starts, which is
+        # undesirable for a live recruitment platform.  If your environment
+        # requires initial data for testing, insert it manually via the
+        # database or through the new recruiter job posting page.

backend/routes/interview_api.py

@@ -131,12 +131,7 @@ def process_answer():
         data = request.get_json() or {}
         answer = data.get("answer", "").strip()
         question_idx = data.get("questionIndex", 0)
-
-        # ``job_id`` is required to determine how many total questions are
-        # expected for this interview.  Without it we fall back to a
-        # three‑question interview.
-        job_id = data.get("job_id")
-
+        
         if not answer:
             return jsonify({"error": "No answer provided."}), 400
 
@@ -146,59 +141,33 @@ def process_answer():
         # Evaluate the answer
         evaluation_result = evaluate_answer(current_question, answer)
 
-        # Determine the number of questions configured for this job
-        total_questions = 3
-        if job_id is not None:
-            try:
-                job = Job.query.get(int(job_id))
-                if job and job.num_questions and job.num_questions > 0:
-                    total_questions = job.num_questions
-            except Exception:
-                # If lookup fails, keep default
-                pass
-
-        # Check completion.  ``question_idx`` is zero‑based; the last index
-        # corresponds to ``total_questions - 1``.  When the current index
-        # reaches or exceeds this value, the interview is complete.
-        is_complete = question_idx >= (total_questions - 1)
-
+        # Determine completion (3 questions in total, zero‑based index)
+        is_complete = question_idx >= 2
+        
         next_question_text = None
         audio_url = None
-
+        
         if not is_complete:
-            # Follow‑up question bank.  These are used for indices 1 .. n‑2.
-            # The final question (last index) probes salary expectations and
-            # working preferences.  If the recruiter has configured fewer
-            # questions than the number of entries here, only the first
-            # appropriate number will be used.
-            follow_up_questions = [
-                "Can you describe a challenging project you've worked on and how you overcame the difficulties?",
-                "What is your favorite machine learning algorithm and why?",
-                "How do you stay up-to-date with advancements in AI?",
-                "Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly. How did you approach it?"
-            ]
-            final_question = (
-                "What are your salary expectations? Are you looking for a full-time or part-time role, "
-                "and do you prefer remote or on-site work?"
-            )
-
-            # Compute the next index (zero‑based) for the upcoming question
-            next_idx = question_idx + 1
-
-            # Determine which question to ask next.  If next_idx is the last
-            # question (i.e. equals total_questions - 1), use the final
-            # question.  Otherwise, select a follow‑up question from the
-            # bank based on ``next_idx - 1`` (because index 0 is for the
-            # first follow‑up).  If out of range, cycle through the list.
-            if next_idx == (total_questions - 1):
-                next_question_text = final_question
+            # Generate the next question based on the current question index.
+            #
+            # Question indices are zero‑based: 0 for the first follow‑up question,
+            # 1 for the second, and so on.  We want the final (third) question
+            # delivered by this route to always probe the candidate's salary
+            # expectations and preferred working arrangement.  After the user
+            # answers this question (i.e. when ``question_idx`` becomes 2), the
+            # interview is considered complete and no further questions are
+            # generated.
+            if question_idx == 0:
+                next_question_text = "Can you describe a challenging project you've worked on and how you overcame the difficulties?"
+            elif question_idx == 1:
+                # Salary expectations question for the final interview round
+                next_question_text = (
+                    "What are your salary expectations? Are you looking for a full-time or part-time role, "
+                    "and do you prefer remote or on-site work?"
+                )
             else:
-                if follow_up_questions:
-                    idx_in_bank = (next_idx - 1) % len(follow_up_questions)
-                    next_question_text = follow_up_questions[idx_in_bank]
-                else:
-                    # Fallback if no follow‑ups are defined
-                    next_question_text = "Do you have any questions about the role or our company?"
+                # Fallback for unexpected indices; ask if the candidate has any questions.
+                next_question_text = "Do you have any questions about the role or our company?"
 
             # Try to generate audio for the next question
             try:
@@ -206,7 +175,7 @@ def process_answer():
                 os.makedirs(audio_dir, exist_ok=True)
                 filename = f"q_{uuid.uuid4().hex}.wav"
                 audio_path = os.path.join(audio_dir, filename)
-
+                
                 audio_result = edge_tts_to_file_sync(next_question_text, audio_path)
                 if audio_result and os.path.exists(audio_path) and os.path.getsize(audio_path) > 1000:
                     audio_url = url_for("interview_api.get_audio", filename=filename)
@@ -222,7 +191,7 @@ def process_answer():
             "evaluation": evaluation_result,
             "is_complete": is_complete
         })
-
+        
     except Exception as e:
         logging.error(f"Error in process_answer: {e}")
         return jsonify({"error": "Error processing answer. Please try again."}), 500

backend/templates/interview.html

@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@
     <div class="interview-container">
         <div class="header">
             <div class="question-counter">
-                Question <span id="currentQuestionNum">1</span> of <span id="totalQuestions">{{ job.num_questions }}</span>
+                Question <span id="currentQuestionNum">1</span> of <span id="totalQuestions">3</span>
             </div>
             <h1>🤖 AI Interview Assistant</h1>
             <p>Answer thoughtfully and take your time</p>
@@ -494,19 +494,7 @@
         class AIInterviewer {
             constructor() {
                 this.currentQuestionIndex = 0;
-                // Set the total number of questions based on the job configuration.
-                // The value is read from the DOM element #totalQuestions, which
-                // has been populated server‑side using ``job.num_questions``.
-                const totalSpan = document.getElementById('totalQuestions');
-                const parsedTotal = parseInt(totalSpan && totalSpan.textContent);
-                this.totalQuestions = Number.isNaN(parsedTotal) || parsedTotal <= 0 ? 3 : parsedTotal;
-                // Ensure the counter display shows the correct total number of
-                // questions.  Without this update the span would retain the
-                // server‑rendered value even if the fallback above changed
-                // ``this.totalQuestions``.
-                if (totalSpan) {
-                    totalSpan.textContent = this.totalQuestions;
-                }
+                this.totalQuestions = 3;
                 this.isRecording = false;
                 this.mediaRecorder = null;
                 this.audioChunks = [];
@@ -862,8 +850,7 @@
                         body: JSON.stringify({
                             answer: answer,
                             questionIndex: this.currentQuestionIndex,
-                            current_question: this.currentQuestion,
-                            job_id: JOB_ID
+                            current_question: this.currentQuestion
                         })
                     });
 

backend/templates/job_detail.html

@@ -36,17 +36,6 @@
                     {% endif %}
                 </p>
             </div>
-
-            <div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
-                <h3 style="color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 1rem;">Interview Details</h3>
-                <p>
-                    {% if job.num_questions %}
-                        {{ job.num_questions }} question{{ 's' if job.num_questions|int != 1 else '' }} in the AI interview
-                    {% else %}
-                        Interview length not specified
-                    {% endif %}
-                </p>
-            </div>
             
             <div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;">
                 <p style="margin-bottom: 1rem;">Posted on: {{ job.date_posted.strftime('%B %d, %Y') }}</p>

backend/templates/post_job.html

@@ -45,11 +45,6 @@
                     <label for="description">Job Description</label>
                     <textarea name="description" id="description" class="form-control" rows="5" required placeholder="Describe the responsibilities and requirements for this position"></textarea>
                 </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="num_questions">Number of Interview Questions</label>
-                    <input type="number" name="num_questions" id="num_questions" class="form-control" min="1" value="3" required placeholder="e.g. 5">
-                    <small style="color: #666; display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem;">Specify how many questions the AI interview should ask (minimum 1).</small>
-                </div>
                 <div class="application-actions" style="margin-top: 2rem; text-align: center;">
                     <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Post Job</button>
                 </div>