Participant selection methods dictate how exactly candidates are selected and scheduled for interviews. Emporia Research offers two options in order to do so, Automatic and Manual confirmation. Each of these options has their pros and cons, which we will further discuss in this article.

For automatic confirmation, once a survey is completed, participants will instantly view available time slots on a calendar which they can choose from. By leveraging in-house Emporia Scheduling or Calendly, you can seamlessly schedule interviews without direct involvement.

By using this method, there is no need for manual back-and-forth communication. This streamlined approach not only saves time for both researchers and participants but also ensures a prompt and organized scheduling process.

For manual confirmation, instead of just relying on automated scheduling tools, project creators manually "engage" candidates they want to invite to interview. This approach allows researchers to review candidate profiles before sending out invites, providing them with more control over engagement.

While manual selection requires additional effort in coordinating and communicating with participants, it offers the advantage of crafting a more personalized and targeted participant pool.

You can still use Emporia Scheduling or Calendly with manual confirmation, but the meeting link won't be sent to the participant unless you elect to use a calendar link when engaging the participant. For more information, read this article on how to engage a candidate.