TARA is Croux's AI-powered phone assistant that helps you build a stronger profile so you can get matched to better shifts, faster. It's a quick phone call that covers your work experience, availability, and weekly shift goals — and it boosts your Profile Score more than any other single item.
The TARA screen lists the topics covered by the call. Follow Start Interview to begin. Skip lets you keep browsing but does not complete a required TARA prerequisite.
How TARA works
TARA is a short AI phone call (about 5-10 minutes) that you can complete anytime. During the call, TARA will ask about:
- Your work experience — past roles, industries, and skills
- Your availability — when you're free to work
- Your weekly shift goals — how many shifts you'd like to pick up each week
TARA uses your answers to help Croux understand what kinds of shifts are the best fit for you. The more the platform knows about your preferences, the better it can match you with the right opportunities.
When will I see TARA?
You may see TARA during onboarding. You can also open it later from More → Boost Your Profile (AI Call).
You may also see TARA listed as a shift prerequisite. It can be required because you have no work history yet or because of that shift’s requirements. Tap the incomplete item to get started.
Do I have to complete TARA?
If you are new to Croux and have not added work history, complete the TARA call before applying, or add your work history under More → Work Experience. Some shifts still require TARA even after you add work history, because of the business’s requirements. Once you complete a Croux shift without a negative rating from the business (a shift the business didn’t rate counts too), those shifts no longer require TARA either. Check Prerequisites on the shift you want: any item marked incomplete must be finished before you can apply.
The call screen may show Recommended and Skip. Skipping lets you keep browsing; it does not clear a TARA prerequisite or enable the Apply button.
Read How Do I Add Work History? for the work-history steps.
Why should I complete TARA?
Here's what completing TARA gets you:
- The biggest single Profile Score boost — TARA completion is the highest-weighted item in your score
- Better shift matching — Croux can recommend shifts that fit your experience and schedule
- Meet shift requirements — Some shifts require TARA as a prerequisite, even when you have already added work history.
- Faster path to your first shift — A complete profile means you're ready to work sooner
How to complete TARA
- Open More → Boost Your Profile (AI Call), or tap TARA AI Call under a shift's Prerequisites.
- Follow the call prompt. You can also call (205) 769-4861 from the phone number on your Croux account.
- Answer the questions about your experience, availability and weekly shift goals. Allow about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Return to the shift and check that the TARA prerequisite is complete.
Completing TARA clears that step. You must still meet any other prerequisites shown for the shift.
Tips for a great TARA call
- Find a quiet spot — TARA is AI-powered, so clear audio helps the conversation go smoothly
- Be specific about your experience — Mention the types of roles you've worked (bartending, catering, warehouse, etc.)
- Be honest about your availability — This helps Croux suggest shifts that actually fit your schedule
Your privacy on a TARA call
Because TARA is an AI assistant, your call is recorded and transcribed so Croux can build and improve your profile, match you to shifts, and keep the platform safe. Here's what that means for you:
- You can ask for a person instead — If you'd rather not be recorded, or you'd prefer a human-conducted intake, email support@croux.co. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
- Your recording isn't kept forever — Raw audio from a TARA call is kept for up to 12 months, then deleted or de-identified.
- TARA isn't a voice-ID system — Your TARA recording is used to build your profile and improve matching. Croux does not use it to identify you as a voiceprint or biometric identifier. If we ever add a feature that does, we'll give you a separate notice and ask for your consent first.
- You can fix mistakes — If TARA gets something wrong on your profile, email support@croux.co and we'll review and correct it.
- You can request a human review — If an automated decision significantly affects you (for example, your eligibility or Trust Score), you can ask for a person to review it at support@croux.co.
Full details are in the Terms of Use.
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