QUESTION
Tell me about yourself.
WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
- “At the moment I'm working as…”
- “Before that, I spent two years…”
- “What I enjoy most is…”
- “That's why this role caught my attention.”
AI screening.
Video interviews.
Automated questions.
Your English still has to sound human.
63%
of surveyed US job seekers said they had already experienced an AI interview.
This isn't a future scenario anymore. AI is increasingly appearing early in hiring: screening, automated questions, phone and video interviews.
Which answer sounds more convincing in an interview?
QUESTION APPEARS.
YOU GET LIMITED THINKING TIME.
YOU ANSWER TO A SCREEN / VOICE / CAMERA.
YOUR RESPONSE MAY BE USED IN AN AUTOMATED OR AI-ASSISTED EVALUATION.
The exact process depends on the employer and platform.
QUESTION
WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
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WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
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WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
QUESTION
WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
QUESTION
WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
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WHAT THEY WANT
USEFUL LANGUAGE
BAD
“I am a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for innovation.”
GENERIC. · MEMORISABLE. · FORGETTABLE.
BETTER
“In my previous role, I managed around 20 client requests a week. The hardest part wasn't the workload — it was deciding what needed attention first.”
SPECIFIC. · HUMAN. · BELIEVABLE.
Rewrite this so it sounds like a real person with real experience.
“I am a hardworking and responsible person.”
MAKE IT YOURS. Add one personal example — a number, a project, a week that was hard.
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISJOB INTERVIEW | B1–B2 | 60 sec
Scenario: You're in the first minute of an interview for a customer support role at an online store.
Your task: Say what you do now, one relevant achievement, and why this role fits you.
Start with: “Right now I work as…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
HOW
“I usually start by deciding what is actually urgent.”
HOW
“In my previous role, we once had two client deadlines on the same afternoon…”
HOW
“We delivered both projects on time without reducing quality.”
QUESTION: How do you deal with pressure?
Click the three steps in the right order.
Candidates increasingly need to talk about how AI fits into their workflow: what they use it for, where they don't trust it, and how they check the output.
Complete the sentence with your own work reality.
“I use AI primarily for ______, but I always ______ before using the output.”
Which answer is stronger?
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISJOB INTERVIEW | B1–B2 | 60 sec
Scenario: A marketing agency interviewer asks how you already use AI tools.
Your task: Name one tool, one task you used it for, and how you checked the result.
Start with: “I mainly use it for…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
Situation → Task → Action → Result. Same story, but the interviewer can follow it.
“Tell me about a challenge you faced.” Put the four blocks in the logical order.
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISJOB INTERVIEW | B1–B2 | 60 sec
Scenario: You're applying for a hotel receptionist job. They ask about a time a guest was unhappy.
Your task: Describe the problem, what you did step by step, and the result.
Start with: “A guest once complained that…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
Interviewer: “What exactly did YOU do?”
Choose the best response.
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISFOLLOW-UP QUESTION | B1–B2 | 30 sec
Scenario: The interviewer stops you: “You said ‘we’ a lot. What exactly did YOU do?”
Your task: Use “I”, name two actions you personally took, and one result.
Start with: “Personally, I…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
“How is AI used in this role?”
“How does the team currently use AI?”
“How do you measure success in this position?”
“What would you expect me to achieve in the first 90 days?”
“What does human oversight look like when AI tools are used?”
60SEC
Tell me about yourself and explain how you use technology or AI in your work/studies.
Speak out loud. Nothing is recorded — the timer is only there to keep you honest.
Three questions, one answer each. Speak as if the camera is already recording.
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISJOB INTERVIEW | B2 | 45 sec
Scenario: You're moving from teaching to a junior project coordinator role at a tech company.
Your task: Say what attracts you, one skill you bring, and why this is the right moment.
Start with: “I'm interested in this role because…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISJOB INTERVIEW | B1–B2 | 45 sec
Scenario: An interviewer for an office admin role asks about your weak point.
Your task: Name one real skill, one action you take to improve it, and progress so far.
Start with: “One thing I'm working on is…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
RECORD YOUR ANSWER
OPTIONAL — YOU CAN SKIP THISEND OF INTERVIEW | B1 | 40 sec
Scenario: The interview for a remote sales role is ending. They ask if you have questions.
Your task: Ask two clear questions: one about the team, one about the first 3 months.
Start with: “Yes — could you tell me…”
Your microphone is used only when you choose to record an answer. The recording is analysed and then discarded — nothing is stored.
OR TYPE YOUR ANSWER
YOU PRACTISED
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