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
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WHAT THEY WANT
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WHAT THEY WANT
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QUESTION
WHAT THEY WANT
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WHAT THEY WANT
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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 THISANSWER THE OPENING QUESTION.
The interviewer says:
Tell me about yourself.
Introduce yourself for this job.
Speak for 45–60 seconds. Use the four blocks below and add one concrete example.
USEFUL STRUCTURE
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISSHOW JUDGEMENT, NOT HYPE.
The interviewer asks:
How have you used AI in your work or studies?
Name one use case, give an example, say what you still check yourself.
Speak for 30–60 seconds. Be specific — no “I use AI for everything”.
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISTELL ONE STORY IN ORDER.
The interviewer asks:
Tell us about a difficult situation you handled.
Tell us about a time you handled something difficult at work or while studying.
Speak for 45–60 seconds using the four blocks below. End with the result.
USEFUL STRUCTURE
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISNAME YOUR OWN PART.
You told the story above. The interviewer pushes back:
“What exactly did YOU do?”
Say what you did yourself — not what the team did.
Speak for 20–30 seconds. Use “I”, stay factual, don't blame anyone.
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISQUESTION 1 OF 3 — MOTIVATION.
The interviewer asks:
Why do you want this role, and why now?
Connect the role to what you already do well.
Speak for 30–45 seconds: what attracts you, what you bring, why now.
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISQUESTION 2 OF 3 — SELF-AWARENESS.
The interviewer asks:
What is one thing you are still working on improving, and what are you doing about it?
Name one real weak spot and the action you are taking.
Speak for 30–45 seconds. Honest, specific, and end with the fix — not an excuse.
USEFUL STARTERS
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 THISQUESTION 3 OF 3 — YOUR TURN.
The interviewer asks:
Do you have any questions for us about the role or the team?
Ask two real questions out loud.
Speak for 20–40 seconds. Ask about the work itself, not only about salary.
USEFUL STARTERS
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
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