How to use AI as your job interview coach

Why use AI to prepare for job interviews?

AI is a powerful resource when it comes to preparing for job interviews. One benefit is that generative AI tailors interview support to a specific job. When you share a job description, AI knows the kinds of questions your interviewer may ask and what questions you should ask the interviewer. Questions for the interviewer are important as they show you’re genuinely interested in the role and help you gauge whether the role is the right fit for you.

Another benefit of using AI as a job interview simulator is that it provides a judgment-free space. While practicing for an interview with a friend or loved one is often useful, some people find it more intimidating. When you practice for a job interview with AI, it’s easier to relax and answer questions without worrying about what the other person thinks of you. Finally, AI is a 24/7 resource. AI will serve as your interview helper in a pinch, answering any of your questions in seconds or simulating an interview with you on the spot.

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Role-play with AI

Simulating an interview with AI beforehand may help you feel less nervous and more prepared. Prompt AI to ask you job interview questions and tell it you’ll answer each one. Then, ask AI to rate your response or provide feedback. Here are example prompts to make AI your job interview simulator:

• I’m interviewing for an entry-level social media manager position with [company]. Provide example questions that they might ask me. I’ll answer them, and then I would like you to tell me how to improve my responses.
• Act as a job interview simulator. I’m interviewing for an HR management position. Ask me 10 hard questions I might expect in an interview and rate my responses on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being phenomenal, 1 being poor).
• I would like you to act as a job interviewer. Ask me common behavioral interview questions and let me know what you think of my responses.

Identify common interview questions

Ask AI for job interview practice questions if you don’t want to spend time on a full interview simulation. This is also a great way to gather questions if a friend needs assistance with their upcoming interview and wants you to act as a mock interviewer. Prepare for your interview with these prompts:

• List ten common questions that are asked in an administrative assistant interview.
• What are popular hypothetical questions that interviewers ask?
• I’m interviewing for an IT role. Share common technical questions the hiring manager might ask.

Uncover questions to ask your interviewer

At the end of your interview, the interviewer will likely ask if you have any questions for them. Use this time to get to know the role or company and express your interest in it. Try these example prompts, and feel free to modify them:

• I want to avoid a toxic work environment. What tactful questions can I ask in an interview to determine whether the company is a good or bad workplace?
• What questions about benefits are appropriate to ask in an interview, and when can I ask them?
• I’m applying for a job at a non-profit company. What thoughtful questions about the company should I ask the interviewer?

Now that you know how to prepare for an interview with AI, you’ll feel more confident before going into one. Find out more ways to progress your career with AI—see how to write resumes and cover letters or write better emails.