Completed your studies? Well, many, many congratulations on that.
Now you might be looking for a job that suits and fulfills your needs. Most of the recent graduates feel their first interview is like going into a no-go area. There’s so much pressure on the candidates, like:
- Pressure to impress
- Pressure to articulate unique value
- Pressure to stand out among others
But only those who came under pressure, who appeared for the interview unprepared.
So, what should you do for preparation?
Well, the short and simple answer is to prepare well, practice well, with the help of technology. Various AI tools will let you prepare for your first job interview.
Read on to find out what tools we are talking about and how they can get you well prepared for the interview.
Fundamental Skills for an Interview
Before jumping into the AI tools for job preparation, we wanted to walk you through some fundamental skills. They are necessary for every job seeker who is about to appear in an interview. These fundamental skills include:
- Clear and effective communication
- Showcasing your strength without being vague
- Aligning education and expertise with the role
- Staying ready and confident for any unexpected, disturbing question
And you know what? AI tools can assist you well in developing these fundamental skills. Wondering how? Here’s the little explanation that’ll clear up the things in your mind.
You can use AI to answer questions during your practice. It’ll help you in learning how to articulate ideas into proper sentences. Plus, AI can help you gather information about the company and give you suggestions on how your education and skills align with them.
Moreover, with the help of AI tools, you can create interview scenarios or mock tests for your practice. Plus, you can also ask AI to give honest feedback on the test, which will help you in improving tone, response time, and body language.
How to Use AI Tools for Interview Preparation?
Now comes the big question. How should a person use AI tools for interview preparation? Well, for efficient preparation, follow the steps we have shared below.
1. Research the Employer
Know that you cannot be successful in an interview unless you know about your employer. It is always suggested to do research on the company, its values, products, and services before scheduling the interview. It’ll help you in giving answers aligned with the employer’s needs and raise their interest in you.
But what role can AI play in this regard? Here’s the answer to that.
Using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, get an overview of the company you are going to for an interview. To do this, simply put the company name inside ChatGPT and ask questions like:
- What’s the mission of the [company name]?
- What products/services do they sell?
- What are their most recent achievements?
- What are their top priorities?
- What’s the work environment?
- What do they expect from their employees?
For demonstration, we did the same thing for a company.
And here’s what we get in response.
Remember, the above questions only work in case the company is legit and has been on the ground for more than a year. If the company is new, the better way to get into its core is to give ChatGPT the following command:
“Give me an overview of the [company website]. Tell about their mission, products, or services.”
Besides doing this, also ask AI for the latest industry trends in the same sector. This will help you in showcasing that you are well aware of their industry and the factors affecting the business.
2. Prepare and Refine Responses
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work here?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Above are the most commonly asked questions in interviews. Most employers make decisions based on the answers you’ll give to these questions. And you know what? Many of the self-assured graduates fail to give perfect answers to such questions.
Don’t be among them. Use the AI sentence generator by Editpad to get perfect answers for such questions. Using the tool, you can get up to 30 sentences in one go against the question provided.
For example, if you want to practice for the question “Why do you want to work here?”, the tool will give you suggestions like:
The result? Specific, polished, and impactful sentences that can paint a professional picture of you. Consider combining these sentences and adding your input. Practice by generating multiple outputs. This will ensure that you sound confident and professional.
3. Practice with Mock Interviews
You might have heard the phrase “Practice Makes Perfect”. And in your case, having mock interviews is the perfect way to practice. It is not necessary to have a person, i.e., a friend, in front of you for preparation. There is a chance of human bias.
So, a better way is to practice using AI mock interview tools like Interview Warmup by Google. These tools can help you ace your delivery and presentation during the interview.
All you need to do is input your responses to the questions. The tool will assess factors like tone, word pacing, and filler words and provide you with suggestions. Using these suggestions, you can bring in improvement to the areas that are highlighted as weak.
Bottom Line
AI tools are leveling the playing field for first-time job seekers. They help in refining your presentation skills and equip you with the confidence to walk into any interview with your head held high. Don’t wait. Give these tools a try and experience the difference AI can make.
