7. AI and Your Career: Prepare for Interviews with AI

27 Oct

Want to feel confident, calm, and ready for your next interview? Book an Interview Coaching session today

Introduction

Job interviews can be daunting, even for the most confident professionals. The good news is that AI-powered interview tools now make it easier than ever to prepare — from generating likely questions, to practising your answers, to researching companies in minutes.

But here’s the important bit: AI can give you a strong foundation, but it can’t replace the human touch. Coaching builds confidence, helps you tell your story powerfully, and supports you in managing nerves. That’s where the real advantage comes in.

💡 AI prepares you with knowledge. Coaching helps you deliver with confidence.

1. Generate Interview Questions with AI

AI can analyse job descriptions and predict the interview questions you’re likely to face.

Example prompt (ChatGPT):
“Based on this job description, generate 10 competency-based and 5 technical interview questions I’m likely to be asked. Categorise them under Communication, Problem-Solving, and Leadership.”

✅ This gives you a focused list of questions to practise — instead of guessing what might come up.

2. Practise Your Answers with AI Tools

Some AI platforms now act like virtual interviewers, providing real-time feedback on your delivery:

Google Interview Warmup (Free)
- Lets you practise answers out loud
- Analyses your pace, filler words, and keyword use
Yoodli (Free plan available)
- Records your responses
- Gives feedback on tone, clarity, and structure
- Simulates mock interview practice

👉 These tools are great for private practice and building familiarity with answering under pressure.

3. Research Companies Quickly with AI

Strong interview performance depends on understanding the company and tailoring your answers.

Example prompt (Perplexity.ai):
“Summarise [Company X]’s strategy, culture, and key priorities. Include recent news from the last 6 months with source links.”

✅ This gives you talking points you can weave into your answers — demonstrating genuine preparation and insight.

Coaching Advantage: Why Human Support Still Matters

AI tools are powerful, but they stop short of preparing you for the human side of interviews. That’s where interview coaching makes all the difference.

With my Interview Coaching, we go beyond rehearsing questions. Together, we:

Build strategies to manage nerves so you walk in calm and confident
Refine your answers so they sound natural, authentic, and compelling
Challenge unhelpful beliefs that might undermine your performance
Use storytelling techniques to make your experiences memorable
Rehearse under realistic conditions so you feel fully interview-ready

👉 It’s this blend of AI preparation + human coaching that gives you the competitive edge.

Conclusion

AI is a fantastic tool for interview preparation — it can predict likely questions, help you practise answers, and give you insider knowledge about employers.

But the real difference comes from coaching: developing confidence, managing nerves, and presenting your story in a way that connects with interviewers.

Are you preparing for an important interview? Don’t leave it to chance.

👉 Use AI to do the groundwork — then book a tailored Interview Coaching session with me to polish your delivery and boost your confidence. Together, we’ll make sure you’re ready to perform at your very best.

Book in some Interview Coaching with Diana

About Diana

I’m Diana Dawson, an Accredited Master Coach with over 20 years of experience helping professionals succeed at interviews and progress in their careers. At Working Career, I combine AI-powered tools with proven coaching strategies to help individuals: