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Preparation is key to a great interview, whether it’s with a human or AI. Here’s how to set yourself up for success.

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Before You Start

1

Research the Company

Visit the company’s website, understand what they do, and review the job description carefully. The AI may ask questions specific to the company, its products, and the role — candidates who show they’ve done their homework stand out.
2

Find a Quiet Space

Choose a location with minimal background noise, good lighting (natural light facing you works best), and a stable internet connection. Avoid coffee shops, shared spaces, or anywhere you might be interrupted.
3

Test Your Setup

Make sure your camera and microphone work before starting. Open your camera app and record a short test video. Close other apps (especially Zoom, Teams, or Slack) that might compete for your camera or drain bandwidth.
4

Have Your Resume Handy

You may be asked about specific experiences, projects, or roles listed on your resume. Keep it nearby for quick reference — but don’t read from it.
5

Prepare Your STAR Stories

Think of 3–5 specific examples from your career using the Situation, Task, Action, Result format. The AI will ask behavioral questions, and having concrete stories ready makes a big difference.

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During the Interview

Speak clearly and naturally. The AI understands conversational speech — you don’t need to speak slowly or robotically. Talk as if you’re having a professional conversation with a colleague. Be specific. Vague answers get vague scores. Instead of saying “I’m a good leader,” give a concrete example:
Weak answer: “I have strong leadership skills and enjoy managing teams.”Strong answer: “I led a team of 5 engineers to deliver our payment integration 2 weeks ahead of schedule. I ran daily standups, unblocked a critical API dependency by coordinating with the vendor directly, and we shipped with zero P1 bugs.”
Take your time. There’s no rush. The AI is patient — pause to think before answering. A thoughtful 30-second pause followed by a great answer beats a rambling immediate response. Be honest. The platform includes fraud detection — using AI tools to generate your answers or having someone else take the interview will be flagged to the hiring team. Ask questions at the end. When the AI asks if you have questions about the role, use it. Thoughtful questions signal genuine interest. Ask about team structure, what success looks like in the first 90 days, or what projects you’d be working on.

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What Not to Do

Don’t use AI tools (like ChatGPT) to generate answers during the interview. Hello Recruiter’s bad actor detection system monitors for this and will flag it to the hiring team.
Don’t have someone else take the interview for you. Impersonation detection is built into the platform. This will be flagged and will likely disqualify your application entirely.
Don’t read from a script. Brief reference notes are fine, but reading pre-written answers word for word sounds unnatural and may be flagged. The AI is looking for authentic, conversational responses.

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Quick Preparation Checklist

StepDetails
Research companyWebsite, job description, recent news
Quiet spaceMinimal noise, good lighting, no interruptions
Tech checkCamera, microphone, internet speed (5+ Mbps)
Close other appsEspecially video call apps and heavy downloads
Resume nearbyFor quick reference, not reading
STAR stories ready3–5 specific examples from your experience
Water nearbyStay hydrated during the conversation

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Next Steps

During the Interview

Step-by-step walkthrough of the interview experience.

Technical Requirements

Make sure your setup meets the minimum requirements.