This article is part of a series featuring insights from Impactpool career coaches.
Be Clear, Concise and Structured
AI-supported interviews often place greater emphasis on how clearly and directly you communicate. Keep your answers focused and avoid long introductions or answers that wander away from the question.
A simple structure can help: explain the situation, describe what you did, and finish with the result. Practise communicating your key examples naturally rather than memorising answers word for word. Your goal is not to sound robotic. It is to make your experience easy to understand. As Senior Executive Consultant Merlijn Angad Gaur puts it: “Be short, to the point, and concise.”
Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera
Speaking to a camera can feel very different from speaking to another person. The best way to become comfortable is to practise on camera. Record yourself answering common interview questions and watch the recordings back.
Pay attention to your pace, clarity, eye contact, facial expressions and body language. Make sure your surroundings are quiet, and your camera and lighting are positioned well. You do not need a perfect studio setup. A quiet, well-lit space with a professional background is usually enough. Most importantly, aim to look and sound like yourself.
Prepare for Questions You Cannot Predict
Do not prepare only for the questions you expect to receive. AI-supported interviews may use different questions to explore how you think, communicate and respond to situations.
You may encounter something you have not rehearsed. That is why it is more useful to prepare a strong bank of examples than to memorise specific answers. Think about experiences that demonstrate leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability and your ability to work across cultures and manage challenges. Then practise adapting those examples to different questions.
The Human Fundamentals Still Matter
An automated interview does not mean your experience suddenly matters less. Your motivation, judgement, achievements and ability to explain how you have made a difference are still central to a strong interview. Know your CV well and understand the organisation and the role. Be ready to explain why your experience is relevant and what you could contribute. AI may be part of the process, but human reviewers can still make recruitment decisions. Your goal is not to “beat” the technology. It is to communicate your experience clearly enough for both the technology and the people involved to understand your potential.
What This Means for You
Treat an AI-driven video interview as a format you can learn. Practise speaking on camera, prepare strong examples and keep your answers focused and structured. Test your technology before the interview and create an environment where you can concentrate. Most importantly, do not let the unfamiliar format distract you from what you bring to the role. Your experience, skills, motivation, and perspective still make you a strong candidate.
Key Takeaway
AI-driven video interviews reward preparation, clarity and confidence. You do not need to sound perfect or learn how to “game” an algorithm. Prepare your examples, practise communicating them clearly, get comfortable on camera and approach the interview as an opportunity to show what you can contribute to the mission.