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Interviews

Interviews evaluate your fit for the role and organization. Use direct answers supported by specific, memorable stories—especially to highlight transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Body Language Tips (Canadian workplace context):

  • Lean in, smile, make eye contact
  • Avoid crossing arms, fidgeting, or swiveling

Virtual Interview Tips

Live Interviews: Conducted over platforms like Zoom or Teams.
Pre-recorded Interviews: One-way responses to preset questions, usually with limited prep and answer time, and often reviewed by HR or AI.

Virtual Setup Checklist:

  • Front-facing lighting; avoid backlight
  • Use a wired internet connection
  • Clean background or virtual backdrop
  • Quiet space; mute notifications
  • Dress professionally and look into the webcam
  • Sit in a stable, non-swiveling chair

Common Questions

Expect questions asking for specific examples of how you’ve handled conflict, led teams, or met deadlines. These help assess transferable skills indirectly.

Example:

  • “Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a colleague.”
    (Skills: communication, collaboration, problem-solving)

Closing Questions

When asked, “Do you have any questions for us?”—always say yes. Thoughtful questions show your interest and preparation. Try:

  • What does the onboarding process look like?
  • What are the key challenges in this role?
  • How do you define and celebrate success?
  • What traits do your top performers share?

AI Interviews: What You Need to Know

AI is becoming a lasting trend in hiring. Many companies now use AI tools in early recruitment stages to assess candidates' soft skills, behavior, and communication—before a human ever sees the application.

Pymetrics uses games and questions to measure cognitive and emotional traits like risk tolerance and response time—in just 25 minutes. Companies like McDonald's and JP Morgan use it to screen candidates before human interviews.

HireVue records candidates answering questions via webcam. It analyzes:

  • Keywords and language use (e.g., “I” vs. “we” for teamwork)
  • Facial expressions and tone to assess enthusiasm and behavior
  • Up to 500,000 data points per candidate

The AI then generates a score based on attributes like conscientiousness, willingness to learn, and emotional stability. Companies may use these scores to shortlist candidates—often without human review.

Important Notes:

  • You won’t see your score or feedback
  • Your tone, word choice, and facial movements all influence the result
  • Continue researching AI-based interviews, especially if invited to a pre-recorded one

Watch: HireVue Video Interview: How to Beat the Algorithm and Get the Job (5:33)

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