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Interview Assistant — Real-Time AI Coaching During Live Job Interviews

This is the tool that runs during your actual interview. Set it up before the call, not during. The Interview Assistant listens to both sides of the conversation and surfaces relevant talking points, follow-up questions, and key phrases so you never go blank mid-answer.

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Navigate to Interview Assistant

In the sidebar, click Interview Assistant under the Interview Tools section. This is the tool you use during actual job interviews — not for practice (that's Mock Interview).

  • Interview Assistant is designed for live interviews with a real interviewer on the other end.
  • If you want practice sessions with AI-generated questions, use Mock Interview instead.
  • You can also access it from the dashboard quick-action bar if you've used it before.
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Create a New Session — Enter Company Name, Role, and Interview Format

Click "New Session" and fill in the details. The more context you give, the better the AI's real-time suggestions will be. Include the company name, the exact role title, and whether it's a behavioral, technical, or mixed-format interview.

  • Use the exact job title from the listing — "Senior Backend Engineer" is better than "developer."
  • Select the interview format so the AI prioritizes the right kind of suggestions (STAR method for behavioral, technical depth for coding rounds).
  • You can create the session hours or days in advance and come back to it when the interview starts.
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Upload Your Resume and the Job Description

The AI cross-references your resume with the job description to generate relevant talking points. Upload both before the interview — not during.

  • Accepted formats: PDF, DOCX, or TXT. Maximum file size is 10 MB.
  • If you've already built your resume in Resume Builder, you can link it directly without re-uploading.
  • Paste the full job description text, or upload the posting as a file. More detail gives the AI better context.
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Choose Your AI Assistance Level

You can set how much help the AI provides during the interview. "Minimal" gives you occasional nudges. "Full" provides complete talking points, follow-up suggestions, and question analysis in real time.

  • Start with "Full" for your first few interviews, then dial back as your confidence grows.
  • "Minimal" mode is less distracting — it only surfaces suggestions when you pause for more than a few seconds.
  • You can change the level mid-session from the settings gear in the overlay.
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Enable Microphone and System Audio Capture

The AI needs to hear both you and the interviewer. Your microphone captures your voice. System audio captures the interviewer's voice from Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.

  • Grant microphone permission when your browser prompts you — the AI can't function without it.
  • System audio capture requires the desktop app. If you're using the web app only, the AI will still work with your mic input alone, but suggestions will be less accurate.
  • On macOS, you may need to grant additional audio permissions in System Preferences → Privacy & Security.
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Test Audio Before the Interview

Click the "Test Audio" button to verify both channels are working. You'll see a waveform for your mic and one for system audio. If either is flat, troubleshoot before the interview starts.

  • Speak a sentence and confirm your mic waveform moves.
  • Play a YouTube video or any audio to test system audio capture.
  • If system audio isn't working, check that the desktop app is running and the correct audio output device is selected in Settings.
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During the Interview — How to Read AI Suggestions Without Breaking Eye Contact

Once the session is live, the AI overlay shows suggestions in a compact panel. Position it near the webcam on your screen so glancing at it looks like you're maintaining eye contact.

  • Place the overlay window directly below or beside your webcam for the most natural eye line.
  • Suggestions appear as short bullet points — scan them, don't read them word for word.
  • The AI highlights the single most important point in blue so you can glance quickly.
  • Use the hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+H / Cmd+Shift+H) to hide the overlay instantly if you need to share your screen.
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After the Interview — Reviewing the Session Transcript

When the interview ends, stop the session. The AI generates a full transcript with timestamps, your responses, and a performance summary you can review later.

  • The transcript is available immediately in My Activity and in the session detail page.
  • Look at moments where the AI flagged a weak response — these are areas to improve for the next round.
  • You can export the transcript as a text file for your own notes.
  • If you have another round with the same company, create a new session and link the previous one for continuity.

Quick Tips

  • Set up and test everything at least 30 minutes before the interview. Technical issues during a live interview are stressful and avoidable.
  • Use the desktop app for the best experience — system audio capture only works through the desktop app, not the browser.
  • Don't read AI suggestions verbatim. Use them as prompts to jog your memory, then speak naturally.
  • After the interview, review the transcript immediately while the conversation is fresh in your mind.
  • If the AI suggestions feel off, check that you uploaded the correct job description — wrong context leads to wrong suggestions.
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