Video interview prep when AI can write the script

Check the format, give an answer you can support and respond when the question changes.

What companies say they’re looking for

“your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person” (opens the source)

Unilever UK and Ireland careers, 2027 UK and Ireland Technology Management, Data & Analytics programme guidance · Unilever careers, Undated

Check whether you will record an answer, speak to a person or answer an agent. This Unilever programme uses a recording with human review.

“We're interested in hearing about your experiences, decisions, learnings and achievements.” (opens the source)

Deloitte Australia careers, Employer experienced-hire guidance · Deloitte Australia careers, Nov 22, 2024

Name your contribution and give a result you can explain. Check whether the same record shows a trade-off.

“I think a candidate shows confidence through clarity.” (opens the source)

Adam Fleckney, Head of Talent, Asia and Middle East and Executive and Leadership Talent Acquisition · HSBC careers, Undated

Use your preparation to select the relevant evidence. When the interviewer narrows the question, answer that part first.

“Read and follow any instructions precisely.” (opens the source)

EY US careers, Employer interview guidance · EY US careers, Undated

If an upload fails, check the submission status and ask the listed support contact what to do next.

“What are the difficult projects that you have done?” (opens the source)

Nikhil Chainani, Co-founder and CEO, Suitable AI · Trust Leaders Podcast, Jun 4, 2026

Chainani describes a question his company’s interview agents can ask. Prepare to explain one project in enough detail to correct a wrong assumption.

Unilever UK and Ireland careers, 2027 UK and Ireland Technology Management, Data & Analytics programme guidance, at the time. Unilever careers, “UK and Ireland UFLP Technology Management, Data and Analytics”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Deloitte Australia careers, Employer experienced-hire guidance, at the time. Deloitte Australia careers, “Our Recruitment Process”, Nov 22, 2024. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Adam Fleckney, Head of Talent, Asia and Middle East and Executive and Leadership Talent Acquisition, at the time. HSBC careers, “Application guide”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
EY US careers, Employer interview guidance, at the time. EY US careers, “Interview tips”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Nikhil Chainani, Co-founder and CEO, Suitable AI, at the time. Trust Leaders Podcast, “AI Agents That Run Technical Interviews with Nikhil Chainani”, Jun 4, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.

Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026