AI & You•3 min read
Interviewing with an AI? Here's how to win (and stay fair).
You join a call expecting small talk. Instead, a calm voice asks about fixing a failing API. No smiles, just questions. Welcome to AI-led interviews.
What to expect
- Direct prompts, no chit-chat.
- One rubric for everyone, so no mood swings.
- Fast checks of problem solving and communication.
How to prepare (without faking it)
- Treat the job description like code: extract keywords, map them to your skills, and prepare examples.
- Practice short answers with a clear Situation -> Action -> Result structure.
- Link to real proof such as repos, demos, or screenshots.
- Be honest if you used AI to prepare; transparency beats pretending.
What's fair (know your rights)
- Ask if AI is used, how your data is stored, and how long it stays there.
- EU: hiring AI is classed as high risk under the AI Act, so transparency is required.
- US: EEOC rules still apply; discrimination is illegal, even by a machine.
- India: DPDP law requires clarity on personal data use, collection, and sharing.
- Accessibility or other accommodations are reasonable to request.
Bottom line
- AI can feel cold, but it is consistent. Prepare clean, short, provable answers and you stay in control.