Part 1: Why the AI Video Interview is Your New Gatekeeper
The AI Video Interview isn’t a future trend—it’s already here. For many major companies, these automated video assessments are now the first and most critical gatekeeper, deciding who moves forward and who gets filtered out. We understand these interviews can feel cold and intimidating.
We understand these interviews can feel cold and intimidating. If you feel unprepared talking into a camera with no human feedback, worry about timed answers, or don’t know what’s being scored, you’re not alone.
This Interview Coaching guide breaks down exactly what the AI hiring tools are measuring and gives every Job Seeker powerful tactics to master this modern AI Video Interview format.
Part 2: Three Coaching Tactics for a High AI Score
Your job is to optimize your performance for the AI’s criteria. Use these three coaching tactics to score higher than your competition.
1. Your Presence: Camera Focus is Key
- Look at the Lens, Not the Screen: The single most common mistake is looking at your own face on the screen. Force yourself to look directly into the camera lens. The AI registers this as genuine eye contact.
- Create a Pro-Environment: Ensure you are well-lit and your background is clean and distraction-free.
2. Your Pacing: Control the Clock, Eliminate the “Um”
- Slow Down and Enunciate: Rushing increases filler words and decreases clarity. Speak slightly slower to ensure the AI’s transcription is accurate.
- Use the Review Time: Most platforms allow a few moments to review the question. Use this time to quickly outline your answer before hitting record.
3. Your Content: Master the R-STAR Method
- Start with the Result (R): Answer the question with your measurable, positive outcome first. Example: “I increased customer retention by 15% in six months. Let me tell you how.”
- Follow with S-T-A: Then, briefly set the Situation and Task, followed by the specific Actions you took (using strong action verbs and role-specific keywords).
- Bridge the Gap: End by explicitly connecting your success to the new job.
Part 3: Client-Ready AI Interview Prep Worksheet
To prepare effectively, use this simple framework to draft three powerful success stories that can be adapted for almost any behavioral interview question:
| Item to Prepare | Action Step | Optimization Check |
| The Target | What behavioral question does this story answer best? | Is the story relevant to the job description’s challenges? |
| The Result (R) | What was the measurable, positive outcome? | Did you use a number or metric (e.g., saved $5,000, reduced time by 20%)? |
| The Action (A) | What specific steps did you take? | Did you use strong keywords from the job posting in your action steps? |
| The Final Bridge | A one-sentence connection to the new role. | Is the call-to-action to the employer clear? |
Next Steps: Ready to Master Your Interviews?
Ready to put these tactics to the test? We offer personalized coaching sessions where we conduct mock AI Video Interviews and provide detailed feedback on your pacing, content, and visual presence—giving you the edge you need to move past the AI gatekeeper and get to the human interview.
For more coaching on mastering your interview download our Mastering Your Interview Tip Sheet.
If you are consistently getting to the interview stage but need help closing the offer, check out our popular guide on 20 Best Interview Questions to Ask.
