Interview Prep Articles

Articles, guides, and playbooks on interview prep.

The 20 Interview Questions AI Is Asking You in 2026 (And How to Answer Each)

20 questions HireVue, Paradox Olivia, Sapia, Modern Hire, and Eightfold actually ask in 2026. What each AI scores, answer structure that wins, and how to beat async video, SMS chat, and text-chat interviews.

Apr 19, 202611m

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Job Rejection Email Response Templates 2026

Seven rejection email response templates that keep the door open. When to reply, what to ask, and how to turn a rejection into a referral or a second-chance interview in 2026.

Apr 19, 20266m

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How Employers Use AI to Screen You in 2026: Paradox, HireVue, Eightfold Explained

Updated April 2026. Paradox Olivia texts you before a recruiter does. HireVue scores your face. Eightfold ranks you by skills graph. Here is the honest guide to the employer-side AI stack.

Apr 18, 20269m

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LinkedIn Recruiter Message: 4 Templates That Get Interviews

A LinkedIn recruiter reached out. 4 tested response templates: interested, curious, unavailable, and the pay-me-more reply. Plus the interview line.

Apr 14, 20268m

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Best AI Interview Prep Tools 2026: 7 Tools That Work

I tested every major AI interview prep tool on the market. Here are the 7 best AI mock interview tools in 2026 ranked by realism, feedback quality, and price.

Apr 10, 20268m

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AI Mock Interview Practice: Better Prep for $39 a Month

Career coaches charge $200/hr. AI mock interviews give unlimited practice with real questions for your target role at a fraction of the cost.

Apr 10, 20268m

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They Loved You in the Final Interview. Then Ghosted You.

You aced 5 rounds. They said you were the top choice. Then silence. Here is what actually happened and how to never waste weeks on dead-end interviews again.

Apr 6, 20268m

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Video Interview Tips 2026: How to Nail Remote Interviews

Video interviews reward different skills than in-person. The exact setup, body language, and response techniques that win remote interviews.

Apr 2, 20269m

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Thank You Email After Interview: 7 Templates That Work

Most candidates send generic thank you emails. Use these 7 proven templates to stand out and stay top of mind when the decision happens.

Apr 2, 20268m

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AI Interview Prep Is Replacing $200/hr Career Coaches

Career coaches charge $200/hr for interview practice. AI interview prep tools do the same job for $39/month. Here is what works and what to expect.

Mar 21, 20267m