Job hunting for a few months now, and my 1st exposure to the 'virtual interview'. Makes sense from a business view to utilize AI anonymity (virtual recruiter with names) to probe and glean standardized info from applicants to save time, money and legal compliance. I've had one by phone and two text (chat). Does anyone have tips/hints/suggestions on the length of responses to situational questions? All 3 of mine have resulted in fairly quick rejections post-interview. It leaves me wondering if my answers - while clear and comprehensive - were too verbose, dug too deep, or not deep enough. Text usually has a character limit, but most everyone knows to keep texts succinct & to-the-point. Content matters, of course! I wish for courtesy sake, they'd agree to provide feedback to applicants that participate in their process. I've asked, and received crickets.

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1. AnonymousApril 28,2026 at 10:04PM UTC

   I agree that if we are forced to live in this new world where AI makes key decisions, that we should at least be given the curtesy of honest feedback. How else are we going to learn and improve when an actual human isn't there? I find that giving shorter, concise, and clear answers is the best method. I actually use AI to summarize my answers in advance if I can. Obviously, we don't know what is going to be asked exactly but I have a variety of "pre-canned" answers that I crafted with the help of ChatGPT and Claude. I use more than one AI to get a more grounded response that I then hone to be in my voice. I categorize the Q&As into technical/competence, situational, behavioral, motivational/culture, and general/background questions. Then I write a short paragraph for each one, run it through Chat/Claude, and ask it to bring out the key elements, shorten it, and use clear and concise language. This is my method and it has gotten me through to a few second interviews. I just started a job search though and am currently employed so I have not found the perfect fit yet but hoping something will come along soon. I wish the best of luck too!!

2. Theresa OrtizApril 29,2026 at 2:43PM UTC

   Nice! I appreciate the great tips. A lot of prep work, but I'm sure it will pay off for you....and for me.

3. Theresa OrtizApril 29,2026 at 2:39PM UTC

   Interesting. Thank You, I'll look into it. Seems a bit dehumanizing, less genuine to respond to AI with assistance from AI - but if that's where we're at, I'll need to adapt!

4. Lynn WilliamsMay 5,2026 at 12:54PM UTC

   You can actually use AI to your advantage- ChatGpT will create a practice interview for you in advance and provide you with feedback. Good luck!!

5. AnonymousMay 5,2026 at 7:08PM UTC

   They happened to use the service from the company where you work? What an amazing coincidence!

6. Farah BajwaMay 6,2026 at 6:14PM UTC

   Engineering career coach here :) Your answers should be concise and easy to follow.

   Employers are always looking to see how you saved them money or made them money. So you answer with a story; Problem, what you did to solve it, how it benefited the company. No more than 2-3 minutes
   Doing a little homework to understand the company you're applying to will help you pick more relevant stories from your experience to share with them.

7. AnonymousMay 31,2026 at 4:37AM UTC

   Your responses should include the keywords and role characteristics in alignment with the job responsibilities mentioned in the job posting as much as possible. The automated system may take you to the next stage of ATS-friendly resume screening or phone screening.