How Do I Pass an AI Interview in Australia?

Key facts

The specifics, before the explanation.

• Greenhouse 2026 research: 63% of job seekers have been interviewed by AI, up 13 points in six months
• Major Australian users include the Big 4 accounting firms, big banks, Woolworths Group, Coles Group and federal and state government graduate programs
• Most platforms score the transcript, not your face: keyword relevance, structure, specificity and length
• HireVue, which claims use by around 60% of the Fortune 100, is widely used in Australian graduate recruitment alongside Vieple and Criteria
• Typical format: 3 to 6 questions, 30 seconds to prepare, 1 to 3 minutes to answer, often one retake
• Google Interview Warmup, a common free practice tool, shut down in April 2026

What this actually means

The first thing to understand is what the software is actually doing. Modern AI interview platforms transcribe what you say and score the text against the competencies for the role. Facial analysis was largely dropped after regulatory pressure, so your expression matters less than you think and your words matter more. Rambling, hedging and answering a different question to the one asked are the three fastest ways to a low score.

Structure is the lever. For every behavioural question, state the situation in one sentence, the task in one, what you did in three or four, and the result with a number if you have one. That format produces a transcript that reads well to software and to the human recruiter who reviews shortlisted recordings afterwards.

Use the words from the job ad. If the role asks for stakeholder management and attention to detail, your examples should contain those phrases naturally. This is not gaming the system; it is answering the question the employer asked. Generic answers that could apply to any job score poorly on relevance.

Practice out loud is non-negotiable. Reading answers silently does not reveal the pauses, filler and overruns that a recording captures. Record yourself with a timer, listen back, and cut anything that does not serve the question. Candidates who do this for a few hours before a screen typically sound far more fluent than those who prepare notes only.

What to actually do

Rules and figures move. Confirm anything time-sensitive with the official regulator before you rely on it.

• Record yourself answering five common behavioural questions out loud, then review the transcript for structure and filler
• Pull six competency phrases from the job ad and make sure each appears in at least one of your examples
• Keep every answer under two minutes and finish with a measurable result
• Test your camera, microphone and lighting the day before, and use a wired or strong wifi connection
• If the platform offers a retake, use it only when you went off-topic; a slightly imperfect delivery is fine

Frequently asked questions

Does AI interview software judge my facial expressions?

Most major platforms removed facial analysis and now score the transcript of what you say. Clear, structured, relevant answers matter far more than expression.

Can I use ChatGPT during an AI interview?

It is usually against the rules and often detectable through eye movement, delayed starts and unnatural phrasing. Employers are increasingly adding in-person stages to catch it.

How long should answers be in an AI interview?

Between 60 and 120 seconds for most behavioural questions. Long enough for a full example with a result, short enough to stay on topic.

Sources

Referenced for this guide:

• CNBC: Your AI interviewer will see you now