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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Apna.co unveils AI interview tool for job seekers
a jobs platform, has launched AI Job Prep — a new AI-powered interview preparation tool designed to address the preparation gap in the country's job market. 'Over 7.6 lakh AI interviews have been completed on Apna's platform, across over 900 cities and towns, logging more than 39 lakh minutes of interviews — signalling a growing demand for smarter, tech-enabled ways of interview preparation,' the firm said. 'The tool offers realistic interview simulations, instant performance feedback, and personalized improvement tips to help candidates build interview confidence,' it said. Early data from AI Job Prep tool reveals adoption across roles, regions, and demographics. 'Adoption was highest in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai — accounting for 44% of total interviews,' the firm said. 'Also non-metros such as Jaipur, Lucknow, and Patna showed strong and growing momentum, reflecting rising digital fluency beyond urban centers,' it added. Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO, said, 'AI Job Prep is our answer to the confidence gap that quietly stalls millions of careers. We have turned a nerve-racking interview into a safe, intelligent rehearsal—one that knows the company you are aiming for, knows your profile, speaks your language, and improves with every exchange.' 'Think of an actual interviewer looking at your profile for a particular role - taking your interview,' he added. 'When world-class preparation becomes a right instead of a privilege, talent stops holding its breath and starts realising its full potential,' he said. Karna Chokshi, COO, said, 'AI Job Prep is powered by Apna's Proprietary Agentic AI platform—a self-improving stack that fuses large-language reasoning, accent-adaptive speech tech, and a live graph of thousands of Indian employers. In seconds, it ingests a resume, maps it to the exact role and company, and orchestrates a back-and-forth dialogue with smart turn detection.'
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Only 32% Of Job Seekers Consider Themselves Prepared For Interviews: Report
Mumbai: A large number of job seekers attend interviews without preparation and fail to unlock their true potential, said a report on Friday. It said only 32 per cent of job seekers consider themselves prepared for interviews, reflecting their limited confidence while facing hiring managers. "Despite the vast opportunities in the Indian job market - with 3.1 lakh jobs posted on Apna in the first quarter of 2025 alone - many candidates still struggle with confidence and lack of effective interview preparation. "This gap holds back a large number of job seekers from unlocking their true potential and unlocking possibilities," founder and CEO Nirmit Parikh said, quoting the report titled 'Interview Readiness Index 2025'. He said, the future lies in AI-powered tools that offer personalised feedback and real-time interview simulations. The report also underscores that the rising impact of digital tools in boosting interview readiness as job seekers who leveraged online tutorials, mock interviews, or AI-powered platforms reported significantly higher confidence levels (38 per cent) compared to just 24 per cent among those who did not use such resources. As technology continues to transform the job search landscape, digital fluency is rapidly becoming a key driver of interview preparedness and confidence, the report added. "These innovations can bridge the preparation gap, helping candidates build confidence, sharpen their skills, and truly showcase their abilities. Our goal is to empower every Indian to not just prepare better, but to believe in themselves, build confidence, and unlock meaningful career opportunities by becoming truly interview-ready," Parikh added. 'Interview Readiness Index 2025' is based on a survey of over 10,000 respondents across the country. The report has drawn insights from individuals who attended at least one interview in the past year, with 67 per cent experiencing virtual interviews, followed by 61 per cent phone interviews, and 57 per cent in-person rounds. The report further revealed that nearly half (49 per cent) of candidates with over six years of experience feel well-prepared for interviews. Confidence declines among mid-career professionals, with just 34 per cent of those having 3 to 6 years of experience reporting readiness. The level of confidence dips further to 29 per cent among early career professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience, it stated. It also revealed sharp contrasts in confidence level among candidates in different cities. Job seekers in tier I cities lead the way, with 45 per cent saying they feel prepared for interviews, compared to 32 per cent in tier II cities and just 26 per cent in tier III towns, the report said.
