Is this just a chatbot reading from a list of questions?
No. InterviewZap reads your actual transcribed answer and responds to it — including asking intelligent follow-ups when your answer is incomplete or vague. It's designed to feel like a real conversation, not a fixed script that ignores what you say.
Isn't this just like Googling interview questions?
Answering questions alone gives you zero feedback. InterviewZap scores every spoken answer, tells you what was strong and what was weak, and adapts questions to your CV and the specific role. The difference between reading about exercise and actually training.
Why not just practise with ChatGPT for free?
ChatGPT will role-play an interviewer — but it won't score your answer, spot gaps in your STAR structure, or track your improvement over time. InterviewZap is purpose-built: structured feedback, progress tracking, four personas, and built on Claude — Anthropic's frontier model. Sharper questions, more human feedback, better rewrites.
I haven't interviewed in years. Will it be brutal?
Never. That's exactly who we built this for. Start with Emma, our warm and encouraging persona, and take it at your own pace. The whole point is to practise somewhere safe — without embarrassment or a real interviewer watching you find your feet.
What industries and levels does it cover?
Any industry, any level. From graduate programmes to senior leadership. Consulting, finance, tech, healthcare, government, creative — if there's a behavioural or competency interview involved, InterviewZap can prepare you for it.
What types of questions does it ask?
Primarily behavioural and competency-based questions — the STAR-format questions that make up the bulk of most professional interviews. Think "Tell me about a time when…" and "How would you handle…" Questions are drawn from your role and industry when you provide a job description.
Can I practise for a specific company or format?
Yes. When you upload a job description, InterviewZap tailors questions to that role and company context. You can also choose your interview round type — behavioural, competency, or situational — so your practice matches the format you're actually preparing for.
How quickly will I see real improvement?
Most people feel meaningfully more confident after 3–5 sessions. Because the feedback shows you exactly where the gaps are, you're not practising blind — you're fixing specific, identifiable things each time. The improvement compounds fast.
What is voice mode?
Voice mode is a fully hands-free practice experience. Your AI interviewer reads each question aloud using a voice matched to their persona — Emma sounds warm and encouraging, Marcus sounds direct and demanding. Speak your answer, pause for a moment, and InterviewZap detects the silence and auto-submits. No keyboard, no clicking. It's designed to feel like a real phone interview screen.
Can I practise without looking at the screen?
Yes — that's exactly what voice mode is built for. Turn it on, and you can practise on the commute, on the couch, or anywhere you'd take a real phone call. The AI speaks the question, you answer out loud, silence triggers submission, and the next question follows. All four personas support voice mode.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. InterviewZap works on any modern browser including mobile. The audio recording feature works on iPhone and Android — so you can practise on the couch, on the commute, or at your desk. Wherever works for you.
Is my data and audio kept private?
Yes. Your recordings, transcripts, and session data are private to your account. We don't share or sell your data. Audio is transcribed and then discarded — we store the transcript, not the recording. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
What happens when my free trial ends?
Your card is charged at the start of day 8 and your subscription continues automatically — no action needed. If you decide InterviewZap isn't for you, cancel any time before the trial ends and you won't be charged. Everything you've done during the trial is kept regardless.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, immediately and with no questions asked. Cancel from your account settings and you keep access until the end of your billing period. Nothing is lost — your sessions, scores, and feedback are all still there if you come back.