Presenting the best version of myself in a job interview is a daunting task — one that takes a real toll on my mental well-being. I know chatbots can be useful for preparing resumes and cover letters, but the thought of fumbling over my words or struggling to deliver a clear sentence during an interview made me turn to ChatGPT Voice for support.
When it came time to prepare for a virtual sit-down with Tom’s Guide for an AI Writer position, ChatGPT became my go-to accessory. Instead of firing off a flood of written prompts, I took a different approach for this important career milestone. My pre-interview training session relied on one of ChatGPT’s most useful tools: Voice Mode.
ChatGPT Voice offers three modes of helpful communication
Voice mode acts as a digital companion that speaks directly to the user, creating a hands-free experience that feels surprisingly natural. It offers three distinct modes:
- Conversation mode, which serves as a warm, cordial companion for casual discussion
- Dictation mode, which allows users to speak freely and have their words converted into usable text
- Advice mode, which listens carefully and provides structured guidance
Activating Voice mode is simple. Tap the button at the end of ChatGPT’s search bar and select “Use voice mode.”
From there, you can issue voice commands like “Enable Conversation Mode,” “Enable Dictation Mode” or “Enable Advice Mode” to choose the vocal approach that best fits the conversation.
Here’s how advice mode helped prepare me for professional questions
In my case, I activated Advice mode to help me with a new professional undertaking: acing my interview for the AI Writer role at Tom’s Guide. I initiated a conversation with my new AI assistant by issuing the following command: “Let's do a mock interview for the AI writer position for Tom's Guide.” It responded by offering to run through some common interview questions and giving me feedback on how to answer them.
To expand on the kinds of questions I’d be presented with during this interview, I asked, “Give me some questions you think they'll ask during this interview.”
Voice mode quickly delivered a list of realistic prompts, including questions like “Can you describe your experience with AI-generated content?” and “How do you stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and content creation?”
After practicing my response to one of those questions out loud, the assistant paused — a beat longer than I expected — before delivering thoughtful feedback. It noted that while my answer was a solid start, it could be strengthened by mentioning that I follow AI researchers on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn and subscribe to industry newsletters.
It even added encouragement: “That way, you show a variety of sources and a proactive approach. Overall, that’s great. Let me know if you want to refine it further.”
I repeated this process for the remaining mock questions, refining my answers each time.
Speaking in third-person perspective has its advantages
Another way Voice assisted me was by answering a question I posed from a third-person viewpoint: “Based on the LinkedIn profile of the journalist Elton Jones, how should he describe his experience when applying for this position?”
It followed that question by telling me to highlight my extensive background in gaming, tech, and geek culture journalism. It also noted that I should emphasize my role as Lead Gaming Editor at ONE37pm and work with Heavy, Complex, TechRadar and OkayplayerGO.
It wrapped up this batch of useful instructions by declaring, “This showcases his versatility and aligns perfectly with the AI Writer role.”
Final thoughts
During my time as an unemployed journalist, hiring a career coach simply wasn’t an option. Thankfully, I was able to sidestep that expense by using the free services offered through ChatGPT’s Voice.
It’s easy to jot down a batch of questions and get back written responses through a text-heavy discussion with ChatGPT. However, it’s far more beneficial to become comfortable answering crucial questions and summarizing my job experience by practicing with an AI chatbot that interacts with me, audibly so I can practice what I'm actually going to say.
Don’t sleep on ChatGPT’s Voice mode — it’s an essential tool that will prime you for success through mock interviews for the jobs you seek.
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