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You Look Good on Paper. Can You Sound Good in Person?

Communication skills for job interviews decide what happens in the room. AI can polish your résumé, but recruiters hire the person who thinks on their feet, connects naturally, and answers follow-up questions with calm and clarity.

Use this quick guide to strengthen your communication skills for job interviews: what AI can and can’t do, what to show in the room, and a short practice plan you can start today.

You Look Good on Paper. Can You Sound Good in Person?

Why communication skills for job interviews matter

  • Presence: tone, pace, and eye contact build trust fast.
  • Clarity: short, specific answers are easier to remember.
  • Adaptability: real interviews include surprises and follow-ups.

What AI can help with—and what only you can do

AI can: refine your CV, suggest sample answers, and run mock interviews.

AI can’t: make eye contact, adjust body language, show empathy, or handle unexpected questions for you.

Show up as a human: tone, body language, connection

  • Tone: warm, steady, not rushed. Smile with your voice.
  • Body language: open posture, natural gestures, nod when listening.
  • Connection: use names, reflect the question, link to a real example.

Answer like a pro (clear & concise)

Use the PAR method—Problem • Action • Result—in 30–60 seconds.

  • “The problem was… I took action by… The result was…”
  • Add numbers or proof if you can: “reduced response time by 25%.”

Handle follow-up questions

  • Clarify: “Do you want more detail on the timeline or the result?”
  • Bridge: “Here’s a similar case where we scaled it to 3 teams.”
  • Admit & add: “I don’t know yet. I’d test A/B and report back in a week.”

Mini practice (10 minutes)

  1. Pick 3 recent wins. Write one PAR line for each.
  2. Record a 60-second answer on your phone. Re-listen once.
  3. Repeat with a friend—ask for 1 note on tone and clarity.

Next steps

Want feedback on real interview questions? Practice in our Programs—especially Corporate Training or a class focused on interviews—and reach out via Contact. For a short external read on soft skills in hiring, see this overview.

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