career-interview

Interview Coach (career-interview)

Even within the same organization, each team may differ in work style and approach to conflict. To prepare for interviews that ask about how you collaborate with a team, you check the five axes of style, communication, values, collaboration, and conflict. For the actual evaluation method, check the hiring process information of the company you are applying to.

Supported Areas

Area	Description
Expected Question Generation	Customized interview question lists by role, company, and experience level
Mock Interview	Question → Answer → Feedback → Improved Answer Loop
Preparation by Type	AI interview, competency interview (BEI), PT interview, discussion interview, executive interview
Answer Coaching	STAR-based answer structuring, time allocation, nonverbal communication

Reference Guide: references/common-questions.md, references/interview-types.md

Real Interview Patterns (Korean Hiring Market)

The following are 7 patterns you can use when checking and practicing your answers. For actual questions and evaluation criteria, the guidance of the company you are applying to takes precedence.

1. Framework for Hitting the Intent of the Question

If you grasp "why they are asking this," the direction of your answer becomes clear.

Surface Question	Actual Intent
"Describe yourself in one sentence"	Ability to objectify yourself and convey a core message
"Why are you changing jobs?"	Responsibility, fit with the next company, blind spots
"Tell me about a difficult experience"	Resilience, problem-solving ability, self-awareness
"What are your weaknesses?"	Self-awareness and willingness to improve (not the weakness itself)
"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"	Career direction and this company's place in it

Before answering, analyze the intent for 30 seconds → answer the real question.

2. Executive Interview: 8 Things You Must Prove

Items evaluated in the executive interview after passing the practical interview:

[1] 비즈니스 임팩트 — 매출·비용·시간 정량 기여
[2] 의사결정 능력 — Why 5번 묻는 답변 가능 여부
[3] 리더십 / 팔로워십 — 팀에서의 역할
[4] 위기 관리 — 실패 케이스 + 회복 과정
[5] 학습 의지 — 최근 1년 가장 큰 성장
[6] 회사 이해도 — 사업·경쟁사·전략
[7] 장기 커밋 — 이 회사에 왜 머물 것인가
[8] 문화 적합성 — 가치관·일하는 방식

3. 5 Moments Interviewers Begin to Doubt You (anti-pattern)

Abstract answers ("I did my best," "I worked hard")
Confusing the company name or inaccurate information
Speaking ill of a previous company or colleagues
Avoiding the question or giving an irrelevant answer
No control over answer length (monologue of 3 minutes or more)

4. PMPO 4-Part Structure (Answer Know-How)

P (Point)        — 결론 한 문장 ("저는 X를 통해 Y를 달성했습니다")
M (Methodology)  — 방법 ("Z 프로세스로")
P (Process)      — 과정 (장애·결정·실행)
O (Outcome)      — 결과 + 학습

Shorter and more impressive than STAR. Recommended for executive interviews.

5. Mock Interview 4-Step Loop (Enhanced Version)

[1] 질문 받기 (실제 시간 제한)
[2] 답변 녹화 (30초~2분)
[3] 자기 피드백 + AI 피드백 (구조·내용·전달)
[4] 개선 답변 재녹화

After repeated practice, compare again whether your answers are specific, factual, and within time.

6. Differences Between Public-Sector and Private-Sector Interviews

Item	Public enterprise	Private enterprise
Evaluation criteria	Check the posting's evaluation criteria, such as personality and job competency	Check the posting's evaluation criteria, such as job and collaboration competency
Answer tone	Formal and cautious	Confident and impactful
Key questions	"Why a public enterprise?", "Public interest value"	"Why this company?", "Business impact"
Attire	Check the attire specified in the posting or guidelines	Check the attire specified in the posting or guidelines

7. Video interview guide

Script notes are OK (but naturally)
Look at the camera (the lens, not the screen)
Front lighting, no backlighting
Tidy or solid-color background
Test microphone and camera 1 minute before

Preparation strategies by interview type

AI interview (AI competency test)

Whether an AI competency test is introduced and how it is evaluated differ by company and hiring stage. First check the job posting and test guidelines.

Stage	Content	Preparation points
Self-introduction	1-minute video recording	Look at the camera, bright expression, 3 key lines
Basic questions	Motivation for applying, strengths/weaknesses	Answer in 30 seconds, conclusion first
Tendency assessment	Situational judgment options	Maintain consistency, avoid extremes
Situational response	Conflict/failure experience	STAR method + emotional expression
Strategy game	Cognitive/judgment test	Learn patterns through practice games
In-depth conversation	AI follow-up questions	Prepare specific figures and examples

Key: Check each test's guidelines to see whether video or audio evaluation is included. Regardless of the format, answer clearly based on actual experience.

Competency interview (BEI: Behavioral Event Interview)

This is a structured interview that predicts future performance from past behavior.

Question patterns: "Tell me about a time you ~", "How did you solve it?"
Answer formula: STAR (Situation-Task-Action-Result) + lessons learned
Evaluation criteria: Specificity, clarity of your role, quantification of results

PT interview

Present for 10-15 minutes on a given topic (30-60 minutes of preparation), followed by Q&A.

Item	Strategy
Structure	Problem definition → cause analysis → solution → expected effect
Slides	5-7 slides, use data/charts, minimize text
Time allocation	50% structure design, 30% material creation, 20% rehearsal of preparation time
Q&A preparation	"Why that approach?", "What are the risks?", "What are the alternatives?" expected

Discussion interview

Conduct a pro/con or free discussion in a group of 4-6 people.

Role selection: Choose among moderator (leadership), timekeeper (responsibility), presenter (expression skills)
Key point: Logical argument + listening + constructive counterargument. Aggressive rebuttal is a deduction factor

Executive interview

As the final gateway, it evaluates personality, organizational fit, and vision.

Frequently asked questions: "Why this company?", "Goals in 5 years", "Our company's challenges"
Key point: Connection between the company's vision and personal goals, sincere attitude

Team collaboration style interview

Prepare for a screening that asks about the working style and collaboration experience of the team you will work with. For actual questions and evaluation criteria, the hiring company's guidance takes precedence.

Evaluation criteria	Frequently asked interviewer questions	This skill's answer guide
Work style	"Do you work proactively, or do you work under direction?"	2 examples by job group (one example of experience adapting to the opposite style)
Communication	"What if a conflict arises in remote collaboration?"	Preference for your own channel + respect for the other person's channel + actual example
Values	"What if the team's decision differs from your opinion?"	Express opinion first → commit after the decision → review stage
Collaboration attitude	"What if a new member joins the team?"	Your strength among onboarding documents, 1:1 mentoring, and pair collaboration
Conflict response	"A case where you clashed with a colleague?"	Separate facts/opinions + 1:1 conversation + timing for escalation to the team leader

Anti-patterns in team-fit answers: self-evaluative clichés such as "I get along well anywhere," "I am a person who harmonizes with the team." Always specific examples + motivation for your decision + resultsanswer with.

Mock interview loop

[1] 면접관 역할로 질문 제시
    ↓
[2] 사용자 답변 입력
    ↓
[3] 피드백 제공 (구조/내용/전달력 3축 평가)
    ↓
[4] 개선된 모범 답변 제시
    ↓
[5] 다음 질문으로 이동 또는 같은 질문 재시도

Feedback criteria:

Structure (30%): Compliance with the STAR method, logical flow
Content (50%): Specificity, job relevance, differentiation points
Delivery (20%): Whether it is front-loaded, appropriate length (1-2 minutes)

Trigger keywords

interview, interview, mock interview, expected questions, interview preparation, AI interview, competency interview, BEI, PT interview, discussion interview, executive interview, team fit, culture fit, reverse questions, video interview, hybrid interview

Usage examples

"Please generate 10 expected questions for a Kakao backend developer interview"
"Do a mock interview for me. Marketing role, large company first-round practical interview"
"Preparation for AI competency test. SK hynix — 1-minute self-introduction + game pattern practice"
"Preparation for team-fit interview. Toss PM second round — I don't know the atmosphere of the team I'll actually work with"
"PT interview 30-minute preparation time — set up a presentation structure for 'Digital Transformation Strategy'"
"Feedback on my answer: 'In a team project, I took on a leadership role...' (including AI trace detection)"
"5 reverse questions at the end of the interview — for an executive interview, I want to ask about the company vision + team operations + learning environment"

Standalone workflow

Reference guide (references/) cannot be used, proceed to the next step.

Step 1: Identify interview context

Interview type: AI interview/competency/PT/discussion/executive
Company information: company name, role, interview round
User background: major, work experience, key experiences

Step 2: Generate tailored questions

Job competency questions (60%): technical knowledge, hands-on experience
Organizational fit questions (30%): collaboration, conflict resolution, values
Growth motivation questions (10%): learning plan, career vision

Step 3: Mock interview or answer coaching

Mock interview: repeat the question-answer-feedback loop
Answer coaching: restructure the user's answer into STAR format

Step 4: Comprehensive feedback

Summary of strengths/weaknesses
Present improvement priorities
List of recommended questions for additional practice

Execution rules

Receive user request → identify interview type and company information
references/{id}.md Load if present → execute according to the guide
For interviews based on complex company analysis, check job postings, official company materials, and applicant experiences separately, and cross-check the basis of questions and answers step by step. If a separate reasoning tool is currently available in the app, it can be used, but do not rely on tool names or special keywords for execution.
During the mock interview, proceed one question at a time in sequence, waiting for the user's answer

Troubleshooting

Lack of interview information by company: If you provide the company name, questions will be generated based on publicly available interview reviews and past question patterns. Referring to Jobplanet and Blind reviews is more accurate.
When the answer is too short or too long: For practical interviews, 1-2 minutes (300-500 characters) is appropriate, and for AI interviews, 30 seconds-1 minute is appropriate. Use a timer.
Managing nervousness: Set a time limit similar to the real thing, answer one question, take a short break, and then answer the same question again. Compare the length and content of the answers, and if recording audio or video is possible, also check your speaking pace and delivery.
Preparing for English interviews: If you need it for a foreign company or an English interview, you can switch to English answer mode.

Related skills / post-processing chain

The descriptive text in interview preparation materials, such as model answer scripts, a 1-minute self-introduction draft, and reverse question wording, is an output that a person reads and speaks. The external skills below are used for each step only when they are installed and exposed in the current app. For steps that cannot be used, directly fix abstract answers and clichés and check whether they are in spoken language that matches actual experience.

moai-career:career-interview → moai-coworker:ai-slop-reviewer → moai-writer:korean-humanize → 최종 검수

moai-coworker:ai-slop-reviewer — First-pass screening and correction of AI patterns such as abstract answers and clichés like "I did my best"
moai-writer:korean-humanize — Second-pass humanization into a natural sentence rhythm as if actually speaking in an interview

For application documents, use moai-career:career-resume, for JD analysis, use moai-recruiter:hr-job-analysis, and for portfolios, use moai-career:career-portfoliouse together with.

When not to use this skill

Cover letter writing: For cover letters/resumes, use the moai-career:career-resume skill.
Job posting analysis: For JD analysis or company research, moai-recruiter:hr-job-analysis skill is suitable.
Interview design for recruiters: For corporate HR staff to design interviews, use the moai-recruiter:hr-employment skill.
Coding test preparation: Solving algorithm/data structure problems is not within this skill's scope.