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Overview

This web application aims to streamline the interview preparation process for students and job-seekers, providing an interactive platform to practice answering interview questions verbally. It leverages modern web technologies and the OpenAI API to create a comprehensive and user-friendly interview simulator.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Question Generation: Automatically generates interview questions based on user inputs like position and type.
• Speech-to-Text: Integrates Web Speech API, enabling users to respond verbally to questions.
• Real-time Feedback: Uses OpenAI’s API to analyze verbal responses, providing instant, actionable feedback.
• Interactive UI: Allows users to select, practice, and review feedback for each question dynamically.

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Ready to practice your interview skills? Visit Next - Interactive Interview Simulator and start preparing for your upcoming interviews effectively and interactively!

Tech Stack

• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Web Speech API
• OpenAI API

Application Flow

1. Question Generation: Users input desired position, question type(s), and number of questions. The system generates pertinent interview questions.
2. Question Selection: Users select from the generated questions for practice.
3. Verbal Practice: Users articulate their answers verbally using speech-to-text functionality.
4. Instant Feedback: Upon submission, the OpenAI API provides real-time, constructive feedback based on the user's response.
5. Iterative Practice: Users can adjust their answers based on feedback and practice as many times as desired.

Using the App

1. Define Practice Criteria: Enter the position, type(s) of questions, and the number of questions you’d like to generate.
2. Generate Questions: Click “Generate” to produce questions for selection and choose the ones you’d like to practice.
3. Start Practicing: Once you've selected your questions, hit “Start Practicing!” to begin the interactive simulation.
4. Record & Submit: Utilize the “Start Recording” and “Stop Recording” buttons to verbally answer questions. Submit your answers and receive immediate feedback.
5. Iterative Improvement: Use the provided feedback to refine your answers, and practice again by clicking “Answer Again”.

Acknowledgements

We want to express our gratitude to the following organizations and resources that made this application possible:

• OpenAI: For providing an API that allows us to generate real-time feedback on users’ verbal responses.
• Web Speech API: For enabling the speech-to-text functionality that allows users to answer questions verbally.