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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What is an AI interview assistant?}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{An \{\{link="https://interviewfox.ai/"\}\}AI interview assistant\{\{/link\}\} is a real-time copilot that listens to interview questions and suggests strong answers on the spot. Use it for mock practice before the interview and discreet live support during it.% Row Count 6 (+ 6) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Overview block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.4931 cm} x{3.4839 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Key features}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Real-time answers & Listens to each question and streams suggested answers as you speak. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Dual-device mode & Use your phone as a discreet second screen while on camera. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Meeting overlay & Works invisibly over Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and phone calls. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Mock practice & Run AI-led mock interviews with instant feedback on clarity and structure. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Key features block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.09494 cm} x{3.88206 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Popular question types}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Behavioral} & 'Tell me about a time…' — tests past experience and soft skills. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Technical} & Coding, system design, or role-specific problem solving. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Situational} & Hypothetical scenarios that test judgement and process. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Question types block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.34379 cm} x{3.63321 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The STAR method}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} S — Situation & Set the scene in one or two sentences. \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} T — Task & Describe your responsibility or the goal. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} A — Action & Explain exactly what YOU did. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 0) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} R — Result & Quantify the outcome and share what you learned. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{STAR method block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Preparation checklist}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Research the company: mission, products, recent news.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Prepare 5–8 STAR stories (leadership, conflict, failure, success).} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Rehearse a 60-second self-introduction.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Test camera, mic, and internet before video calls.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Prepare 3 smart questions to ask the interviewer.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Preparation checklist block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.89126 cm} x{3.08574 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Tricky questions, simple formulas}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 'Tell me about yourself' & Present → past → future: current role, background, why this job. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} 'Biggest weakness?' & Real weakness + concrete steps you are taking to fix it. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 'Why should we hire you?' & Two proof points + how they map to this role. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Salary expectations & Give a researched range, never a single number. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Tricky questions block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{During the interview}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Pause 1–2 seconds before answering hard questions.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Mirror the interviewer's energy and pace.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ask clarifying questions before answering case problems.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Take brief notes — it shows engagement.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{During interview tips block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{After the interview}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Send a thank-you email within 24 hours.} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Reference one specific topic you discussed.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Follow up once if there is no reply within a week.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{After interview block} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}