Indian candidates are utilizing AI-driven tools for interview preparation to access simulations, feedback, and tips for building confidence, as per data from Apna.co.
Only 32% of Indian job seekers felt prepared for interviews, with confidence levels lower among youth, freshers, and candidates from Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns.
Over 7.6 lakh AI interviews have been completed on the platform, with more than 39 lakh minutes logged across 900+ cities.
Candidates can access AI interviews for various job roles across top companies with tailored questions for specific profiles and rounds.
Roles like software developers, product managers, data analysts, accountants, digital marketers, and sales personnel are popular in interview preparation.
42% of total interviews were for tech roles, while 58% were from non-tech sectors like retail, logistics, and BFSI.
Tools like Apna's are growing in relevance across industries, with top preferred employers including Google, Tesla, Swiggy, Microsoft, Jio, and Flipkart.
Major adoption of AI tools is observed in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, constituting 44% of total interviews.
Non-metro cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, and Patna are showing increased digital fluency and momentum in utilizing these tools.
Gen Z (18–24 years) is the most active user group in interview preparation, followed by Millennials (25–30 years), with more men (76%) using prep tools compared to women (24%).