Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Using AI-Based Interview Software (Big Interview) for Career Preparation.

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy education
• Professional development

Background:

• Pharmacy students require robust interview skills for career advancement.
• Traditional interview preparation methods may not fully address evolving industry demands.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-based interview software on pharmacy students' interview preparedness.
• To assess the influence of AI interview tools on students' self-confidence.

Main Methods:

• Third-year pharmacy students (n=234) utilized AI interview software (Big Interview) post-lecture on interview best practices.
• Student reflections on software use were deidentified and retrospectively analyzed.

Main Results:

• Over 79% of students reported increased interview preparedness.
• More than 55% experienced enhanced self-confidence.
• Positive themes included improved self-awareness and preparation; negative themes cited lack of authenticity and job descriptions.

Conclusions:

• AI-powered interview preparation tools can significantly boost pharmacy students' confidence and readiness for job interviews.
• The study highlights the potential of AI in supplementing traditional career development strategies in pharmacy education.