Despite the increase in the use of AI tools  to screen candidates, elaborate online assessments, and an emerging trend of ‘target’ and ‘non-target’ universities , interviews remain a key part of the application process for graduates, internships and academic opportunities. Whilst the other parts of the application focus on the technical, numerical, and analytical skills necessary to do the role, interviews serve as more of a ‘vibe-check’ of soft skills, assessing how clearly