AI-powered interview practice available for Waterloo students | Centre for Career Development

Have you ever finished an interview and wished you could get immediate feedback on how you did? Now you can.

The Centre for Career Development is excited to introduce a partnership with InStage, an AI-powered interview practice platform available to all University of Waterloo students.

InStage provides a low-pressure, interactive space to practice your interview skills, receive instant feedback and build confidence before your next co-op, work-integrated learning or full-time job interview.

What is InStage?

InStage uses AI-powered virtual interviewers to simulate realistic interview conversations. You can practice answering questions out loud in a structured interview environment and receive immediate feedback to help you identify strengths and areas for improvement. The platform is designed to help you strengthen communication skills and prepare you for important career conversations.

Key features

Realistic mock interviews with a virtual interviewer

Role-specific practice by tailoring interviews to a job title or job description

Immediate feedback on your responses and communication

Flexible, self-paced practice available anytime

Student privacy features, including no biometric, facial or emotion analysis and student data is not used to train or improve the AI

Practice videos are saved for your own review and are not shared with anyone else unless you choose to share them

How to access the platform

All Waterloo students can access InStage using their Waterloo email address.

Need help navigating the platform? Review the University of Waterloo InStage student guide for step-by-step instructions and tips for getting the most out of your practice sessions.