Interview Experience Study

Welcome to the Interview Experience Study. You are invited to participate in a short research study about interview experiences. You will first answer a few brief questions, then participate in a short interview conversation, and finally share your feedback about the experience. This study will take approximately 10–14 minutes to complete. • Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. • There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions. • All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. • Your data will be used for research purposes only. By continuing, you indicate that you have read and understood this information and agree to participate.

How many times have you participated in a research interview (one-on-one, not a written survey) in the past 12 months?

• Never
• 1–2 times
• 3–5 times
• 6 or more times

You will now participate in a short interview conversation. Please respond openly and honestly — there are no right or wrong answers. The conversation will last a few minutes.

How comfortable did you feel during the interview you just completed?

The interviewer asked clear and relevant follow-up questions.

I was able to fully express my thoughts and opinions during the interview.

I trusted that the interviewer was genuinely interested in my responses.

How likely are you to participate in a similar interview experience again?

Based on your interview experience, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about the conversation you had. What stood out to you, positively or negatively?

What is your age?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

In general, how comfortable are you sharing your honest opinions with an interviewer you have not met before?

Let's talk about how technology fits into your everyday life. What role does technology play in your typical day, and how do you feel about that?

The interviewer made me feel at ease during the conversation.

The interviewer seemed to understand what I was trying to say.

I shared more detailed or personal responses than I initially expected to.

I felt confident that my responses would be treated with respect and confidentiality.

How likely are you to recommend this type of interview experience to a friend or colleague?

What is your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary / third gender
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

How often do you interact with AI-powered chatbots or virtual assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Siri, Alexa) in your daily life?

• Never
• Rarely (a few times a year)
• Sometimes (a few times a month)
• Often (a few times a week)
• Daily or almost daily

The interview felt like a natural conversation.

How would you rate the overall quality of the interview experience?

How would you rate the depth and thoughtfulness of your own responses during the interview?

I was worried about being judged for my answers during the interview.

If you could choose for future research studies, which type of interviewer would you prefer?

• A human interviewer
• An AI-powered interviewer
• No preference — either would be fine
• It would depend on the topic

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college, no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral or professional degree
• Prefer not to say

Before beginning the interview, how would you rate your expected comfort level for the upcoming conversation?

Before beginning the interview, how would you rate the quality of conversation you expect to have?