AI Mock Interviewer

An AI-powered application that simulates professional job interviews. The app conducts interviews step-by-step, asking tailored questions based on user responses, and provides structured feedback at the end of the interview.

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Features

• Start a mock interview for any job title.
• Realistic interview simulation where the AI asks questions dynamically based on user responses.
• Structured feedback at the end of the interview, including strengths, areas for improvement, and overall impression.
• Fully responsive and user-friendly interface.

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Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js with TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Next.js API Routes
• AI: Google Gemini API (via @google/generative-ai package)
• State Management: React Hooks
• Package Manager: pnpm

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• pnpm (preferred package manager)
• A Google Gemini API key

Steps

1. Create the Project
   This project was bootstrapped using the following command:

   pnpm create-next-app@latest

   • Chose TypeScript for the project setup.

2. Clone the Repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd ai-mock-interviewer

3. Install Dependencies
   Use pnpm to install project dependencies:

   pnpm install

4. Environment Variables
   Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add your Gemini API key:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_google_gemini_api_key

5. Run the Development Server

   pnpm dev

6. Build for Production
   To build and start the app in production mode:

   pnpm build
   pnpm start

7. Linting
   Run the linter to check for code quality:

   pnpm lint

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Folder Structure

├── /app
│   ├── /api
│   │   └── generate.ts
│   ├── /components
│   │   ├── ConversationBox.tsx
│   │   ├── JobTitleInput.tsx
│   │   └── UserInputBox.tsx
│   └── page.tsx
├── /public
├── /styles
├── /utils
│   └── client.ts
├── .env.local
├── README.md
├── next.config.js
└── tsconfig.json

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it as per your requirements.