American multinational tech company, Google has introduced a new platform named “Interview WarmUp” to help job seekers in Africa.
The new platform which was first released in October 2022 for exclusive users will help to prepare job seekers ahead of their interview.
Although anyone irrespective of their career choice can use the platform, a check by Investors King, however, revealed that the platform is primarily designed for people who want to seek or further a career in the tech industry
Some of the specialised fields listed on the platform include Data Analytics, E-Commerce, IT support, Project Management, and UX Design.
Interestingly, using the platform is entirely free and it can be accessed on the latest versions of Chrome on OSX, Windows, and Android, as well as the latest version of Safari on iOS devices.
Intending users could click on the platform website “Interview WarmUp” to get started.
According to Google Africa’s head of Brand and Reputation, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, “Interview WarmUp” is a tool that reinforces Google’s commitment to continue helping job seekers in Africa to improve their interview skills and prepare them for the careers they want.
She added that the tool will help the users to stand out among the large number of people seeking for the limited available job opportunities in Africa.
Meanwhile, Google has estimated that an average job listing in Africa attracts more than 2,400 applicants which makes most of the job listings highly competitive.
The tech company added that starting a career in a new industry could be hard especially if there are no family members, friends, or mentors that can help.
In such a case, the use of Google “Interview WarmUp” could be helpful to be better prepared and instil confidence.
While using “Interview WarmUp”, users will be asked a number of both technical and general questions ranging from users’ background, situational approach, and technical applications.
Users can also review their responses to the question and try the process all over again until they get better at it.