Free tool

Mock interview round generator, with a timer

Random questions, a clock, no notes. Draw 3 to 8 questions from 50 AI engineer or 50 investment banking questions, answer each one out loud before time runs out, then score every answer with the free self-check.

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Set up your round

Track
Level (AI Engineer)
Questions
Minutes per question

Say each answer out loud. The clock keeps running past zero so you can see how far over you went.

Why practice with a timer

In a real loop you do not choose the question and you cannot pause. Practicing the same questions in order trains recall of a script. Random order and a visible clock train the skill that is actually tested: structuring an answer on the spot and stopping on time.

  1. Pick a track and a round length. 5 questions at 3 minutes is about one interview block.
  2. Answer out loud. Lead with the direct answer, then how it works, then one example or trade-off.
  3. When the round ends, paste what you said into the self-check for each question.
  4. Read the model answer for anything under 70, then run a new round tomorrow.

Price check

Paid interview guides for these loops are listed at $99 to $197 (Wall Street Prep Red Book $99, Breaking Into Wall Street IB Interview Guide $197, prices on their own pages on Nov 1, 2026). This generator and the self-check are free. The The 0→1 AI Engineer Interview Playbook is $19.99 on Gumroad, and the IB Top 30 guide is free.

The PlaybookWant the full method?

The 0 to 1 AI Engineer Interview Playbook covers the answer frameworks, system-design walkthroughs and an 8-week plan.

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Smaller start: Score your answers against 50 rubrics, $9. 50 AI engineer questions, one rubric each, PDF on Gumroad.

Interviewing for PM or TPM? See the full PM package, $59 on Gumroad: a resume system, a PM, TPM and PGM interview handbook, a 1:1 cheat sheet and a PM playbook. PM and TPM content, not AI engineer prep.

Investment banking? Get the free IB Top 30, a free 13-page guide on Gumroad. Then Score your answers against 50 IB rubrics, $9.

FAQ

How does the mock interview generator work? Pick a track, how many questions and how long per question. It draws random questions from 50 AI engineer or 50 investment banking questions and runs a countdown for each one. Answer out loud as if an interviewer were listening.
How long should each answer take? Most single interview answers run one to three minutes. Technical questions with follow-ups can take longer, so the 5 minute setting suits system design and LBO walkthroughs.
How do I know if my answer was good? Every question links to the free Interview Answer Self-Check. Type what you said and it scores coverage of the key concepts, structure and length against a published rubric, and links the model answer.
Is it free and private? Yes. It runs in your browser, nothing is recorded, and there is no sign-up.
What are the paid options and do I need one? The free questions and model answers are enough to practice. For AI engineer loops, the 0 to 1 AI Engineer Interview Playbook ($19.99 on Gumroad) adds the answer frameworks, system-design walkthroughs and an 8-week plan. For investment banking, start with the free IB Top 30 guide. If you are interviewing for PM or TPM instead, there is a separate full PM package ($59), which is PM and TPM content.
Is this a replacement for a real mock interview? No. A timer and random questions recreate the pressure of not knowing what comes next, but a person can push on follow-ups. Use this daily and a human mock before the real loop.

Also free: Interview Answer Self-Check · 100 AI engineer interview questions · 100 investment banking interview questions