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ChatGPT Interview Prep: Ace Your Next Interview

Use these prompts to prepare for behavioral interviews, practice answers, and research companies before your interview.



Why Use AI for Interview Prep?

Interviews are stressful. AI can help you:

  • Research companies quickly

  • Practice answering questions

  • Get feedback on your answers

  • Prepare questions to ask
  • The Prompts

    Prompt 1: Company Research

    I have an interview with [Company Name] for a [Job Title] position.
    
    Give me a comprehensive briefing including:
    1. Company overview (what they do, who they serve)
    2. Recent news or developments (last 6 months)
    3. Company culture and values
    4. Their main competitors
    5. Challenges they might be facing
    6. 3 thoughtful questions I could ask the interviewer
    
    Be specific and current.

    Prompt 2: STAR Story Generator

    Help me prepare a STAR story for behavioral interviews.
    
    The question type: [Tell me about a time you showed leadership / handled conflict / failed / etc.]
    
    My situation: [Describe the real situation you want to talk about]
    
    Help me structure this into:
    - Situation (2 sentences)
    - Task (1 sentence)
    - Action (3-4 specific things I did)
    - Result (quantified if possible)
    
    Keep the total under 2 minutes when spoken aloud.

    Prompt 3: Mock Interview

    You are a hiring manager interviewing me for a [Job Title] position at [Company].
    
    Ask me one behavioral interview question. After I respond, give me:
    1. What was strong about my answer
    2. What could be improved
    3. An example of an excellent answer to this question
    
    Start with the first question now.

    Prompt 4: Weakness Question Prep

    I need to prepare for the "What's your greatest weakness?" question.
    
    My actual areas for improvement: [List 1-2 real weaknesses]
    
    Help me craft an answer that:
    - Is honest but strategic
    - Shows self-awareness
    - Demonstrates I'm working on it
    - Takes about 30 seconds to say
    
    Give me 2 options to choose from.

    Prompt 5: Salary Negotiation Prep

    I'm preparing to negotiate salary for a [Job Title] role.
    
    Context:
    - Location: [City]
    - Years of experience: [X years]
    - Their offer: [if you have one]
    - Market rate research: [what you've found]
    
    Help me:
    1. Prepare a script for asking for more
    2. Anticipate their objections
    3. Know my walk-away point
    4. Practice graceful ways to handle pushback

    Interview Day Checklist

  • Research the company (use Prompt 1)

  • Prepare 3-4 STAR stories (use Prompt 2)

  • Practice with mock questions (use Prompt 3)

  • Prepare your weakness answer (use Prompt 4)

  • Know your salary expectations (use Prompt 5)

  • Prepare 3+ questions to ask them
  • Remember

    AI helps you prepare, but authenticity wins interviews. Use these prompts to organize your thoughts, not to create a fake version of yourself. Good luck!