ChatGPT Prompt for Job Interview Prep

This prompt helps you prepare for job interviews with practice questions, answer strategies, and confidence-building techniques. Perfect for job seekers at any level who want to ace their interviews. ChatGPT will simulate interview scenarios and provide feedback on your responses to help you perform your best.

Works Best With: ChatGPT (GPT-4 recommended) | Also works with: Claude, Gemini

The Prompt

Help me prepare for an interview for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY].

Interview context:
– Interview type: [PHONE SCREEN, TECHNICAL, BEHAVIORAL, PANEL, FINAL ROUND]
– My background: [BRIEF SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE]
– Job description highlights: [KEY REQUIREMENTS FROM JOB POSTING]
– Company info: [WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY]
– My concerns: [WHAT I’M WORRIED ABOUT]

Please help me:

1. Generate 15-20 likely interview questions
   – Mix of behavioral, situational, and role-specific questions
   – Questions tailored to this job level and industry
   – Include tough questions I might struggle with

2. For each question provide:
   – Why they’re asking this (what they want to learn)
   – Framework to structure my answer (e.g., STAR method)
   – Key points I should cover
   – What NOT to say

3. Help me prepare responses for:
   – “Tell me about yourself”
   – “Why do you want this job?”
   – “Why are you leaving your current role?”
   – “What’s your biggest weakness?”
   – “Do you have any questions for us?”

4. Interview strategy:
   – How to open strong
   – Red flags to avoid
   – How to handle questions I don’t know
   – Follow-up best practices

Be honest about my weak points and help me address them.

When to Use This Prompt

• You have an upcoming interview and want to practice beforehand
• You struggle with behavioral questions and need structured frameworks
• You want to anticipate tough questions and prepare strong answers
• You’re interviewing for a role outside your current level or industry

What You’ll Get

The AI will generate 15-20 tailored interview questions specific to your role and company, detailed guidance on why each question is asked and what interviewers want to hear, structured frameworks like STAR method for organizing compelling answers, prepared responses for common challenging questions, strategic advice on opening strong and avoiding red flags, techniques for handling unexpected questions gracefully, and follow-up best practices to leave a lasting impression. You’ll practice realistic scenarios and build confidence before the actual interview.

Why This Prompt Works

• Job-specific questions: Generic interview prep doesn’t help—tailoring to your actual role and company is critical

• Framework provision: Knowing STAR or other structures prevents rambling, unfocused answers

• Interviewer perspective: Understanding what they’re really asking helps you address the underlying concern

• Weak point honesty: Confronting your gaps in preparation prevents being blindsided during the interview

How to Customize This Prompt

1. [JOB TITLE] — Specific role: “Senior Product Manager,” “Software Engineer II”
2. [COMPANY] — Organization name for company-specific prep
3. [INTERVIEW TYPE] — Format affects question style and depth
4. [YOUR EXPERIENCE] — Background context: “5 years in sales, pivoting to marketing”
5. [KEY REQUIREMENTS] — Job posting must-haves to ensure alignment
6. [COMPANY INFO] — What you know: culture, recent news, challenges
7. [YOUR CONCERNS] — Honest worries: “gap in my resume,” “lack of X skill”

Pro Tips

• Mock interview: After prep, ask ChatGPT to “conduct a mock interview—ask me questions one at a time and critique my answers”

• Company research: Add “what should I know about [Company]’s culture and values?” for deeper prep

• Salary negotiation: Include “help me prepare for salary discussion” if that’s part of this interview

• Panel prep: For panel interviews, request “how do I engage multiple interviewers effectively?”