Interview
30 Common Interview Questions + ChatGPT Prompts to Prepare
Stop memorizing scripts. Use AI to prepare authentic answers that highlight your experience.
Behavioral Questions
“Tell me about yourself”
PROMPT
I'm interviewing for [role] at [company type]. My background: - Current role: [title] - Key achievement: [biggest win] - Why I'm looking: [honest reason] Write a 60-second "tell me about yourself" that: - Starts with a hook, not "I graduated from..." - Connects my past to this role - Ends with why I'm excited about this opportunity
“What's your greatest weakness?”
PROMPT
Help me answer "what's your greatest weakness" for a [role] interview. My actual areas for growth: - [Real weakness 1] - [Real weakness 2] Write an answer that: - Is honest, not fake ("I work too hard") - Shows self-awareness - Explains what I'm doing to improve - Takes 30 seconds to deliver
“Tell me about a time you failed”
PROMPT
I need to answer "tell me about a failure" in an interview. Here's a real situation: [Describe what happened] Reframe this using the STAR method: - Situation (brief context) - Task (what I was responsible for) - Action (what I did, including the mistake) - Result (what I learned/changed) Make it sound reflective, not defensive.
“Why do you want to work here?”
PROMPT
I'm interviewing at [company name] for [role]. What I know about them: - [Something from their website/news] - [Their product/service] - [Their culture/values] Write a "why this company" answer that: - References something specific about them - Connects to my career goals - Sounds genuine, not like I'm reading their About page
Technical/Role Questions
“Walk me through your experience”
PROMPT
Create a 2-minute walkthrough of my career for a [target role] interview: Career history: - [Job 1]: [dates], [key accomplishment] - [Job 2]: [dates], [key accomplishment] - [Job 3]: [dates], [key accomplishment] Focus on: - Progression and growth - Skills relevant to target role - Clear narrative thread
“What's your approach to [specific task]?”
PROMPT
I might be asked "what's your approach to [task]" in my [role] interview. Outline a clear, structured approach that: - Shows I have a methodology - Includes 3-4 steps - References real tools/techniques - Can be explained in 90 seconds
Situational Questions
“How would you handle [conflict scenario]?”
PROMPT
Prepare me for "how would you handle a conflict with [coworker/manager/client]?" Give me a framework that: - Shows emotional intelligence - Has specific steps - Focuses on resolution, not blame - I can adapt to different scenarios
“What would you do in your first 90 days?”
PROMPT
Create a 90-day plan for starting as [role] at [company type]: Days 1-30: [Learning phase priorities] Days 31-60: [Building phase priorities] Days 61-90: [Execution phase priorities] Make it specific to the role, not generic.
Questions to Ask Them
PROMPT
Generate 10 interview questions I can ask for a [role] at [company type]: Mix of: - Questions about the role day-to-day - Questions about team/culture - Questions about growth opportunities - Questions that show I've done research Avoid questions easily answered on their website.
Rapid-Fire Prep
Last-minute interview coming up? Use this all-in-one prompt:
PROMPT
I have an interview in [X hours] for [role] at [company]. Key things about me: - [Top 3 achievements] - [Top 3 skills] Quick prep: 1. 3 likely questions they'll ask 2. Brief answers for each 3. 2 questions I should ask them 4. 1 thing to research about them before the call
Practice Out Loud
AI helps you prepare content, but delivery matters. After generating answers:
- 1.Read them out loud 3 times
- 2.Time yourself (most answers should be 60-90 seconds)
- 3.Record yourself and watch back
- 4.Adjust for natural speech patterns
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