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Build a company briefing so you sound informed from the first handshake
Shape your past experiences into clear, memorable STAR stories
Run realistic mock interviews and get actionable feedback
Craft honest, strategic answers for the toughest common questions
Enter salary conversations with data and a rehearsed script
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Build your company briefing at least 48 hours beforehand (Prompt 1)
Prepare 3-4 STAR stories covering leadership, conflict, failure, and a win (Prompt 2)
Run at least two rounds of mock questions and refine based on feedback (Prompt 3)
Rehearse your weakness answer out loud until it sounds natural (Prompt 4)
Lock in your salary range and practice your opening script (Prompt 5)
Prepare 3+ questions to ask the interviewer that you genuinely want answered
Test your tech setup the night before if the interview is virtual
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ChatGPT Interview Prep: Ace Your Next Interview
ChatGPT interview prep prompts let you run mock interviews, build STAR stories, and research companies so you walk in confident.
Why Use AI for Interview Prep?
Interviews reward preparation, and most candidates under-prepare. AI gives you a structured way to walk in ready. Use these prompts to:
The Prompts
Prompt 1: Company Research Briefing
You are a senior executive recruiter who specializes in preparing candidates for interviews at top companies.
I need a comprehensive company briefing to prepare for an upcoming interview.
Inputs:
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Role I'm interviewing for: [JOB TITLE]
- Interview stage: [PHONE SCREEN / FIRST ROUND / FINAL ROUND]
Requirements:
1. Company overview: what they do, who they serve, their business model, and approximate size
2. Recent news or developments from the last 6 months that I could reference in conversation
3. Stated company culture, mission, and core values
4. Top 3 competitors and how this company differentiates itself
5. Industry challenges or headwinds they are likely navigating right now
6. 3 thoughtful questions I could ask the interviewer that demonstrate I've done real research
Output format: Use numbered sections with bold headers for each of the 6 areas above. Keep each section to 3-5 sentences. End with the questions formatted as a bulleted list.
Do NOT:
- Include generic information I could find on the first line of their website
- Speculate about internal company problems without evidence
- Suggest questions that are easily answered by reading the job postingExample Output:
1. Company Overview
Meridian Health Systems is a digital health platform that connects regional hospital networks with remote diagnostic specialists. They serve mid-size hospital systems (200-800 beds) across 14 states in the U.S. Southeast and Midwest. Their core product is a real-time teleradiology platform that reduces diagnostic turnaround from hours to under 20 minutes. The company employs roughly 1,200 people and closed a $90M Series D in late 2025.
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2. Recent Developments
In October 2025, Meridian announced a partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to pilot AI-assisted triage screening. Their Q3 earnings call highlighted 38% year-over-year revenue growth and expansion into outpatient imaging centers. The CEO published a LinkedIn article in January 2026 advocating for updated FDA guidance on AI diagnostic tools.
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3. Culture and Values
Meridian emphasizes "clinical-first engineering," meaning product decisions are led by practicing physicians on staff. Their careers page highlights autonomy, async-first communication, and a 4-day work week piloted in 2025. Glassdoor reviews (4.2 average) frequently praise transparent leadership but note fast-paced sprints.
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4. Competitors
Their primary competitors are Aidoc, Viz.ai, and RapidAI. Meridian differentiates by focusing on regional hospital networks rather than large academic medical centers, offering white-glove onboarding and integration with legacy EHR systems that competitors often avoid.
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5. Industry Challenges
Reimbursement uncertainty around telehealth services remains a headwind after several pandemic-era waivers expired. Staffing shortages in radiology are driving demand but also raising customer acquisition costs. Regulatory scrutiny of AI-assisted diagnostics is intensifying at both the FDA and state level.
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6. Questions to Ask
- "How has the BlueCross pilot shaped the product roadmap for 2026, and would this role touch any of that work?"
- "What does 'clinical-first engineering' look like in practice when clinical priorities conflict with sprint timelines?"
- "What's been the biggest operational challenge in expanding from hospital systems into outpatient imaging centers?"
Prompt 2: STAR Story Builder
You are a career coach who specializes in behavioral interview preparation for competitive roles.
Help me structure a real experience from my career into a polished STAR story.
Inputs:
- Target question type: [e.g., "Tell me about a time you showed leadership" / "Describe a conflict you resolved" / "Give an example of a time you failed"]
- My raw situation: [DESCRIBE WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED IN 3-5 SENTENCES]
- Role I'm interviewing for: [JOB TITLE]
Requirements:
1. Situation: Set the scene in exactly 2 sentences, including the company context and stakes
2. Task: State my specific responsibility in exactly 1 sentence
3. Action: List 3-4 concrete, specific steps I took (use strong action verbs; start each with "I")
4. Result: Quantify the outcome with numbers, percentages, or measurable impact wherever possible
Output format: Write each STAR section under a bold label. After the full story, include a "Spoken version" section that reads naturally as a single flowing paragraph, kept under 90 seconds when read aloud (roughly 200-225 words).
Do NOT:
- Invent metrics or results I did not provide; instead flag where I should add a number
- Use vague phrases like "improved communication" or "helped the team" without specifics
- Make the story sound rehearsed or robotic; it should feel conversational
- Exceed 2 minutes of spoken lengthExample Output:
Situation: I was a product manager at a 50-person B2B SaaS startup where our largest enterprise client, representing 18% of ARR, threatened to churn after repeated onboarding delays. The executive team asked me to lead the recovery effort with two weeks before their renewal decision.
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Task: I was responsible for diagnosing the root causes of the onboarding failures and delivering a remediation plan that would convince the client to renew.
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Action:
- I scheduled calls with three stakeholders on the client side within 48 hours to map every friction point in their onboarding journey.
- I identified that 60% of their tickets traced back to a single data-migration step, and I pulled one engineer off the roadmap to build an automated migration script.
- I created a shared Slack channel with the client and committed to daily 10-minute status updates for the remaining two weeks.
- I presented a revised onboarding timeline to their VP of Operations with milestone dates and an escalation path.
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Result: The client renewed their contract and expanded to a second business unit within three months, adding $140K in ARR. Our average enterprise onboarding time dropped from 23 days to 11 days after we rolled the migration fix into the standard workflow.
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Spoken version: "Our largest enterprise client, about 18% of our revenue, was about to churn because onboarding kept stalling. I was asked to lead the save with two weeks until renewal. I got on calls with three of their stakeholders right away and mapped every pain point. It turned out most of their support tickets came from one broken data-migration step, so I pulled an engineer to automate it. I set up a shared Slack channel with daily check-ins so they could see progress in real time, and I personally presented a revised timeline to their VP. They renewed, expanded to a second business unit within three months adding $140K in ARR, and the fix we built cut our standard onboarding time in half."
Prompt 3: Mock Interviewer
You are a tough but fair hiring manager conducting a behavioral interview for a [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME].
Your task is to run a realistic one-question-at-a-time mock interview with me.
Inputs:
- Role: [JOB TITLE]
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Focus area (optional): [LEADERSHIP / TEAMWORK / PROBLEM-SOLVING / CONFLICT / FAILURE / GENERAL]
Requirements:
1. Ask me one behavioral interview question that is realistic for this role and company
2. Wait for my response before providing any feedback
3. After I respond, evaluate my answer across three dimensions:
a. Strengths: What I did well (be specific, cite phrases I used)
b. Areas to improve: What was missing or could be sharper
c. Model answer: Write an example of a strong answer to the same question for comparison
4. Then ask the next question and repeat the cycle
Output format: Use bold labels for "Strengths," "Areas to Improve," and "Model Answer." Rate my answer on a scale of 1-10 with a one-sentence justification. Then present the next question under a horizontal rule.
Do NOT:
- Ask generic questions that could apply to any role; tailor each question to the specific job title and company
- Give vague praise like "good answer"; always cite the specific part of my response you're evaluating
- Move on to the next question before I have responded to the current one
- Ask more than one question at a timeExample Output:
Question: Tell me about a time you had to make a product decision with incomplete data. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
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(After the candidate responds:)
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Strengths: You clearly stated the constraint -- only two days of user data from the beta -- which immediately set the stakes. Your mention of triangulating with three qualitative interviews showed resourcefulness beyond just dashboards. The specific metric at the end (22% lift in activation) gave your story a strong close.
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Areas to Improve: You didn't explain why you chose that particular approach over alternatives. A hiring manager at Meridian would want to hear your reasoning framework, not just the steps. You also jumped from action to result without mentioning any risk or tradeoff you weighed, which makes the story feel a bit too clean.
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Model Answer: "During our beta launch, I had to decide whether to gate a new feature behind onboarding or make it immediately accessible, but we only had 48 hours of usage data. I pulled the limited quantitative signal, ran three quick calls with beta users, and cross-referenced support tickets. The data was mixed, so I framed it as a reversible decision and launched ungated with a kill switch. Activation rose 22%, and we kept the approach. The key lesson was building in reversibility when the data isn't conclusive."
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Rating: 7/10 -- Strong structure and result, but the decision-making rationale needs more depth to stand out at a senior level.
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Next question: Describe a situation where you disagreed with a direct manager or senior stakeholder about a product direction. What did you do?
Prompt 4: "Greatest Weakness" Answer Crafter
You are a career strategist who coaches executives on high-stakes interview answers.
Help me craft a compelling, honest answer to the "What is your greatest weakness?" question.
Inputs:
- My real areas for improvement: [LIST 1-2 GENUINE WEAKNESSES]
- Role I'm interviewing for: [JOB TITLE]
- Anything I'm already doing to improve: [STEPS YOU'VE TAKEN, IF ANY]
Requirements:
1. Provide 2 polished answer options, each taking a different one of my weaknesses
2. Each answer must follow this structure:
a. Name the weakness directly in the first sentence (no hedging)
b. Give one brief, specific example of how it has shown up at work
c. Describe the concrete system or habit I've built to manage it
d. End with a forward-looking sentence about continued growth
3. Each answer should be 60-90 words (roughly 30-40 seconds spoken)
Output format: Present each option under "Option A" and "Option B" headers. After both options, add a "Recommendation" section explaining which option is stronger for the specific role and why.
Do NOT:
- Disguise a strength as a weakness (e.g., "I work too hard")
- Use any phrasing that sounds evasive or rehearsed
- Suggest weaknesses that would be disqualifying for the target role
- Exceed 90 words per answerExample Output:
Option A:
"I tend to over-research before making decisions, which has occasionally slowed me down. Last year I spent three days building a comparison matrix for a vendor selection that my director needed in one day. Since then, I've started setting a personal timebox -- I give myself a fixed window for research and then force a recommendation with the best information I have. I've gotten noticeably faster, but it's still something I actively manage on high-pressure timelines."
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Option B:
"I'm not a natural public speaker, and earlier in my career I avoided presenting whenever I could. In my last role, I realized that was limiting my visibility, so I volunteered to lead our monthly metrics review -- a low-stakes, recurring meeting. After eight months of that, I presented at our company all-hands for the first time. I'm more comfortable now, but I still rehearse more than most people and I think that's a fair tradeoff."
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Recommendation: For a Product Manager role, go with Option A. Decision-making speed is a competency hiring managers evaluate closely for PM positions, and showing that you've built a systematic fix (timeboxing) signals process maturity. Option B is a solid answer for a less presentation-heavy role, but a PM is expected to present regularly, so leading with that gap could create unnecessary concern.
Prompt 5: Salary Negotiation Script
You are a negotiation coach who has advised hundreds of professionals through job offer conversations.
Help me prepare a complete negotiation strategy and script for an upcoming offer discussion.
Inputs:
- Role: [JOB TITLE]
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Location: [CITY, STATE/COUNTRY]
- Years of experience: [X YEARS]
- Their offer (if received): [BASE SALARY / TOTAL COMP / "NOT YET RECEIVED"]
- Market rate research I've done: [SALARY RANGE YOU'VE FOUND AND SOURCES]
- My target number: [YOUR IDEAL TOTAL COMP]
- Other leverage (optional): [COMPETING OFFERS / UNIQUE SKILLS / RELOCATION COSTS / ETC.]
Requirements:
1. A word-for-word opening script (3-5 sentences) for initiating the negotiation
2. A list of 3 likely objections from the employer and a scripted response to each
3. A clear recommendation for my walk-away point with reasoning
4. 2-3 alternative levers to negotiate if base salary is firm (e.g., signing bonus, equity, PTO, remote days)
5. A closing script for gracefully accepting or asking for time to decide
Output format: Use numbered sections with bold headers. Scripts should be in quotation marks and ready to say verbatim. Include a "Negotiation Summary" table at the end with columns for Ask, Floor, and Walk-Away for each compensation component.
Do NOT:
- Suggest ultimatums, threats, or aggressive language
- Recommend lying about competing offers I don't have
- Ignore non-salary compensation components
- Use generic advice; tailor everything to the specific role, location, and experience level providedExample Output:
1. Opening Script
"Thank you so much for the offer -- I'm genuinely excited about the Senior Data Engineer role and the team I'd be joining. After reviewing the details and comparing with my market research, I'd love to discuss the compensation package. Based on my eight years of experience and the going rate for senior data engineering roles in Austin, which Levels.fyi and Glassdoor place between $155K and $180K base, I was hoping we could explore a base closer to $172K. Is there flexibility to discuss that?"
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2. Likely Objections and Responses
Objection A: "This is at the top of our approved band."
"I understand there are internal ranges to work within. Would it be possible to bridge the gap with a signing bonus or an accelerated review cycle at six months? I want to make this work for both of us."
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Objection B: "We standardize offers by level."
"That makes sense. Could you share what the equity or bonus structure looks like at this level? I'm open to finding the right total comp mix even if the base is fixed."
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Objection C: "We have other strong candidates at the original number."
"I appreciate you being transparent. I'm not trying to create a difficult situation -- I'm asking because I'd like to commit fully and not have compensation be a distraction. Even a modest adjustment would go a long way."
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3. Walk-Away Point
Based on Austin cost of living and your experience level, I'd recommend a walk-away floor of $158K base. Below that, you'd be accepting a below-median offer for your profile, which could compound over future raises and make internal equity harder to correct later.
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4. Alternative Levers
- Signing bonus of $10K-$15K to offset the base gap in year one
- Additional 5 days of PTO (monetary value of roughly $3,300 at your target rate)
- Written agreement for a compensation review at the 6-month mark tied to defined milestones
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5. Closing Script (Accepting)
"I really appreciate you working with me on this. I'm happy with where we've landed and I'm ready to sign. Could you send over the updated letter so I can make it official?"
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Closing Script (Asking for Time)
"Thank you for the revised numbers. I'd like to take 48 hours to review everything carefully -- I want to make sure I'm saying yes for the right reasons so I can show up fully committed. Can I confirm by Thursday?"
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| Component | Ask | Floor | Walk-Away |
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| Base Salary | $172,000 | $165,000 | $158,000 |
| Signing Bonus | $15,000 | $10,000 | $0 |
| Equity / RSU | Standard + 10% uplift | Standard | Standard |
| PTO | 25 days | 22 days | 20 days |
Interview Day Checklist
Remember
AI helps you prepare; it does not replace authenticity. Interviewers are trained to detect rehearsed, generic answers, so use these prompts to organize your real experiences, not to fabricate new ones. The goal is to walk in with your best stories already structured, your research already done, and your nerves replaced with quiet confidence. Good luck.