How To Prepare For A Job Interview Using ChatGPT

There is significant competition for jobs today and you want to gain every possible advantage—and ChatGPT help you get it. Among all it takes to land your next opportunity, ChatCPT is especially effective in helping you prepare for the interview.

Using the tools and technology that are available to you is an important skill and the mark of resourcefulness. From researching the company to anticipating questions and developing your best answers, ChatGPT is a means to set you apart and boost your chances of success.

Leverage ChatGPT

Consider using ChatGPT in multiple ways. Seek information from ChatGPT for macro questions—for example about the best process to prepare for an interview—as well as more specific questions—for example which soft skills are most important for the job you’re considering.

As you’re using ChatGPT, be sure to avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information, and also remember to use ChatGPT as one source of coaching and advice. ChatGPT will provide answers that sound authoritative but may not be completely accurate—so you’ll want to use ChatGPT as one source of many, and to double check important facts and information.

Use ChatGPT to Reserach

One of the first steps in preparing for a job interview is to do research—on the industry, the market, the company and the job. ChatGPT can help with all of these.

Consider asking ChatGPT macro, process-oriented questions such as, “What are the best ways to research for a job interview?” or “What should I research in preparation for my job interview?”

If you know what to research, you can ask for specific insights. For example, you can ask questions that are industry-specific such as, “What are the key trends in the [insert industry]?” or “What are the primary dynamics in the [insert name of market]?” or “What is the economic outlook for the [insert industry]?”

If you’re interested in company-specific information, you can explore this as well. For example, you can ask, “What are the business objectives for [insert company name]?” or “What are the challenges [insert company name] has faced recently?” or “What kind of culture does [insert company name] have?” or “What are the values of [insert company name]?”

These types of inquiries will give you perspective on questions interviewers might ask and how you can demonstrate knowledge related to the context for the job you’re seeking. And they can inform how you tailor your answers.

Interestingly, if ChatGPT doesn’t have an answer it considers to be adequate, it will make alternative suggestions. It may point you to other sources like websites, earnings reports, analyst conferences, press releases or other resources. This is helpful guidance as well, so you can be targeted and efficient in your research.

Use ChatGPT to Energize

To be successful in your interview, you’ll need to demonstrate interest in the position and passion for the work. You’ll want to do your own reflection about why the job and company energize you, but you can also look for inspiration from ChatGPT.

For example, you can ask questions that are role-specific, “What are the most rewarding aspects of a job in [insert field ]?” or “What do people love about working in [insert job or field]?”

Answers to these kinds of prompts can motivate you about the position, but also expand your perspectives on the job so you can provide substantive and meaningful answers to questions about why the job is interesting to you.

Use ChatGPT to Identify Questions and Skills

You’ll also want to be prepared for specific questions, and ChatGPT can help here too. You can ask for guidance like, “What are the most popular interview questions?” or “Which interview questions are most likely in the [insert industry]?” or “What are the most likely interview questions for a [insert job]?”

You can also ask about the style of interview to prepare for by asking, “What are common interviewing approaches or strategies?” With this answer, you’ll learn more about how to prepare for behavioral interviewing, situational interviewing, panels, case study formats and more.

In addition, you can find out more about which skills to emphasize, and ask questions that are skills-specific. For example, you can ask “Which skills are most important for a job in [insert industry]?” or “Which skills are most important for [insert job]?”

You can also narrow your search and get an understanding of types of skills which can set you apart. For example, you can ask, “Which soft skills are most valuable for a job in [insert industry or company]?” or “Which technical skills are most critical for a [insert job]?”

In all these cases, you’ll be able to take answers from ChatGPT and incorporate them with your own strengths and what you bring to the job—and prepare for how you’ll answer.

Use ChatGPT to Build Your Answers and Questions

Another way to use ChatGPT is to develop strong answers to questions. Again, you’ll want to be sure your answers are your own, but ChatGPT can get you thinking and provide ideas about how you can articulate your strengths.

For example, if you know a common interview question is about how you handle stress, you can ask, “What is the best way to answer an interview question about how I handle stress?” or “How should I answer an interview question about my hobbies or interests?” Or if it’s likely an interviewer will ask which of your skills are the best match for a position, you can ask “What is the best way to explain that I have strong communication skills?”

You can also obtain coaching from ChatGPT about landmines to avoid. For example, you can ask “What are the mistakes I should avoid in answering questions in an interview?” or “What kinds of answers are most impactful in an interview?”

Of course, you’ll also want to be ready to ask questions of your own, and ChatGPT can provide suggestions. Ask “What questions should I ask the interviewer?” or “If I’m interviewing for [insert job], what questions should I ask about it in an interview?”

Use ChatGPT to Plan Your Approach

ChatGPT can also be helpful as you plan how you’ll come across in your interview. Here, you can ask, “What is the best way to sell myself in an interview?” or “In an interview, how can I show I’m the best candidate for a [insert job]?”

You can also ask more specific questions about how you’ll show up. For example, you can ask, “How should I dress to interview for a [insert job] in the [insert industry]?” or “What body language should I use to demonstrate confidence in an interview?”

You’ll want to apply common sense and be yourself, but ChatGPT can get you started as you consider these aspects of an interview.

Use ChatGPT to Follow Up

Part of preparing for an interview is also getting ready for fast follow up. You can ask ChatGPT to suggest verbiage in case you have follow up questions, “After my interview, how should I ask a follow up question?” You can also get ideas from ChatGPT for a thank you letter, “What is some good language for a thank you letter after an interview?”

You’ll need to make these your own and customize with your specifics, but ChatGPT can get you started.

Land the Job

Overall, you can use ChatGPT for plenty of preparation with multiple prompts. It’s a strength to be able to use tools and technology—and your use of ChatGPT is a legitimate and resourceful way to plan. But it’s also critical to be authentic and genuine in how you answer questions and connect with the interviewer.

Leverage ChatGPT as a starting point and to obtain ideas—but then be yourself, bring your own uniqueness and remind yourself that you have the skills and capabilities to get the job and perform brilliantly.