AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Interviews

I have an interview at [COMPANY NAME] for a [JOB TITLE] role. Help me build a research brief I can study the night before. Using the following information I have gathered (paste what you have found: recent news, their about page, Glassdoor snippets, LinkedIn company page), summarise: the company's core business model, their likely top priorities this year, any notable challenges or changes they appear to be navigating, and one or two things that set them apart from competitors. Keep it to a half-page I can scan quickly. Information: [PASTE YOUR RESEARCH].

Here is the job description for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME]: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION]. Analyse it and tell me: the three skills or experiences they seem to value most based on how much emphasis they give them, any language that signals what a tough challenge in this role might be, and the kind of candidate profile they are likely comparing me against. Also flag any requirements listed that I should be ready to address if I do not fully meet them.

I am about to interview with [INTERVIEWER NAME], who is the [THEIR TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. Here is what I found on their LinkedIn: [PASTE LINKEDIN PROFILE OR SUMMARY]. Help me identify two or three things about their background that are worth referencing in the interview, any shared experiences or interests that could build rapport, and one smart question I could ask that shows I have looked into their specific work. Do not suggest anything that would feel invasive or flattering.

I am interviewing at [COMPANY NAME], which operates in [INDUSTRY OR MARKET]. Their main competitors appear to be [LIST COMPETITORS IF KNOWN]. Help me understand where this company likely sits relative to competitors, what their differentiated position seems to be based on publicly available information, and what market trends or pressures they are probably navigating right now. I want to be able to speak intelligently about their business context in the interview without sounding like I just read their homepage.

Here are three to five recent news items, press releases, or earnings summaries from [COMPANY NAME]: [PASTE NEWS OR SUMMARIES]. Based on this, what strategic priorities or business challenges is this company likely focused on right now? If I am interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] role, which of these themes might come up in the interview, and how could I connect my background to what they are working through? Give me two or three concrete talking points.

Help me structure a strong STAR method answer for this interview question: "[INTERVIEW QUESTION]". Here is the rough experience I want to use: [DESCRIBE THE SITUATION, WHAT YOU DID, AND THE OUTCOME IN YOUR OWN WORDS]. Rewrite it as a tight STAR answer: Situation (one to two sentences setting context), Task (what I was responsible for), Action (the specific steps I took, not "we"), Result (quantified if possible). The full answer should take about 90 seconds to say aloud. Cut anything that is not essential.

Help me write a two-minute answer to "Tell me about yourself" for an interview for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME OR TYPE OF COMPANY]. My background: [BRIEF SUMMARY OF YOUR CAREER]. The story should move chronologically but selectively, only including the stops that are relevant to this role. End by connecting my current situation to why this specific opportunity makes sense for me. Write it as something I would say aloud, not a resume recitation.

Help me write a genuine, specific answer to "Why do you want to work here?" for [COMPANY NAME]. My actual reasons: [WRITE YOUR HONEST REASONS]. The answer should feel personal and informed, not generic. It should reference something specific about the company (their mission, a product decision, something they are known for, or where they are going) and connect it to something real about my background or goals. Avoid cliches like "I am passionate about your mission" or "I love that you are growing quickly". Write it as something I would say in conversation.

I am interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME]. My background is [BRIEF SUMMARY]. Based on the job description below, what are the five most difficult or high-stakes questions I am likely to face in this interview? For each question, explain why the interviewer is probably asking it and what they are evaluating. Then for each one, give me a brief outline of the angle I should take in my answer. Job description: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION].

Help me prepare an honest and confident answer to a question about [RESUME GAP, REASON FOR LEAVING, OR WEAKNESS]. The real situation is: [EXPLAIN WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED]. I want to answer truthfully without over-explaining, apologising, or triggering a red flag. Write an answer that acknowledges the reality, briefly explains the context without excuses, and pivots to what I learned or what I did next. Keep it under 45 seconds to say aloud.

I am interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME]. Based on this job description and what I know about the company ([BRIEF CONTEXT]), write eight questions I could ask at the end of the interview. The questions should cover: what success looks like in the first 90 days, the biggest challenge the team is currently navigating, how decisions are made on this team, and what makes people thrive or struggle in this environment. Avoid generic questions like "what does a typical day look like".

I want to understand the real working environment before I accept a job at [COMPANY NAME]. Help me write five questions I can ask in the interview that give me honest signals about [CONCERNS: E.G., WORK-LIFE BALANCE, MANAGEMENT STYLE, TEAM STABILITY, REASONS PEOPLE HAVE LEFT]. The questions should be genuinely curious rather than sceptical, and should invite the interviewer to give an honest answer rather than a promotional one.

I am being interviewed by [INTERVIEWER ROLE: E.G., THE HIRING MANAGER / A FUTURE PEER / THE VP OF THE DEPARTMENT / SOMEONE FROM HR]. Write four to five questions tailored to what this specific type of interviewer can best answer. Questions for a peer should differ from questions for a hiring manager or an executive. Tailor the questions to what they are likely to know firsthand and what they would find interesting to discuss.

Based on this piece of company news or information: [PASTE NEWS, EARNINGS CALL NOTE, PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT, ETC.], help me write one or two insightful interview questions that show I have read it carefully and thought about what it means for the business or the role I am interviewing for. The question should not just prove I read the article. It should show I connected it to something meaningful.

I am about to close an interview for a [JOB TITLE] role and want to end on a strong note. Write one final question I can ask that signals genuine interest in the role, invites the interviewer to share something personal about their experience at the company, and helps me understand if there are any hesitations about my candidacy that I could address on the spot. The question should not be aggressive or presumptuous. It should feel natural at the end of a good conversation.

Write a thank-you email to send within 24 hours of my interview with [INTERVIEWER NAME], who is the [THEIR ROLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. During the interview we discussed [TWO OR THREE MAIN TOPICS OR MOMENTS]. I want to thank them genuinely, reference something specific from the conversation so it does not feel like a template, reinforce one reason I am excited about this role in particular, and keep the total length to under 150 words. Do not start with "Thank you for taking the time".

I interviewed with three people at [COMPANY NAME]: [INTERVIEWER 1 NAME, THEIR ROLE], [INTERVIEWER 2 NAME, THEIR ROLE], and [INTERVIEWER 3 NAME, THEIR ROLE]. Write a separate thank-you email for each person. Each email should feel distinct and reference something specific to that conversation. Here is what I remember from each: [SUMMARY OF EACH CONVERSATION]. Keep each email under 150 words. Do not repeat the same phrases across all three.

I interviewed at [COMPANY NAME] for a [JOB TITLE] role on [DATE]. I sent a thank-you email afterwards but have not heard back in [NUMBER] days. Write a short follow-up email to [RECRUITER OR HIRING MANAGER NAME] that expresses continued interest, acknowledges their process takes time, and politely asks for an update on the timeline. Keep it under 80 words. Do not sound anxious or as though I am applying pressure.

In my interview for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME], [INTERVIEWER NAME] mentioned they were interested in [TOPIC, EXAMPLE, OR PIECE OF WORK]. I want to send a follow-up email that shares [WHAT YOU WANT TO SHARE: A PORTFOLIO LINK, A WORK SAMPLE, AN ARTICLE, ETC.] in a way that feels helpful rather than like I am continuing to sell myself. Write a short email that references the conversation naturally, explains briefly why I am sharing this, and does not overstay its welcome.

I was rejected for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME]. Write a short email to [RECRUITER OR HIRING MANAGER NAME] thanking them for the opportunity and the process, expressing that I remain genuinely interested in the company for future roles, and asking one question about whether they have any feedback they are willing to share. The tone should be warm and completely non-bitter. Under 100 words.