How to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Job Interview Questions:
Do you have an interview coming up soon? Preparing ahead of time makes all the difference, whether it is your dream job or only a stepping stone. Where to begin might feel very daunting. This is where ChatGPT comes in—your own personal assistant ready to help you step by step.
Start with the Basics
Start the conversation with the chat bot and prompt the following, for example:
“I am a student busy preparing for a job interview as a marketing coordinator? Help me generate a list of interview questions I might receive during the interview. I will also ask you follow up questions to help me better understand the role that I am applying for at company XYZ”
The chat bot will generate a list of questions for you to analyse and create follow up questions.
You can now tailor your questions, examples are given below:
- “What are some tough questions I might face in a second interview?”
- “What’s a smart way to answer ‘Why should we hire you?’”
The beauty of ChatGPT is you can keep the conversation going. If an answer doesn’t quite hit, just say, “Can you make that sound more confident?” or “Can you simplify this for me?”
Use the STAR Method
The STAR method identifies the Situation, Task, Action, Result. ChatGPT can guide you through it.
Your prompt will be:
“Can you help me answer the following (you can add your question in) using the STAR method?”
The STAR method will now help you to analyse the situation, the task, the action you need to understand better so that you can action it correctly.
Get Real About the Awkward Stuff
Some questions are just… tricky. Maybe you left your last job sooner than expected. Maybe there’s a gap in your resume. Maybe you’re switching careers and don’t quite know how to explain it yet.
Instead of spiralling, type in:
- “How do I talk about leaving my job after six months without sounding flaky?”
- “What’s a confident way to explain a career change from teaching to marketing?”
ChatGPT will help you frame your story in a way that’s honest but positive. You’ll walk in with a story that makes sense—and feels true to you.
Practice Like It’s Game Time
Here’s a fun idea: ask ChatGPT to run a mock interview. Just type,
“Pretend you’re the interviewer. Ask me one question at a time.”
Then start answering! You can even paste your responses back in and ask for feedback.
This is gold if you’re nervous, especially because you can practice in a low-stakes way—no judgment, no pressure, just you getting better.
Prepping for interviews doesn’t have to feel scary or lonely. ChatGPT gives you a space to practice, polish, and build confidence—without overthinking everything. Use it to brainstorm answers, clarify your thoughts, or just calm your nerves the night before.
It’s like having a career coach in your pocket—only way more chilled.