Ishrafil Khan 
Most people prepare for interviews by reading "top 50 questions" lists. The problem: those lists don't know your job, your resume or your weak spots. An AI chatbot does, if you give it the right prompt.
Below are 7 copy-paste prompts that turn ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini into a personal interview coach: from decoding the job description to negotiating the salary. Each one is also saved in my free prompt library with a one-click copy button.
How to use these prompts
- Replace everything in
{{CURLY_BRACKETS}}with your own details. The more real detail you give, the better the answer. - Use one chat per job. The AI then remembers your resume and the job description across all 7 prompts.
- Never paste private data you're not allowed to share, such as your current company's confidential numbers.
- Treat the output as a draft. Say the answers out loud and change any line that doesn't sound like you.
1. Job Description Decoder
Why: every job post hides what the employer really cares about. This prompt ranks the skills, checks your fit and predicts the questions before you walk in.
You are a senior hiring manager in {{INDUSTRY}}. I am applying for this job:
{{JOB_DESCRIPTION}}
My background in 3 lines: {{MY_BACKGROUND}}
1. List the 5 skills this employer cares about most, ranked, with the line from the job description that proves it.
2. For each skill, rate my background Strong / Weak / Missing and give one way to prove it in the interview.
3. Write the 10 questions I'm most likely to be asked: 4 role/technical, 3 behavioural, 3 about my gaps.
4. Give 5 keywords I should use naturally in my answers.
Use tables where possible and keep it short.2. "Tell Me About Yourself" Builder
Why: it's the first question in almost every interview, and the one most people ramble through. This builds a tight 60-second answer from your resume.
Act as an interview coach. Write my answer to "Tell me about yourself" for a {{ROLE}} interview at {{COMPANY}}.
My resume: {{RESUME}}
Rules:
- 60–75 seconds when spoken (about 150 words).
- Structure: present (what I do now) → past (1–2 proof points with numbers) → future (why this role and this company).
- Simple, confident English. No clichés like "hard-working" or "passionate".
- End with a line that invites the next question.
Give 2 versions: one conversational, one formal. Then list 3 things I should NOT say.3. Realistic Mock Interviewer
Why: practice under pressure is what actually makes you better. This prompt asks one question at a time, scores you and shows a stronger answer.
You are my interviewer for a {{ROLE}} position ({{LEVEL}} level) at a company like {{COMPANY}}. Run a realistic mock interview.
Rules:
- Ask ONE question at a time and wait for my answer.
- Mix: 3 role/technical, 3 behavioural, 2 situational, 1 curveball.
- After each answer give: a score out of 10, what was good, what was missing, and a stronger sample answer in under 80 words.
- If my answer is vague, ask one follow-up like a real interviewer would.
- After 9 questions, give a final report: overall score, top 3 strengths, top 3 things to fix, and whether you would move me to the next round and why.
Start with your first question.Tip: use the voice mode in ChatGPT or Gemini and answer out loud. It feels much closer to a real interview.
4. STAR Answer Builder
Why: behavioural questions ("tell me about a time…") are judged on structure. STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is the format interviewers expect.
Help me turn my real experience into strong STAR answers.
Here are 3 things I did at work or college: {{EXPERIENCES}}
For each one:
1. Ask me up to 3 questions to get missing details (numbers, my exact role, the result).
2. Then write a STAR answer (Situation, Task, Action, Result) under 120 words, with Action the longest part and the Result in numbers.
3. Tell me which common questions this story can answer (e.g. "a time you handled pressure", "a conflict with a teammate", "a failure").
Do not invent facts. If a number is missing, write [ADD NUMBER].5. Hinglish to Fluent English Coach
Why: many great candidates know the answer but lose marks on how they say it. Type your answer the way you'd speak it, in Hinglish or simple English, and get a natural spoken version back.
You are an English speaking coach for Indian job seekers. I will type my interview answer the way I'd say it, in Hinglish or broken English.
Question: {{QUESTION}}
My answer: {{MY_ANSWER}}
1. Rewrite it in clear, natural spoken English (not bookish), same meaning, under 100 words.
2. Highlight 3 phrases I should memorise and use.
3. Show my grammar mistakes in a small table (I said → Better).
4. Give a 20-second short version for when the interviewer is in a hurry.
Keep my facts exactly. Don't add achievements I didn't mention.6. Salary Negotiation Script
Why: most people accept the first number because they don't know what to say. This prompt gives you the words, for email and for the phone call.
Act as a salary negotiation coach in {{COUNTRY}}. I got an offer for {{ROLE}}: {{OFFER_DETAILS}} (fixed, variable, joining bonus, notice period).
My current CTC: {{CURRENT_CTC}}. Experience: {{YEARS}} years. Other offers: {{OTHER_OFFERS_OR_NONE}}.
1. Tell me what I should verify before negotiating (I'll check real salary data myself on sites like Glassdoor, AmbitionBox or LinkedIn).
2. Suggest a number to ask for and the reasons to justify it.
3. Write a polite email AND a short phone script to negotiate.
4. Give replies to 3 pushbacks: "This is our best offer", "The budget is fixed", "Why such a big hike?".
5. List non-salary things I can ask for if they can't raise the pay.Note: AI doesn't have live salary data. Always check real numbers for your city and role before you quote a figure.
7. Smart Questions to Ask + Thank-You Email
Why: "Do you have any questions for us?" is your last chance to stand out, and a short thank-you email keeps you in their mind.
I have a {{ROUND}} interview for {{ROLE}} at {{COMPANY}} with the {{INTERVIEWER_ROLE}}.
1. Give me 8 smart questions to ask at the end, grouped as: the role, the team, growth, the company. Avoid questions already answered on the company website.
2. Mark the 3 best ones for this interviewer's role.
3. After the interview I'll share my notes: {{NOTES}}. Write a short thank-you email (under 120 words) that mentions one specific thing we discussed and restates why I'm a good fit. Include a subject line.A simple 3-day prep plan with these prompts
- Day 1: Prompt 1 (decode the job) and Prompt 2 (your intro). Practise the intro out loud 5 times.
- Day 2: Prompt 4 (3 STAR stories) and Prompt 5 to polish how you say them.
- Day 3: Prompt 3 (full mock interview), then Prompt 7 for your questions. Keep Prompt 6 ready for when the offer comes.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI is best for interview preparation: ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini?
All three work with these prompts. ChatGPT and Gemini have good voice modes for spoken mock interviews; Claude is strong at careful rewriting and feedback. Use whichever you already have; the free versions are enough.
Is it okay to memorise answers written by AI?
Memorise the structure and key phrases, not the full script. Interviewers notice word-for-word answers. Always edit the draft so it sounds like you and only contains true facts.
Can AI help with technical interviews too?
Yes. In Prompt 3, set the role (for example "Laravel developer" or "data analyst") and ask for technical questions only. Ask it to explain the ideal answer when you get one wrong.
Is it safe to paste my resume into ChatGPT?
Remove your phone number, address and any confidential company details first. Your skills and experience are enough for good results.
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