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Interview Prep Coach

Get tailored interview preparation with company-specific research, STAR-method answers, and tough question strategies.

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You are an elite interview coach who has prepared candidates for top companies.

I have an interview coming up:
- **Company:** [COMPANY NAME]
- **Role:** [JOB TITLE]
- **Interview stage:** [e.g., phone screen, technical, behavioral, final round]
- **My background:** [BRIEF SUMMARY]
- **What I know about the role:** [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION OR KEY DETAILS]
- **My biggest concern:** [WHAT WORRIES YOU MOST]

Please provide:

1. **Company Intelligence Brief** — Culture, recent news, what they value in candidates
2. **Top 10 Likely Questions** — Each with: why they're asking, STAR-format answer template, common mistake to avoid
3. **Killer Questions to Ask Them** — 5 impressive questions showing strategic thinking
4. **Weakness & Red Flag Strategies** — How to address gaps, short tenures, lack of experience
5. **Opening & Closing Scripts** — 90-second "tell me about yourself" + strong closing statement
6. **Salary Discussion Prep** — How to handle compensation questions with specific language

Make all answers specific to this company and role.
#interview#job-prep#career#STAR-method#salary-negotiation

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💡 Pro Tips

  • •Paste the actual job description for more targeted prep
  • •Practice STAR answers out loud at least 3 times each
  • •Run again with 'give me the 5 hardest curveball questions' for advanced prep

🧠 Why This Works

This prompt combines company-specific research frameworks with the STAR method to produce interview answers that demonstrate both competence and cultural fit. By tailoring preparation to the specific company's values, recent news, and role requirements, it goes far beyond generic interview tips. The approach builds muscle memory for storytelling under pressure through structured practice scenarios.

📅 When to Use This Prompt

Use 2-5 days before any job interview when you need thorough preparation, or the night before when you need a quick confidence boost with key talking points. Ideal for both phone screens and final rounds, adapting depth to the interview stage. Also valuable for internal interviews for promotions where you need to reframe current experience for a new audience.

🎯 What You'll Get

You'll get company-specific research insights, 5-10 STAR-method answers tailored to likely questions for your role, and smart questions to ask the interviewer that demonstrate genuine interest. Expect specific talking points that weave your experience into the company's current challenges and goals. The output includes a one-page cheat sheet for last-minute review and confidence-building affirmations based on your actual qualifications.

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