How to Use A.I. to Answer Interview Questions (ChatGPT Tutorial)

As the Remote Job Coach, I'm here with another ChatGPT tutorial. Who's excited for ChatGPT tutorials? I've been doing several of these in a row, so hopefully, I'm still making sense. In today's video, we're going to talk about answering interview questions with ChatGPT. I'll provide you with a few ideas and, as I've mentioned in all my tutorial videos, the quality of the output you get from ChatGPT is directly related to the level of context you provide.

Understanding Common Concerns

A few common concerns people have before going into interviews include:

What questions can I expect in the interview?
How do I answer these questions concisely and effectively?

We will address these two points and explore how ChatGPT can help.

Common Interview Questions

Let's start with one frequently asked question: "Tell me about yourself." You can use ChatGPT as an advisor to answer this general question. This question is typically asked at the beginning of an interview to get to know you. There are many effective ways to answer it. Although ChatGPT can provide a solid example, I recommend taking advice from multiple sources, including your own instincts.

What's refreshing about ChatGPT is that it advises tailoring your answer to the specific company and role you’re interviewing for, which I absolutely agree with. You can ask ChatGPT for advice just like you would Google, but with ChatGPT, you benefit from continuity in the conversation. If you offer detailed background information, ChatGPT’s answers can become even more tailored to your needs.

Customizing ChatGPT Input

For example, you might say, "I'm leaving my current company for this reason and I'm nervous about how to phrase this answer." For the "Tell me about yourself" prompt, you could create a base prompt for ChatGPT, detailing your entire career story in a conversational format. Save this in a Google doc for easy access. With more detailed inputs, you'll receive more tailored advice.

Generating Relevant Questions and Answers

Let’s consider a specific example: suppose you are a project manager in the tech industry for a mid-sized company. You can ask ChatGPT: "What are the top questions hiring managers might ask me?"

ChatGPT will generate potential questions, which serve as an excellent starting point. You can further customize by pasting an entire job description and asking, "What questions would a hiring manager ask for this job?" Subsequently, you could also input your own resume and ask ChatGPT to provide answers based on your information.

Practical Example

For instance, based on my resume, I asked ChatGPT to give me customized answers for each of the top questions it previously generated. ChatGPT provided concise yet relevant answers. If needed, you can request more detail, metrics, or specific stories to be included.

Remember, it's essential to read these answers aloud to internalize them. These answers serve as templates. You should customize them with personal metrics and intentional, relevant stories.

Conclusion

The primary goal is to internalize your stories rather than memorize answers. While questions help guide your preparation, your unique stories and examples are what will most impress interviewers. Use ChatGPT as a tool to refine and practice these stories, enabling you to give convincing and concise answers during your interview.

Remember, this tutorial is just a starting point. Leverage ChatGPT effectively, and you’ll find yourself significantly more prepared for your next interview.

Keywords

ChatGPT
Interview Preparation
Customizing Answers
Job Description
Resume Optimization
Concise Responses
Hiring Managers

FAQ

Q1. How can I use ChatGPT to prepare for common interview questions?

A1. You can ask ChatGPT how to answer typical interview questions such as "Tell me about yourself." Provide detailed background information to get more tailored responses.

Q2. Can ChatGPT help me with specific job descriptions?

A2. Yes, you can paste an entire job description into ChatGPT and ask for questions that a hiring manager might ask for that specific role.

Q3. How do I get personalized answers from ChatGPT?

A3. Provide ChatGPT with a detailed base prompt about your career history or resume. This enables ChatGPT to generate more customized answers for interview questions.

Q4. What if ChatGPT doesn't provide all the answers I need?

A4. ChatGPT might sometimes time out on longer prompts. You might need to ask for answers one at a time or retry any unanswered questions.

Q5. How should I finalize the answers provided by ChatGPT?

A5. Read the responses aloud, and tailor them with specific metrics and stories from your own experience. Use ChatGPT's answers as templates to build upon.

Q6. Is it necessary to memorize ChatGPT's responses?

A6. No, it's better to internalize your stories and examples rather than memorize specific answers. The key is to be fluid and adaptable during the interview.