Research, prepare the questions, and practice the interview -- all in one
Job interviews need to be prepared for. We have all gone through the process of trying to anticipate the questions we will be asked, studying the company we want to join, and preparing to offer concise and well-crafted answers. And although there are many guides on the internet, often the material does not fit our specific needs or particular situation. This is where ChatGPT comes in, a tool that can not only help us draft our best resume but is also an ideal ally for preparing interviews.
With ChatGPT, we can optimize our interview preparation. From researching the company to practicing answers for tricky questions, OpenAI's artificial intelligence is at our disposal 24/7, without judgment or stress, and with the possibility to try again until we feel comfortable with our performance.
The first and most important secret to making the most of ChatGPT in the context of a job interview is to provide it with details. Obviously, we should give it information such as the company's name, the position we want to apply for, and details about ourselves -- like our previous work experience -- but we can be much more thorough. Sending it our resume in PDF, a brochure of the job offer, if available, links to the company's website, information we can extract from Wikipedia, and more, will allow ChatGPT to be much more comprehensive in understanding the personal context we are in and, therefore, to be able to help us.
A simple example of how to start could be: "I have an interview for the position of [job title] at [company name]. Can you help me prepare?". From here, This is the company's website, attached you will find my resume and a brochure about the job offer, provide context for the rest of the details.
One of the fundamental first steps before an interview is to conduct thorough research on the company and the position you are applying for. In this regard, ChatGPT can become our ally. Obviously, we have already done part of this work by preparing the information we provided to ChatGPT in the previous interaction, and yet, ChatGPT itself can help us understand it in more detail, summarize the most important points, and have a synthesis that allows us, in two or three sentences, to summarize the company, its dynamics, and also the position we wish to access.
Beyond that, we can ask it to give us a summary of the company's values, recent news, and even a detailed analysis of the job responsibilities. We can say something like: "What should I know about [company name] for my interview? Include recent information about the company, its values, and the responsibilities of the [job title] position."
One of the best ways to be ready for an interview is to anticipate the questions that might be asked. With the help of ChatGPT, we can generate a list of specific questions for the position, as well as general questions that are commonly asked in interviews. This step is essential to ensure that no question catches us off guard and we can prepare clear and structured answers.
Here we can request something like: "Based on the position of [job title], what are some questions they might ask me in the interview? Give me a mix of general and specific questions for this role."
From here, it is appropriate for us to reflect and outline our responses. If necessary, we can ask ChatGPT, always with our guidelines and ideas, to help us craft an explanation. We can also write the explanation or response we have proposed and ask it to simplify or make it more coherent and discursive.
Now that we have a list of possible questions, it's time to move on to practice. This is where ChatGPT really shines. We can use it to conduct mock interviews and practice our responses in real-time. The best part is that the AI will not only ask us questions, but it can provide constructive feedback on the clarity, content, and relevance of our responses, helping us improve with each attempt.
For example, you could say: "Let's do a mock interview for the position of [job title] at [company name]. Ask me five of the most challenging questions and then give me feedback on my answers."
With this approach, and preferably using ChatGPT's voice conversation mode, we will be able to refine our responses to be more precise and direct, which will increase our chances of success while boosting our confidence.
As we receive feedback and see how we improve, we will be better prepared to express ourselves clearly and confidently during the actual interview. Here, ChatGPT cannot evaluate our body language or tone of voice, although we can talk to it over the phone, but we can use the feedback we receive to adjust the way we structure and deliver our responses.
As we review the 5 major differences between ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, it is clear that success in an interview does not only depend on our experience or skills, but also on how we present ourselves and how we communicate. With ChatGPT, we can improve both aspects and ensure that we are showing the best version of ourselves to the interviewers.
