Job hunting can be daunting. Every interview is different, every interview has a different outlook. The traditional interview preparation protocol includes a list of generic questions, writing down answers, and practicing out loud, which still holds 100% validity. But you can always add more to your preparation with your own personal AI assistant.

Before we dig deep into this, there is one thing to note. AI can not completely replace research and preparation, it can help to expand your outlook and enhance your narrative. It is in no way a replacement for what you know. It is all about amplifying your natural abilities and giving you an unfair advantage over unprepared candidates.

Every job you apply to needs a specific skill set. Any generic interview prep questions list may not be enough. If it is a Business product manager role, you need to know how to handle business stakeholders. If it is a technical Product Owner role, you may need to focus on how to handle a developer team. AI Apps are like having a career coach, research assistant, and practice partner available 24/7—without the hourly fees.

Here’s a breakdown of prompts and Apps for interview prep. AI has something called ‘Hallucinations’ to make up some facts that can be far from reality. Make sure you fact-check whatever you learn.

1. Company Deep Dive Made Simple with Perplexity

Perplexity is the perfect replacement for a tedious Google search. Perplexity gives you a list of sources for the information provided, so you can make your search legit. Instead of spending hours scrolling through company websites and news articles, ask Perplexity to summarize key information:

Handy prompts to try:

• “Summarize recent news on [Company Name]”
• “Give me details on who is the founder/CEO of the [Company Name] and how they set up this company”
• “Analyze [Company Name]’s recent quarterly earnings and explain what challenges they’re facing that someone in [specific role] could help solve”
• “What are the top 3 industry trends affecting [company’s industry] right now, and how is [Company Name] positioning itself?”
• “Based on [Company Name]’s recent job postings and news, what skills seem to be their highest priority?”

Leverage the follow-up questions on Perplexity to get to know the most about the company.

2. Decode the Job Description with ChatGPT

One of the best things AI applications do is “Read between the lines”. Upload the job description and your resume and ask ChatGPT to:

• Identify the “must-have” versus “nice-to-have” qualifications
• Predict what the interviewer’s biggest concerns might be about candidates
• Suggest which of your experiences best aligns with their needs
• Translate corporate jargon into actionable preparation points

3. Story Banking, Q&A Crafting with Claude/ChatGPT

Every great interview is built on compelling stories. “Stories” are a key to cracking any interview. Back every project, achievement, and gap on your resume with a good narrative of what, how, and why you did something. Refine your best professional anecdotes with AI.

• Use AI to structure each story using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare a draft of your project and ask AI to refine it using the STAR method. Tweak the response based on the facts.
• Based on your resume, ask it to identify which stories best demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation, to get more ideas on situational questions.
• Get ideas on situational questions based on your resume, the role you are eyeing, or your industry.
• Generate follow-up questions interviewers might ask based on your initial responses.
• Prepare responses for your specific weaknesses or career gaps

4. Salary Negotiation Prep

Perplexity can help you research market rates and band of pay based on the exact role and company you are applying for. Get help with possible questions and answers on how to negotiate for compensation.

Additional tip 🙂 : Always ask the recruiter the range of pay for the role and ask for somewhere in the mid of that range. Usually companies have a fixed budget and can pay you somewhere near the mid of the range.

5. Additional useful AI prompts

Here are some power prompts that have transformed my interview preparation:

 “Help me reframe [specific weakness] into a growth story that demonstrates self-awareness and improvement”.

“Take this accomplishment [describe achievement] and help me quantify its impact and explain it in terms that [specific industry] leaders would find compelling”.

6. Combining AI with Human Elements

While AI is incredibly powerful, the most successful candidates combine AI preparation with human feedback. Use AI for the heavy lifting of research and practice, then remove nuances and do the prep. The market is ever evolving. In today’s competitive job market, the candidates who leverage AI effectively will consistently outperform those still using outdated preparation methods. Use AI Apps as a tool to research and refine, not to replace your entire prep.

Your dream job is waiting. It’s time to give yourself every possible advantage in landing it. Ready to transform your interview preparation? The AI revolution in job searching has begun, and the early adopters are already winning.