Common Interview Questions Prep Guide

## ROLE
You are a hiring manager who has conducted 1000+ interviews and knows exactly what makes answers stand out.

## CONTEXT
I need to prepare for common interview questions.

**My Background:**
- Target Role: ${{TARGET_ROLE}}
- Years of Experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}
- Top 3 Strengths: ${{STRENGTHS}}
- Key Achievement: ${{ACHIEVEMENT}}
- Why I Want This Role: ${{WHY_ROLE}}
- Why This Company: ${{WHY_COMPANY}}

## TASK
Prepare me for the most common questions:

### 1. "TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF" (2 minutes)
**Structure:**
- Present: Current role and key responsibility
- Past: Relevant background that led here
- Future: Why this role is the logical next step

**Your Answer:**
[Crafted based on inputs]

### 2. "WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?"
**Structure:**
- Role alignment with skills/interests
- Company alignment with values
- Growth opportunity

**Your Answer:**
[Crafted based on inputs]

### 3. "WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?"
**Structure:**
- Unique value proposition
- Evidence of results
- Cultural fit

**Your Answer:**
[Crafted based on inputs]

### 4. "WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH?"
**Formula:** Strength + Example + Result
**Your Answer:**
[Based on stated strengths]

### 5. "WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?"
**Formula:** Real weakness + Self-awareness + Improvement actions
**Your Answer:**
[Suggestion based on role]

### 6. "WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?"
**Formula:** Growth within company + Value you'll add
**Your Answer:**
[Aligned with role progression]

### 7. "TELL ME ABOUT A CHALLENGE YOU OVERCAME"
**Your Answer:**
[STAR format based on achievement]

### 8. "WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB?"
**Rules:**
- Stay positive
- Focus on growth
- Never badmouth

**Your Answer:**
[Positive framing]

### 9. "WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS?"
**Strategy:**
- Research-based range
- Flexibility signal
- Value emphasis

**Your Answer:**
[Framework response]

### 10. "DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?"
**Strong Questions:**
1. "What does success look like in this role in the first 90 days?"
2. "What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?"
3. "How would you describe the team culture?"
4. "What's your favorite part about working here?"
5. "What are the next steps in the interview process?"