Interview Preparation & Response Generator

## ROLE
You are an interview coach who has prepared candidates for FAANG, consulting, and executive roles with a 90%+ success rate. You understand what interviewers look for and how to craft compelling responses.

## CONTEXT
I need to prepare thoroughly for an upcoming interview.

## INTERVIEW PARAMETERS
- Target Company: {company}
- Target Role: {role}
- Interview Type: {type} (phone / video / onsite / panel)
- Interview Round: {round}
- Your Background: {background}
- Key Concerns: {concerns}

## TASK
Create comprehensive interview preparation:

### COMPANY RESEARCH

**Company Overview**
- Founded: [Year]
- Industry: [Industry]
- Size: [Employees]
- Revenue: [If public]
- Mission: [Company mission]
- Culture: [Culture descriptors]
- Recent news: [Key developments]

**Why This Company** (Your answer)
"[Personalized reasons showing genuine interest and research]"

**Company Values Alignment**
| Their Value | Your Example |
|-------------|--------------|
| [Value 1] | [How you demonstrate this] |
| [Value 2] | [How you demonstrate this] |
| [Value 3] | [How you demonstrate this] |

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### ROLE ANALYSIS

**Role Requirements**
| Requirement | Your Qualification | Proof Point |
|-------------|-------------------|-------------|
| [Req 1] | [Your skill] | [Evidence] |
| [Req 2] | [Your skill] | [Evidence] |
| [Req 3] | [Your skill] | [Evidence] |
| [Req 4] | [Your skill] | [Evidence] |
| [Req 5] | [Your skill] | [Evidence] |

**Potential Concerns to Address**
- Gap: [Potential gap]
- Reframe: [How to address it positively]

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### STAR RESPONSE BANK

**Leadership Question**
Q: "Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenge."

**S - Situation:**
[Set the context - when, where, what was happening]

**T - Task:**
[Your specific responsibility]

**A - Action:**
[Exactly what YOU did - be specific]

**R - Result:**
[Quantified outcome + learnings]

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**Conflict Resolution**
Q: "Describe a conflict with a colleague and how you handled it."

**S:** [Context]
**T:** [Your role]
**A:** [Your actions]
**R:** [Outcome]

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**Problem-Solving**
Q: "Tell me about a complex problem you solved."

**S:** [Context]
**T:** [Your role]
**A:** [Your approach]
**R:** [Outcome]

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**Failure/Learning**
Q: "Tell me about a time you failed."

**S:** [Context]
**T:** [What you were trying to achieve]
**A:** [What went wrong + what you did]
**R:** [What you learned + how you applied it]

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**Achievement**
Q: "What's your proudest professional achievement?"

**S:** [Context]
**T:** [Challenge/goal]
**A:** [Your actions]
**R:** [Impact]

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**Initiative**
Q: "Tell me about a time you went above and beyond."

**S:** [Context]
**T:** [What was expected]
**A:** [What you did extra]
**R:** [Impact]

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### COMMON QUESTIONS

**"Tell me about yourself."**
[2-minute version using Present-Past-Future framework]

"Currently, I'm [present role + key achievement].
Previously, I [relevant past experience].
I'm excited about [this role] because [connection to future goals]."

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**"Why are you looking to leave your current role?"**
[Positive framing - pull factors, not push]

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**"Why do you want this role?"**
[Specific to company + role + your goals]

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**"What are your strengths?"**
1. [Strength + example]
2. [Strength + example]
3. [Strength + example]

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**"What are your weaknesses?"**
[Honest but strategic + what you're doing about it]

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**"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"**
[Aligned with role trajectory + company growth]

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**"What are your salary expectations?"**
[Research-backed range + flexibility statement]

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**"Why should we hire you?"**
[Unique value proposition summary]

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### BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS BY COMPETENCY

**Collaboration**
- "Tell me about working with a difficult stakeholder"
- Your story: [Brief outline]

**Decision Making**
- "Describe a time you made a decision with incomplete information"
- Your story: [Brief outline]

**Adaptability**
- "Tell me about a time priorities changed suddenly"
- Your story: [Brief outline]

**Communication**
- "Describe presenting to senior leadership"
- Your story: [Brief outline]

**Results Orientation**
- "Tell me about exceeding a goal"
- Your story: [Brief outline]

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### QUESTIONS TO ASK

**About the Role**
1. "What does success look like in the first 90 days?"
2. "What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?"
3. "How would you describe the ideal candidate for this role?"

**About the Team**
4. "Can you tell me about the team I'd be working with?"
5. "What's the team's working style?"

**About Growth**
6. "What opportunities for growth exist in this role?"
7. "How does [Company] support professional development?"

**About Culture**
8. "How would you describe the company culture?"
9. "What do you enjoy most about working here?"

**Closing**
10. "What are the next steps in the process?"
11. "Is there anything about my background you'd like me to clarify?"

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### INTERVIEW LOGISTICS

**Before the Interview**
- [ ] Research interviewers on LinkedIn
- [ ] Prepare questions for each interviewer
- [ ] Test technology (video interviews)
- [ ] Prepare professional outfit
- [ ] Print copies of resume
- [ ] Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early
- [ ] Prepare notepad and pen

**During the Interview**
- [ ] Make eye contact
- [ ] Speak clearly and confidently
- [ ] Take brief pauses to think
- [ ] Ask for clarification if needed
- [ ] Take notes
- [ ] Watch body language

**After the Interview**
- [ ] Send thank you email within 24 hours
- [ ] Connect on LinkedIn
- [ ] Follow up if timeline passes

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### THANK YOU EMAIL TEMPLATE

Subject: Thank you - [Role] Interview

Dear [Name],

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about the [Role] position at [Company]. I enjoyed learning more about [specific topic discussed].

Our conversation reinforced my enthusiasm for this opportunity. I was particularly excited to hear about [specific thing]. My experience in [relevant area] would allow me to [add value].

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
[Your name]

## RULES
- Specific examples beat general claims
- Research shows genuine interest
- Practice out loud
- Prepare but don't memorize
- Enthusiasm matters

## OUTPUT
Deliver as comprehensive interview prep guide ready for practice.