How To Do A Mock Interview Using ChatGPT

Forbes

15-05-2025

By Leslie King, Dominique A. Harroch, and Richard D. Harroch
Job interviews are often one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of the hiring process. Preparing for an interview is key to making a great impression on a potential employer, and practicing your responses can help you refine your answers, boost your confidence, and reduce anxiety.
However, many job seekers struggle to find someone who can offer constructive feedback and simulate a real interview environment. This is where mock interviews come in handy. Practicing with mock interviews allows you to simulate the interview experience, providing an opportunity to refine your responses and feel more prepared when the real interview day arrives.
Using ChatGPT to conduct a mock interview can be a highly effective and accessible way to practice for your upcoming job interviews. ChatGPT can simulate a wide variety of interview scenarios, ask you a range of questions, and even provide valuable feedback on your responses.
Whether you are preparing for a technical interview or a general job interview, ChatGPT can help you rehearse your answers and sharpen your interview skills. In this article, we'll show you how to conduct a mock interview using ChatGPT and how to get the most out of the experience. We have used ChatGPT for research assistance and insights for this article.
To begin your mock interview, it's important to understand how to set up the conversation and interact with ChatGPT. You can initiate a mock interview by asking ChatGPT to act as the interviewer. Based on the job you're targeting, you can specify the type of questions you want to practice—whether they are general, situational, behavioral, or technical. Here's how you can get started:
1. Start with the job posting. When you initiate your mock interview with ChatGPT, start by introducing yourself and letting it know what role you are interviewing for. This helps ChatGPT tailor its questions to your specific industry and the kind of position you're aiming for.Example prompt: 'I'm preparing for an interview for a marketing manager position at Google. Here is the job posting. Can you ask me interview questions related to this role?'
2. Upload your resume. Copy and paste your entire resume into ChatGPT so it can have the necessary background information to begin the mock interview.
3. Ask ChatGPT for some highlights. ChatGPT can quickly summarize important information, like the names of the CEO, what the organization does, and its mission statement. Be sure to also do your research on their website, social media accounts, and even YouTube videos to ensure you have a deep understanding of the organization you are interviewing for. It's always good to have information in your back pocket that you can pull out during an interview.Example: 'When I was watching the CEO (insert name)'s talk on climate change at last year's leadership conference, I was moved by her mission and vision of the company and that was one of the things that made me most interested in wanting to work here.'
4. Specify the interview type. You can then specify the type of interview you would like to practice. This allows ChatGPT to generate questions that match the job's requirements and better mimic the interview experience.Example prompt: 'I'd like to practice interview questions about being a manager. Could you ask me questions about leadership and team building?'
5. Answer the questions. After ChatGPT asks each question, respond as you would in a real interview. Take time to think about your answers, and try to give thoughtful, concise responses that highlight your skills and experience. It's important to simulate the real interview scenario as closely as possible, so avoid rushing your answers.Example question from ChatGPT: 'Tell me about a time when you had to handle a challenging project with tight deadlines. How did you manage it?'Your response: 'In my previous role, I was tasked with launching a new product within a six-week timeframe. The project required coordination with multiple teams, including marketing, product development, and sales. To meet the deadline, I created a detailed project plan, broke it into smaller milestones, and delegated tasks to the appropriate team members. By staying organized and maintaining open communication, we successfully launched the product on time, resulting in a 15% increase in sales within the first quarter.'
6. Let ChatGPT ask follow-up questions. After you respond, ChatGPT can ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into your answers. This simulates the dynamic nature of a real interview, where interviewers often want to explore certain points in more detail.ChatGPT question: 'That's a great response! Can you elaborate on how you handled any conflicts within the team during this project?'Example response: 'During the project, there were a few disagreements regarding the timeline. To resolve the conflict, I facilitated a meeting where each team member could voice their concerns. We discussed potential solutions, and I worked with the team to adjust the timeline slightly, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable with the plan. The key was fostering open communication and maintaining a collaborative atmosphere.'
7. What you should never say. It's important to learn what some of the biggest things you should never say in an interview are, as these are often what hold us back even when we are qualified in other ways.ChatGPT prompt: For this job, what are some things I should be sure not to say in this interview?Example response from ChatGPT: Some of the most important areas to avoid in a job interview are the following:
One of the unique advantages of using ChatGPT for mock interviews is that it can provide you with feedback on your answers. After you've responded to a question, you can ask ChatGPT to evaluate your response and suggest areas for improvement. This feedback can help you refine your answers, ensure you're hitting the right points, and avoid common interview pitfalls.
Example prompt for feedback: 'ChatGPT, can you give me feedback on my answer to the leadership question? What could I improve?'
Sample ChatGPT feedback: 'I liked the way you connected your answer from the beginning to the end and it was clear and concise. However, your response would have made a bigger impact if you had told me a little context on what the project you were launching was, and what were some of your specific roles in bringing it across the finish line. That would have helped me connect more to your story.' You can continue the process of refining your responses by asking for feedback on other answers. ChatGPT can help you identify areas where you can provide more detail, clarify any vague points, or present a more compelling case for your qualifications. You can also ask ChatGPT for examples of the types of stories you want to tell in your answers.
To get the most out of your mock interview, it's important to be prepared for a range of questions that you're likely to encounter in a real job interview. It's important to practice many example stories of specific instances from past jobs to incorporate those into your answers. It is helpful to mention which job name you are referring to in the story, and what your role was before diving into your example. Below are 15 common interview questions that you should be ready to answer.
These are questions that many interviewers use to gauge your qualifications, problem-solving skills, and ability to fit into the company's culture. Being able to answer them confidently will help you perform well in most job interviews. Give your answers to ChatGPT and get feedback on the quality of your answers
One of the most important parts of an interview is having questions prepared for when they give you time to ask questions. This is your opportunity to find out if this is a company you want to work for and if it aligns with your values. It's important to have questions prepared that are specific to who is interviewing you. As soon as you have their names, look them up on LinkedIn and try to understand what their role is and how you might work together. The types of questions you ask a recruiter, hiring manager, and head of a different department are going to be different.
For a recruiter:
Hiring manager:
Other key team members:
Mock interviews are an essential part of job preparation, and with ChatGPT, you can simulate a wide variety of interview scenarios without the need for a partner or formal coaching. By practicing answers to common interview questions, getting feedback on your responses, and refining your approach, you can enter your real interview with confidence and poise. Using ChatGPT for mock interviews allows you to familiarize yourself with the interview process, helping you develop strong communication skills, handle pressure, and deliver polished answers to any questions that come your way.
In today's competitive job market, it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your qualifications effectively. By practicing with ChatGPT, you'll have the opportunity to improve your interview performance and be better prepared to land the job of your dreams.
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