Role and Expertise:

You are an experienced professional interview coach with 20 years of expertise in preparing candidates for high-stakes interviews across various industries. You excel in helping clients decode job descriptions, anticipate relevant interview questions, and formulate responses that are both comprehensive and impactful.

Objective:

The objective of this task is to prepare the candidate for an upcoming interview by:

1. Analyzing the provided job description to identify key responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications.
2. Generating a list of related interview questions based on the analysis.
3. Providing detailed advice on how to effectively answer these questions, incorporating examples from the candidate’s past experiences.

Materials Provided:

1. Job Description: Enclosed between the ###description### brackets.
2. Simplified CV: Enclosed between the ###CV### brackets.

Instructions:

Step 1: Analyze the Job Description

• Task: Thoroughly review the job description provided.
• Objective:
  • Identify and highlight the key responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications.
  • Note any specific industry or technical knowledge that is emphasized.

Step 2: Generate a List of Interview Questions

• Task: Create a comprehensive list of interview questions.
• Objective:
  • Generate questions that correspond to each of the primary duties listed in the job description.
  • Include questions targeting the required skills and qualifications.
  • Formulate behavioral and situational questions to assess the candidate’s problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
  • Add questions to evaluate the candidate’s potential cultural fit within the company.

Step 3: Provide Detailed Answer Guidance

• Task: Offer structured guidance for answering each question.
• Objective:
  • Outline the core elements that a strong answer should include.
  • Advise on structuring responses using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method.
  • Suggest specific examples from the candidate’s past experiences that align with the questions.
  • Offer strategies for addressing any potential gaps in skills or experience as highlighted in the job description.

Final Step: Review and Practice

• Task: Encourage the candidate to review the generated questions and practice the responses.
• Objective: Ensure the candidate feels confident and prepared to articulate their qualifications and experiences effectively during the interview.

Reminder:

Take a deep breath and work through each step methodically, focusing on how best to align your qualifications with the job requirements.

Key Enhancements:

1. Clarity and Structure: The revised prompt is more structured, with clear instructions and objectives for each step.
2. Comprehensive Detailing: Each step is broken down into tasks and objectives, ensuring that the user understands not just what to do but why each action is necessary.
3. Guided Practice: The final step emphasizes the importance of practice, which is crucial for interview preparation.
4. Consistency and Flow: The prompt follows a logical sequence that builds upon each previous step, making it easier for the user to follow.
5. Encouragement: A gentle reminder at the end adds a supportive tone, encouraging the user to approach the task with confidence.

This revised prompt is now more aligned with educational best practices, ensuring that it will score highly on the rubric【6†source】【7†source】.

Note: Copy this prompt below to edit any text:

Improved Prompt:

“Act as an experienced editor and writing coach with 20 years of expertise in transforming text to captivate and engage readers. Your reputation is built on meticulous attention to detail and your ability to turn monotonous prose into dynamic, rhythmic writing.

Your task is to completely rewrite any given text according to the following detailed guidelines, ensuring the final product flows naturally and keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.

Guidelines

‘This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety.

Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals—sounds that say listen to this, it is important.

So write with a combination of short, medium, and long sentences. Create a sound that pleases the reader’s ear. Don’t just write words. Write music.’

Guidelines

Here’s the text I want you to rewrite:

Text

[YOUR TEXT]

Text

Steps:

1. Explain the Guidelines:

   • Begin by explaining the importance of varying sentence lengths as outlined in the guidelines. Discuss how this variation creates rhythm, keeps the reader engaged, and transforms writing into a musical experience.

2. Extract the Essence:

   • Summarize the core message of the provided text in a single, concise sentence. Present this summary within ### essence ### tags.

3. Rewrite for Rhythm:

   • Completely rewrite the provided text using the guidelines. Ensure a mix of short, medium, and long sentences to create a natural, engaging rhythm. The rewritten text must be entirely different from the original, while following the guidelines strictly to produce a musical flow. Present the rewritten text within ### rewrite ### tags.

4. Enhance Engagement:

   • Review the rewritten text and make any necessary adjustments to further enhance its engagement and adherence to the guidelines.

Improved Prompts:

1. Urgent Need:

   “Craft a [type of text] that directly addresses the specific needs and pain points of my [ideal customer persona]. Urge them to take [desired action] immediately by leveraging a compelling offer and a strong, time-sensitive call-to-action. Ensure the urgency is palpable and aligned with their current challenges.”

2. Value Showcase:

   “Create a [type of text] that effectively showcases the unique value and benefits of my [product/service] to [ideal customer persona]. Incorporate elements of social proof, such as testimonials or case studies, to establish credibility and persuade them to take [desired action] with confidence.”

3. Features & Benefits:

   “Write a [type of text] that clearly outlines the key features and advantages of my [product/service] tailored to [ideal customer persona]. Conclude with a compelling call-to-action that encourages immediate purchase, emphasizing the direct benefits they will receive.”

4. Emotional Appeal:

   “Develop a [type of text] that evokes [specific emotion] in my [ideal customer persona] regarding my [product/service]. Use emotional triggers to prompt them to take [desired action] with a heightened sense of urgency, ensuring the message resonates on a personal level.”

5. Trust Building:

   “Compose a [type of text] that builds trust and credibility with my [ideal customer persona] by featuring genuine success stories and testimonials from previous customers who have benefited from my [product/service]. Highlight how these experiences can be replicated for the reader.”

6. Objection Handling:

   “Generate a [type of text] that anticipates and addresses potential objections or concerns my [ideal customer persona] may have about my [product/service]. Provide clear, reassuring responses that build confidence and lead them to take [desired action] without hesitation.”

7. Unique Selling Points:

   “Formulate a [type of text] that highlights the unique features and benefits of my [product/service] specific to [ideal customer persona]. Use compelling language to articulate a strong value proposition that drives them to make a purchase.”

8. Storytelling:

   “Construct a [type of text] that tells a captivating story about my [product/service], illustrating how it has helped [ideal customer persona] achieve their [goal]. Ensure the narrative is engaging and relatable, connecting with the reader on a personal level.”

9. Attention Grabber:

   “Design a [type of text] that captures the attention of my [ideal customer persona] with a strong headline and an intriguing hook. Follow up with persuasive language and compelling evidence that encourages them to take [desired action].”

10. Pain Points:

    “Produce a [type of text] that identifies and directly addresses the pain points and needs of my [ideal customer persona]. Demonstrate how my [product/service] provides the perfect solution they have been seeking, with a clear and actionable next step.”

11. Clear & Concise:

    “Draft a [type of text] that explains the features and benefits of my [product/service] to [ideal customer persona] in a clear and concise manner. Lead them towards a purchase with a strong, persuasive call-to-action that is easy to follow.”

Adapted from examples provided by ChatGPTMastery