Interview Preparation Skill
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- User provides a job description (JD) and company name
- User mentions interview preparation
- User asks about what to study for a specific interview
- User wants interview questions or preparation checklist
Input Format
Provide:
- Job Description (JD) - Full text or file reference
- Company Name - The company user is interviewing with
- Optional Context:
- Target role/position
- Years of experience required
- Specific technologies mentioned in JD
- Company industry/field
Process
- Read JD - Parse the job description to understand:
- Required technologies and frameworks
- Responsibilities and duties
- Qualifications and requirements
- Seniority level
- Company domain/industry
- Research Company (if not provided):
- Search for company business model, products, services
- Find recent news, company culture, values
- Identify key technologies they use
- Look for interview patterns (common questions, focus areas)
- Analyze Technical Requirements:
- Break down into technical domains (backend, frontend, algorithms, etc.)
- Identify core technologies and their depth
- Note any specialized skills or tools
- Generate Interview Checklist:
- Technical knowledge points
- Coding challenges to practice
- System design topics
- Behavioral interview questions
- Create Preparation Plan:
- Prioritize topics by importance
- Suggest time allocation
- Recommend resources
Output Format
Use this exact structure:
[Company Name] - [Position] Interview Preparation
📋 Executive Summary
Brief overview of what to focus on (2-3 sentences).
🎯 Key Technical Areas
[Area 1: e.g., Backend Architecture]
- Core Concepts: [list 3-5 key concepts]
- Key Technologies: [list technologies]
- Depth Level: [e.g., foundational / intermediate / advanced]
- Practice Topics: [2-3 coding/system design topics]
[Area 2: e.g., Database Design]
...
🏢 Company Knowledge
Business Model
[describe what the company does, their main products/services]
Key Technologies Used
[list technologies mentioned in JD + researched ones]
Company Culture & Values
[based on research, describe culture, work style, what they value]
Recent Developments
[1-2 recent news or projects]
🗓️ Interview Preparation Plan
Week 1: Foundation
- [Topic 1] - [3-5 hours]
- [Topic 2] - [3-5 hours]
- [Topic 3] - [2-3 hours]
Week 2: Advanced Topics
...
Week 3: Practice
- [Coding challenges]
- [Mock interviews]
- [System design]
📚 Recommended Resources
Books
Online Resources
Practice Platforms
🎤 Behavioral Interview Questions
Teamwork
- Tell me about a time you worked in a team...
- How do you handle conflicts...
Problem Solving
- Describe a challenging problem you solved...
- How do you approach debugging...
Growth Mindset
- What's a skill you're currently learning...
- How do you stay updated...
⚡ Quick Reference
Must Know (before interview):
- [Top 5 technical concepts]
- [Top 3 company-specific topics]
Nice to Know:
Red Flags to Avoid:
- [Common mistakes to avoid]
Examples
Example 1 - Text Input:
JD: Senior Backend Engineer - Python/Django
Company: ByteDance
Example 2 - File Input:
Please prepare for my interview at Alibaba as a Data Engineer.
I've attached my JD in the file: JD_20260321.txt
Example 3 - Company Only:
Help me prepare for my interview at Tencent as a frontend engineer.
I'll provide the JD after.
Tips for Best Results
- Be Specific: Include all relevant details from the JD
- Provide Context: Mention years of experience, target role level
- Share Company Info: If you know about the company, share it
- Ask Follow-ups: If you need clarification, ask before generating
Output File
Save the preparation guide as:
interview-prep-[company]-[position]-[date].md
Example: interview-prep-bytedance-senior-backend-20260321.md