Free interview prep sheet
One page of prep that covers the basics, your pitch, your best STAR stories and the questions to ask them.
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What’s inside
- The basics: company, role, time, interviewers and the link.
- “Tell me about yourself” in three boxes: present, past and future. See How to answer “Tell me about yourself”.
- Why this company, why me, and the gap you’ll be asked about.
- Four STAR stories: situation and task, what you did, and the result.
- Questions you expect, matched to the story you’ll use.
- Questions to ask them, with three good ones to start.
- After the interview: what went well, what to improve, and the thank-you note.
How to use it
- Read the job post twice and fill in the basics.
- Write your three-part pitch. Keep it under 90 seconds.
- Pick four stories with real results, ideally with numbers.
- Match likely questions to stories.
- Say everything out loud, at least twice. Reading isn’t the same as saying it.
Want a starter list? See 10 interview questions to practice out loud this week.
Let Hunter write the first draft
Hunter builds a prep sheet for each interview from the job posting and your experience bank, with likely questions, your best stories and questions to ask. Then its mock interviews let you practice with an AI interviewer and get a scorecard. See Interview prep sheets. It’s free during early access.
Questions people ask
When should I fill it in?
A day or two before the interview. That leaves time to practice your answers out loud, which matters more than the writing.
Can I bring it to the interview?
For video interviews, a page beside your screen is common. In person, a short list of your questions to ask is fine. Your stories should be in your head by then.
How many stories do I need?
Four good ones usually cover most behavioral questions. One story can answer several questions with a different focus.
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