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:

1. Job Description (JD) - Full text or file reference
2. Company Name - The company user is interviewing with
3. Optional Context:
   • Target role/position
   • Years of experience required
   • Specific technologies mentioned in JD
   • Company industry/field

Process

1. Read JD - Parse the job description to understand:

   • Required technologies and frameworks
   • Responsibilities and duties
   • Qualifications and requirements
   • Seniority level
   • Company domain/industry

2. 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)

3. Analyze Technical Requirements:

   • Break down into technical domains (backend, frontend, algorithms, etc.)
   • Identify core technologies and their depth
   • Note any specialized skills or tools

4. Generate Interview Checklist:

   • Technical knowledge points
   • Coding challenges to practice
   • System design topics
   • Behavioral interview questions

5. 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

• [Book 1]
• [Book 2]

Online Resources

• [Website 1]
• [Website 2]

Practice Platforms

• [Platform 1]
• [Platform 2]

🎤 Behavioral Interview Questions

Teamwork

1. Tell me about a time you worked in a team...
2. How do you handle conflicts...

Problem Solving

1. Describe a challenging problem you solved...
2. How do you approach debugging...

Growth Mindset

1. What's a skill you're currently learning...
2. How do you stay updated...

⚡ Quick Reference

Must Know (before interview):

• [Top 5 technical concepts]
• [Top 3 company-specific topics]

Nice to Know:

• [Bonus topics]

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

1. Be Specific: Include all relevant details from the JD
2. Provide Context: Mention years of experience, target role level
3. Share Company Info: If you know about the company, share it
4. 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