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🏴☠️ Why You’re Blowing Job Interviews
And How to Fix It
Captain YAR
March 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Three years ago, I bombed an interview.
Not just any interview, the kind where you walk out knowing you’ll never hear back.
I had the experience, I had the skills, but when they asked me basic questions, I rambled like a nervous wreck.
The worst part? I knew I could’ve crushed it if I had just prepared better. Let's move to the present day, and I’ve cracked the code.
The secret? AI. Let me show you how to use ChatGPT to flip the script on your next interview and make them want YOU.
While everyone else is still figuring out basic prompts, tech leaders are quietly using AI to transform their workflow.
100 battle-tested prompts you can copy/paste today (no coding required)
Real examples: Turn 4-hour tasks into 15-minute wins
Email templates, report generation, and data analysis shortcuts
The "ethical AI" framework: How to use ChatGPT responsibly at work
Bonus: Our proprietary prompt engineering templates
Stop watching others leverage AI while you're stuck with outdated workflows.
🔍 How to Predict the Questions Before They Ask
Interviews aren’t random. Every role has a predictable set of questions.
ChatGPT can generate these in seconds.
Just feed it your resume and the job description with this prompt:
“You’re helping me prepare for an interview. I’ve attached my resume and the job description. Review both and reply with ‘ready.’”
Once it’s primed, ask:
“What questions might a recruiter ask for this role?”
“What deeper, technical questions might the hiring manager ask?”
This gives you a full roadmap of what’s coming. No more guessing. No more surprises.
🌟 How to Craft Answers That Stick
ChatGPT is not your answer machine. It’s your editor. Generic answers will not impress anyone, but structure does. Try this:
1️⃣ Ask ChatGPT: “What are the key elements of a strong answer to [specific question]?”
2️⃣ Draft your answer, even if it’s rough.
3️⃣ Paste it in and say: “Make this more concise and impactful.”
This isn’t about memorizing scripts. It’s about shaping answers that feel authentic while hitting the right points.
💬 Why You Need to Talk It Out
Reading answers in your head will not cut it. You need live practice. Luckily, OpenAI’s ChatGPT app has a voice feature that lets you simulate real interviews.
🎧 Press the headphones icon in the bottom-right corner and say:
“Let’s do a practice interview. You ask me questions, I’ll answer, and then you critique me.”
You’ll receive immediate feedback on what worked, what flopped, and how to refine it. This is the game-changer most people skip.
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🏆 The Secret to Standing Out
Best candidates don’t just answer questions. They tell stories that highlight:
Experience (What you’ve done)
Value (Why it mattered)
Impact (How it changed things)
ChatGPT can help craft these into short, compelling narratives. Ask:
“How can I turn this experience into a strong interview story?”
It’ll shape your raw thoughts into a response that sticks in the interviewer’s mind long after you’ve left the room.
✨ Make Your Next Interview Your Last
Most people wing it. That’s why most people struggle. But you don’t have to.
AI lets you train smarter, predict questions, sharpen answers, and practice like it’s game day.
Would you like to see it demonstrated? Launch ChatGPT, plug in your resume, and start training like a pro.
🚀 ODESZA Just Dropped 8 HOURS of Music from Severance (w/ Apple TV)
Look. If you haven’t watched Severance yet, fix that. IMDB 8+, insane office dystopia vibes, and Christopher Walken doing his thing.
Now, ODESZA & Apple TV just dropped 8 HOURS of background music straight from the show. It’s called Music to Refine To – a nod to that weird, eerie “refinement” process in the series.
And here’s the kicker: 8 hours = the exact length of a full workday. Coincidence? Nah. Perfect soundtrack to get locked in, grind, and maybe question reality a little.
Go listen. Or don’t. But you’ll probably wish you did. 🎱
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