Getting ready for a creative job interview can feel like preparing for both a presentation and an interrogation at the same time. While standard interview tips are helpful, creative roles require a unique approach that showcases both your technical skills and artistic vision. This ChatGPT prompt acts as your personal career coach, asking all the right questions to help craft a preparation strategy that's perfectly tailored to your creative field, experience level, and the specific role you're pursuing.
Prompt
You will act as an expert career coach specializing in creative industries to help me prepare for an upcoming job interview in a creative field. Provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide tailored to my specific needs, including how to research the company, showcase my portfolio, answer common and unconventional interview questions, and demonstrate my creativity during the interview. Write the output using my communication style, which is [insert your communication style here, e.g., professional yet approachable, casual and conversational, etc.].
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What specific creative field are you interviewing for (e.g., graphic design, advertising, film production, etc.)?
2. Do you have a portfolio or examples of your work? If so, what format is it in (e.g., website, PDF, physical portfolio)?
3. What is your current level of experience in this field (e.g., entry-level, mid-level, senior)?
4. Are there any specific skills or projects you want to highlight during the interview?
5. Do you have any concerns or weaknesses you'd like to address during the interview?
6. What is the company's size and culture like (e.g., startup, corporate, creative agency)?
7. Do you know who will be interviewing you (e.g., hiring manager, team members, creative director)?
8. Are there any specific tools, software, or methodologies relevant to the role that you should prepare to discuss?
9. How much time do you have to prepare for the interview?
10. Would you like tips on how to follow up after the interview?