interview-guide

Generate structured JTBD-based interview guides with opening, background, core questions, and closing sections.

20|4|Updated Oct 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill interview-guide
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Skill: interview-guide
Source: https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst/tree/main/plugins/pm/skills/interview-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill interview-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of structured Jobs-to-be-Done interview guides for user research, helping teams plan and execute discovery interviews with consistency and clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates JTBD-based interview guides for qualitative discovery, planning, and hypothesis testing.
  • Provides an output-ready template that includes sections for Opening, Background, Core JTBD Questions, Solution Exploration, and Closing.
  • Supports prompts and best practices to ensure a repeatable, interview-friendly flow across topics and teams.

Quick Start

Type /interview-guide and answer the prompts to generate a JTBD-based interview guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about interview-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a JTBD interview guide for user research discovery?

To create a JTBD interview guide for user research discovery, you can automate the generation of a structured template covering Opening, Background, Core JTBD Questions, Solution Exploration, and Closing sections for consistent qualitative interviewing.

What is a Jobs-to-be-Done interview guide and when do I need one?

A Jobs-to-be-Done interview guide is a structured script for qualitative user research that focuses on uncovering customer needs and hypothesis testing. You need one when planning discovery interviews to ensure consistent, repeatable questioning across target personas and product teams.

Can I use this approach for hypothesis testing with target personas?

Yes, you can use this structured JTBD interview guide approach for hypothesis testing with target personas. It generates tailored sections for Core JTBD Questions and Solution Exploration, enabling product teams to validate assumptions during user research planning.

What's the best way to structure discovery interviews for product teams?

The best way to structure discovery interviews for product teams is using a standardized flow: Opening, Background, Core JTBD Questions, Solution Exploration, and Closing. This ensures repeatable, interview-friendly sessions with integrated best practices and prompts.

Do I need prior user research experience to generate a qualitative interview script?

No prior user research experience is strictly required to generate a qualitative interview script, as the automated process provides built-in prompts and best practices. However, understanding basic Jobs-to-be-Done frameworks and discovery interview goals will help you effectively customize the output template.