Interview Prep Generator

Generate STAR stories, practice questions, and talking points from resumes and job descriptions.

10|2|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jcrabapple/hermes-skills --skill interview-prep-generator-jcrabapple
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Skill: Interview Prep Generator
Source: https://github.com/jcrabapple/hermes-skills/tree/main/job-search/interview-prep-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jcrabapple/hermes-skills --skill interview-prep-generator-jcrabapple

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Preparing for job interviews requires turning resume experience into structured answers and anticipating role-specific questions, which is time-consuming and often done without a clear framework. ## Core Features & Use Cases - STAR Story Banking: Converts resume bullets into full Situation-Task-Action-Result stories with quantified outcomes, in full, short, and one-liner versions. - Question Prediction: Extracts likely behavioral and role-specific questions from a job description and maps each to a prepared story. - Complete Prep Output: Produces a structured prep document including a "tell me about yourself" pitch, questions to ask interviewers, company research notes, and red-flag answers to avoid. - Use Case: A product manager interviewing at a new company provides their resume and the job description, then receives 8-10 STAR stories, predicted questions mapped to those stories, and a tailored 2-minute self-introduction. ## Quick Start Generate interview prep for the attached product manager job description using my resume, including STAR stories and predicted questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Interview Prep Generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create STAR stories from my resume?▼

STAR stories expand each resume bullet into Situation, Task, Action, and Result sections with quantified outcomes. Each story should have a full 2-minute version, a 60-second short version, and a 15-second one-liner for different question contexts.

How to predict interview questions from a job description?▼

Extract the key competencies the role tests by analyzing required skills and responsibilities in the job description. Map each competency to likely behavioral questions, then assign a prepared STAR story to each high-probability question.

What competencies should interview stories cover?▼

A complete story bank covers five categories: leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, achievement, and failure/growth. Prepare 8-10 stories total so each common behavioral question maps to at least one rehearsed example.

How do I answer 'what is your greatest weakness' in an interview?▼

Use the formula of a real weakness plus self-awareness plus concrete improvement steps. Avoid fake strengths disguised as weaknesses, and keep the answer brief while showing measurable progress on the issue.

What questions should I avoid asking interviewers?▼

Avoid salary and benefits questions with hiring managers, questions easily answered by a web search, negative questions about company problems, and yes/no questions. Ask open-ended questions about success metrics, team challenges, and collaboration instead.