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Written By Nathan Giullian

How I Used AI to Land My New Role

A step-by-step guide to preparing for a job interview with the help of ChatGPT

When I started preparing for a new role as an Engagement Manager at EnterBridge, I knew I needed to bring my A-game. The interview process wasn’t just about technical skills—it included behavioral interviews, case studies, aligning with leadership principles, and even compensation negotiation.

I decided to do something different.

I asked ChatGPT to help me prepare.

What followed was one of the most productive and empowering prep experiences I’ve had in my career. This article outlines exactly how I used AI to prepare for the role, how it helped me tell a better story, and how it ultimately helped me land the job.

🧭 Step 1: Understand the Role, Align Your Story

Prompt I used:

"I'd like you to help me prepare for an interview. Here is the job description..."

What ChatGPT helped me do:

  • Summarized key skills and priorities from the job description
  • Mapped them to my own resume and experiences
  • Helped me position myself as a value match for the role

👉 Takeaway: AI can bridge the gap between your experience and the company’s expectations—think of it as a career translator.

🎯 Step 2: Practice Live Interview Questions (and Get Feedback)

Prompt I used:

“Let’s do a mock interview. I’ll turn on voice mode and answer your questions.”

What ChatGPT delivered:

  • Behavioral and scenario-based questions tailored to the role
  • Case study walkthroughs with feedback on tone and structure
  • Suggested rewrites to make my answers more concise and focused

👉 Takeaway: Practicing with AI was like having a non-judgmental, always-available coach. No fluff—just real feedback and iteration.

🧠 Step 3: Match My Experience to the Company’s Values

Prompt I used:

“Can you help me map my real-world experience to EnterBridge’s leadership principles?”

What ChatGPT gave me:

  • A side-by-side match of my project work to company values like “Start with the Customer” and “Deliver Results”
  • Stories to use in interviews that were directly aligned with what EnterBridge was looking for

👉 Takeaway: This exercise helped me walk into the interview with confidence—and alignment.

✍️ Step 4: Polish My Business Development Narrative

Prompt I used:

“I wrote out my approach to growing client relationships. Can you help me clean it up for clarity and tone?”

Before: Wordy, slightly rambling, lacked structure
After: Tight, value-driven, still sounded like me—but sharper

👉 Takeaway: AI helped me become a clearer version of myself. It didn’t write my story—it helped me refine it.

💬 Step 5: Negotiate the Offer with Confidence

Prompt I used:

“Can you help me write a script to negotiate my job offer professionally?”

What I got:

  • Talking points rooted in market research and value
  • Multiple fallback options (bonus lever, review period, etc.)
  • A word-for-word call script I practiced before speaking with the hiring team

👉 Takeaway: I felt confident, respectful, and professional—and I got the terms I asked for.

🧾 Step 6: Share the News Professionally

Prompt I used:

“Help me write a LinkedIn announcement and update my profile ‘About’ section.”

What ChatGPT helped me do:

  • Drafted a LinkedIn post that reflected my excitement and gratitude
  • Updated my profile to reflect the new chapter and the value I bring to the role

👉 Takeaway: It’s easier to share the news when you feel proud of how you got there.

💡 Final Thoughts: Why This Matters

AI didn’t do the work for me.

It didn’t pretend to be me.

It simply made me better at communicating, practicing, and preparing. With the right questions, tools like ChatGPT can help you become more confident, more articulate, and more prepared—not less human.

If you’re facing a job search, an interview, or even just career direction questions—try using AI to help you clarify your thinking.

AI isn’t here to steal your job.

It’s here to help you get better at what you already do.

🙋 Want to try this for yourself?

Drop your interview challenges in the comments, and I’ll share the prompts I used. Or message me—I’m happy to help others see AI as a tool for growth, not a threat.

#JobSearch #InterviewPrep #AI #ChatGPT #CareerGrowth #LifeWithAI

Nathan Giullian
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