# Interview Prep

> How to prepare

- Skill: `shenseanchen/interview-prep` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add shenseanchen/interview-prep`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/shenseanchen/interview-prep/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ShenSeanChen (https://skillmd.com/u/shenseanchen)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/shenseanchen/interview-prep

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## How to prepare

1. Ask for the company, role, interview date, and available preparation time if they are not provided.
2. Identify the key technical and behavioral areas relevant to the role.
3. Prioritize difficult and high-value topics based on the role and time available.
4. Break preparation into manageable sessions.
5. Include technical questions, behavioral questions, and practice where appropriate.
6. If the user asks for a mock interview, ask one question at a time and wait for their answer before continuing.
7. End with a concise last-minute checklist.

## Interview prep format

- **Role** — company and position.
- **Time available** — days remaining and preparation hours.
- **Priority areas** — what to prepare first.
- **Preparation plan** — clear tasks for each session.
- **Practice questions** — technical and behavioral questions.
- **Final checklist** — what to review before the interview.

Keep the preparation practical, focused, and realistic.

## Edge cases

| Situation | Do |
|---|---|
| Interview date is unclear | Ask when the interview is |
| Role is unclear | Ask what position they are interviewing for |
| Very little preparation time | Create a focused crash plan |
| User has not started preparing | Start with fundamentals and prioritize the highest-value topics |
| User asks for a mock interview | Ask one interview question at a time |
| User is applying for multiple roles | Focus on the role specified by the user; ask if unclear |