314: Interview Tip: How Personal AI Stories Make You Memorable in Interviews

Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

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At some point in your career, you will be asked how you’ve used AI.

Most candidates will talk about optimizing resumes or practicing interview questions, but what if your answer could be more memorable?

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Amy Farrah Meowler, and how I turned to ChatGPT for guidance during that difficult time. What I learned goes far beyond grief. It demonstrates how authentic personal experiences can showcase your problem-solving skills and set you apart in today’s competitive job market.

Whether you’re searching for a new role, pursuing a promotion, or looking to clarify your career direction, you’ll discover how to reframe unique experiences with technology into compelling interview responses that highlight creativity, resilience, and leadership.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why authentic personal stories often make the strongest professional interview answers
• How my experience with ChatGPT during a pet’s end-of-life decision highlighted critical problem-solving skills
• The importance of understanding when and how to share personal experiences in a professional context
• How to use personal AI experiences to demonstrate your ability to think strategically and process information under pressure
• Why memorable interviews often come from moments of genuine authenticity

Who This Episode Is For:
If you’re a mid-career professional feeling stuck, undervalued, or uncertain about how to stand out in interviews, this episode will help you think differently about how you showcase your skills and stories.

Resources and Next Steps:
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פרקים

1. Saying Goodbye to Amy Farrah Meowler (00:00:00)

2. Using AI for Pet End-of-Life Decisions (00:01:07)

3. What ChatGPT Taught Me About Cat Distress (00:05:30)

4. Turning Personal AI Stories Into Interview Gold (00:09:09)

5. Show Recap and Community Invitation (00:15:30)

6. Closing Thoughts and Pet Appreciation (00:18:50)