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

Send us a text 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 answersHow my experience with ChatGPT during a pet’s end-of-life decision highlighted critical problem-solving skillsThe importance of understanding when and how to share personal experiences in a professional contextHow to use personal AI experiences to demonstrate your ability to think strategically and process information under pressureWhy 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: For more support in your career journey, join my Mid-Career GPS Membership Community, where you’ll find monthly masterclasses, office hours, and ongoing support to help you land a job you love or love the job you have. Learn more at johnneral.com/membership. Support the show Ready to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here. Get John"s New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John"s YouTube Channel here.