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How to use the Interview Coach agent skill
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The Interview Coach skill is a set of instructions that teaches an AI agent to prepare you for a specific job interview. You share your resume and the target job description, and the agent builds a Markdown prep document and can then run a mock interview with you. This guide explains what the skill does, how to install it, how to trigger it, and what to watch for.
Interview Coachgenspark-ai/genoffice · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the interview-coach ZIP file from this page.
- 2Unzip into a skills folder. Extract it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. In the Claude apps, go to Settings, then Capabilities, then Skills, and upload the skill.
- 4Send your resume and the job description. Paste your resume and the target JD, and name the interview round and interviewer role if you know them.
- 5Review the Interviewer's view. Check the three likely-tested capabilities and the risk points the agent identifies, and add real detail where asked.
- 6Read the Markdown prep document. Review your self-introduction, STAR answers and follow-ups, and replace each placeholder with a verifiable number.
- 7Run a mock round. Accept the offer for a conversational mock interview and practise answering one question at a time.
What is an agent skill and what does this one do?
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md file. The file tells an AI agent how to handle a certain type of task. Once the skill is installed, the agent follows its workflow when your request matches it.
The interview-coach skill turns the agent into an interview coach. It asks only for information it is missing, such as the resume, the job description, the interview round and the interviewer's role. It then identifies the three capabilities in the job description most likely to be tested and the weak points in your resume an interviewer might probe.
- Self-introduction in a 60-second and a 2-minute version
- 12 to 15 likely questions with spoken STAR-format answers based on your real experience
- Two follow-up questions per STAR answer, with the key points of a good response
- Honest short answers for risk points such as job changes or gaps
- Five questions to ask the interviewer
- A conversational mock round where the agent asks one question at a time and comments on structure, evidence and length
How do you install the interview-coach skill?
Download the ZIP file for the skill from this page. Then install it in one of two ways. You can unzip it into your personal skills folder at ~/.claude/skills/, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder if you want it available only for that project.
If you use the Claude apps, you can instead upload the skill under Settings, then Capabilities, then Skills.
- Personal install: unzip into ~/.claude/skills/
- Project install: unzip into the project's .claude/skills/ folder
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload the skill
How do you trigger the skill with a natural request?
You do not need a special command. Describe what you want in plain language and include your resume and the job description in the same message or the next one. The skill's own quick prompts show the kind of request it is built for.
If you have not pasted a job description, the agent will ask for the target company and role direction before it starts.
- Prepare interview questions and answers from my resume and this JD
- Run a round of mock follow-up questions on my project experience
What does a good session look like?
Expect the agent to first ask for missing details, then open with its view of what the interviewer will probe. Review the draft carefully and add real numbers where the agent leaves a placeholder. After the document is delivered, the agent offers a mock round in which it asks one question at a time and gives feedback after each answer.
Answer scripts are written to be spoken and each should take 90 seconds or less to say. Practise them out loud rather than memorising them word for word.
- Provide numbers, dates and outcomes you can actually verify
- Replace any [add the specific number] placeholder with a real figure
- Ask for a mock round on the questions you find hardest
What does the skill need, and what about scripts and network use?
The skill lists no required tools or packages. It does not run scripts and does not use the network. It is a single SKILL.md file containing instructions for the agent.
Because the skill runs no code, the main safety consideration is what you share. Your resume and job description are the material the agent works from, so only paste what you are comfortable sharing in that conversation.
- Requires: nothing listed
- Runs scripts: no
- Uses network: no
- Files included: SKILL.md
What should you not expect from the skill?
The skill does not promise interview success or a job offer. Its answers are only as strong as the experience you provide. It is designed to leave placeholders such as [add the specific number] rather than invent figures, so it will not help you fill gaps with false claims.
For sensitive topics such as a termination or a non-compete, the skill suggests a brief, honest statement followed by a pivot to verifiable growth, rather than advice to hide the fact.
- No guarantee of getting hired
- No invented achievements or numbers
- No commentary on any company's internal interview practices
Tips for getting the most from the skill
Give the agent more context than you think you need. The more specific your resume entries and the target role, the more precise the STAR answers will be. Tell it which questions scare you most, because it will prioritise those in the risk section.
For situational questions, the skill gives a decision framework rather than a model answer. Use it to practise explaining your trade-off reasoning, since that is what the interviewer is judging.
- Name the interview round and the interviewer's role (HR, hiring manager, technical or executive)
- Share the known interview format if you have it
- For technical roles, ask for the fundamentals questions tied to your projects and summarise the key points in your own words
What people use it for
- Preparing for a specific role by mapping your resume against the job description
- Turning past projects into STAR stories when you are changing career
- Rehearsing realistic follow-up questions for an interview you already have scheduled
- Practising answers to risk points such as frequent job changes or employment gaps
- Drilling technical fundamentals tied to the projects on your resume
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the interview-coach skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings, then Capabilities, then Skills.
Does the interview-coach skill need anything else installed?
The skill lists no required packages or tools. It does not run scripts and does not use the network. It consists of a single SKILL.md file.
Is the interview-coach skill free?
The source lists its licence as Apache-2.0. The source does not state pricing, so check the listing for any cost details.
Will this skill make up achievements for my resume?
No. The skill leaves placeholders such as [add the specific number] where a figure is missing and does not invent achievements or numbers.
Can the skill guarantee I get the job?
No. The skill explicitly does not promise interview outcomes or job offers, and its answers are only as strong as the experience you provide.
Are there alternatives if this skill is not right for me?
The source does not name alternatives. You can always prepare with a plain chat request, or use a human career coach or a practice partner if you prefer live feedback.
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Our verdict
Use this skill if you have a specific interview coming up and want structured preparation, STAR answers built from your real experience, and a conversational mock round. Pick something else if you want a guaranteed outcome, want the agent to fill gaps with invented achievements, or need live human feedback.
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