Job Interview Prep
Prompt Card Decks for Healthcare Workers
You're heading into an interview for one of these healthcare jobs. Maybe you're nervous. Maybe you've done the work but haven't talked about it in a formal setting. Maybe you're switching roles and aren't sure how to frame your experience.
Here's the truth: An interview is a conversation where you prove two things: you can do the job, and you're someone people want to work with.
I'm going to show you how to use AI prompt cards to prepare—not to memorize answers, but to think through your story so you walk in confident and ready.
Why Prompt Cards Work Better Than Memorizing
If you memorize answers, you sound stiff. If you've thought through your thinking, you sound real.
A prompt card is a starter question that helps you prepare. It primes your brain to think in a certain way, so when the actual interview happens, you're not scrambling. You're just telling the truth better.
Think of it like this: A doctor doesn't memorize how to take a blood pressure. They practice until it's natural. You're doing the same thing here.
The Four Types of Prompt Cards You'll Need
Card Type 1: THE STORY CARDS
What you've actually done and why it matters
These cards help you turn your work experience into stories that stick.
Your Prompt:
"You are an interview coach. I'm interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] position. I want to tell a story about [specific situation you handled]. Help me think through: (1) What was the challenge? (2) What did I actually do? (3) What was the result? (4) Why does this matter for this job? Give me a 90-second version I can say out loud without sounding rehearsed."
For a Paramedic:
"I want to tell a story about a time I had to stay calm during a multi-vehicle accident and prioritize patients."
For a Physical Therapist Assistant:
"I want to tell a story about helping a patient get back to walking after knee surgery, even when they were discouraged."
For a Pharmacist:
"I want to tell a story about catching a dangerous drug interaction that could have hurt a patient."
Your AI coach helps you organize it so it's clear, shows your judgment, and sounds like you—not a speech.
Card Type 2: THE CHALLENGE CARDS
How you handle hard situations
Healthcare isn't easy. Interviews test whether you can think under pressure.
Your Prompt:
"You are an interview coach preparing me for a healthcare interview. I'm going to tell you about a difficult situation I faced: [describe the situation]. Now help me think through how to talk about it in an interview. (1) What was hard about it? (2) What did I learn? (3) How did it make me better at my job? (4) How will this help me in the [JOB TITLE] role I'm interviewing for? Format as a 2-minute answer."
For an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
"A call came in for an overdose. The patient was aggressive and wouldn't cooperate. I had to stay calm, keep myself safe, and get them to the hospital."
For an Occupational Therapy Assistant:
"A patient with a stroke got frustrated because progress was slow. I had to encourage them without being fake about it."
For a Dental Assistant:
"A patient was terrified of needles. The dentist needed me to help them stay calm during a procedure."
The coach helps you frame the challenge so it shows your judgment, not just what happened to you.
Card Type 3: THE SKILL CARDS
How to talk about what you're actually good at
You have skills. But in an interview, saying "I'm a good listener" means nothing. Showing it means everything.
Your Prompt:
"You are an interview coach. I have a skill that's important for [JOB TITLE]: [describe the skill]. Help me: (1) Give a concrete example of when I used it, (2) Explain why it matters in this role, (3) Tell a 60-second story that proves I have it. Don't make me sound arrogant—just real."
For a Healthcare Social Worker:
"I'm good at getting people to open up about what's really bothering them, even when they're embarrassed or scared."
For a Genetic Counselor:
"I can explain complex genetic information in a way that people actually understand and remember."
For an Athletic Trainer:
"I notice when an athlete is pushing through pain they shouldn't be pushing through, and I know how to have that conversation without them shutting down."
For a Nurse Anesthetist:
"I stay calm in the OR when things go sideways, and I communicate clearly with the surgical team."
The card helps you turn a skill into proof.
Card Type 4: THE QUESTION CARDS
Smart questions you ask the interviewer
At the end of most interviews, they ask: "Do you have questions for us?"
This is your chance to show you've thought about the job, not just the paycheck.
Your Prompt:
"You are an interview coach. I'm interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] at [ORGANIZATION TYPE]. Help me write 3-4 questions that show I've thought about: (1) What the actual work is like day-to-day, (2) How the team works together, (3) How success is measured in this role, (4) What they're looking for in someone new. Make them genuine—not brown-nosing, but smart."
For a Paramedic in a busy urban service:
"What's the biggest challenge your paramedics face right now, and how is the service working to support them?"
For a Pharmacist in a clinical role:
"How do pharmacists here interact with the physicians and nurses? What does that collaboration actually look like?"
For a Rehabilitation Counselor:
"What does success look like for your clients? How do you measure it?"
For a Health Education Specialist:
"Who are the populations you focus on, and what's been the biggest barrier to reaching them?"
Good questions show you're thinking like someone who'll be doing the job.
How to Actually Use These Cards (Step by Step)
Step 1: Pick Your Card Type
What do you need to prepare? A story about your experience? A way to talk about a challenge? A way to explain a skill? Start with one.
Step 2: Fill in Your Information
Use the prompt template above. Replace [brackets] with your actual situation.
Step 3: Ask the AI
Paste your prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or whatever AI you're using. Hit send.
Step 4: Read the Coach's Answer
Don't memorize it. Read it. Think about it. Does it feel true? Does it sound like you? If it doesn't, you can adjust and ask again.
Step 5: Say It Out Loud
This is crucial. You have to hear yourself say it. Stand up. Say it. Does it feel natural? Stiff? Too long? Too short? Adjust and try again.
Step 6: Do It Three Times
Once is learning. Twice is practice. Three times is yours. After the third time, you won't be reciting. You'll be remembering.
A Real Example: Let's Walk Through One Together
Let's say you're interviewing for a Physical Therapist Assistant job.
You use Card Type 1 (Story Card):
Your prompt to the AI:
"You are an interview coach. I'm interviewing for a Physical Therapist Assistant position at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. I want to tell a story about a patient with a rotator cuff repair who was really discouraged at week 4 because they couldn't do much yet. I helped them see the small progress they'd made and got them excited again. Help me think through: (1) What was the challenge? (2) What did I actually do? (3) What was the result? (4) Why does this matter for the PTA job? Give me a 90-second version I can say out loud."
The AI gives you back something like:
"You were assigned a post-op rotator cuff patient who was frustrated because visible motion was limited at four weeks. Rather than dismiss their feelings, you spent time reviewing their baseline—showing them the specific degrees of motion they'd gained since surgery. You also had them do a simple task (like reaching to a shelf) they couldn't do before, so they could feel the progress. The result? They stopped seeing it as failure and started seeing it as healing. For a PTA role, this shows you understand that patient motivation is part of recovery, you can teach without being condescending, and you know how to read when someone needs encouragement versus when they need to push harder."
Now you read that. Does it sound like you? If yes, practice saying it three times. If no, adjust it with the AI.
Safety Net: The Questions You Should Always Answer
Before your interview, use this card to prep your answers to the classics:
Your Prompt:
"You are an interview coach for a [JOB TITLE] position. I'm going to answer these common interview questions. For each one, help me give an answer that's honest, specific, and shows I've thought about the role: (1) 'Why are you interested in this position?' (2) 'Tell me about a time you made a mistake.' (3) 'How do you handle stress?' (4) 'Where do you want to be in five years?' Format each answer as 60-90 seconds, something I can say naturally."
These aren't flashy. But they matter. And if you've thought them through with a coach, you won't freeze.
The Real Thing: What Happens When You Walk In Prepared
You've done the prep. You've told your stories out loud three times. You know your questions. You walk into that interview room.
The interviewer asks: "Tell me about yourself."
You don't recite. You remember. You tell a real story about something you actually did, why it matters, and what you learned. Your voice is steady. You sound like someone who knows their job and thinks about it seriously.
That's the difference prep makes.
You're not trying to be perfect. You're trying to be clear.
And clear, in an interview, beats polished every single time.
One Last Thing: The Card You Make Yourself
After you use these prompts a few times, you'll get the hang of it. Then make your own.
Think about what you're nervous about. What question do you dread? What skill do you want to show but aren't sure how? Write your own prompt card and ask the AI to help you think it through.
The best interview prep is the prep you believe in.
Good luck. You've got this.
