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Your sales interview is tomorrow. You've got a 47-page investor deck, three blog posts, the job description, and your resume to somehow turn into intelligent-sounding answers.
NotebookLM just solved this problem. And it's completely free.
What Is NotebookLM?
Your personal interview prep assistant that actually reads everything you're supposed to read. Upload documents (job descriptions, company research, your resume), and it becomes an instant expert on all of it.
The key difference: NotebookLM only works with what you feed it. It doesn't pull random internet information or mix in training data. Every answer comes directly from your uploaded sources, with citations you can verify.
Why this matters:
No hallucinations. It can't invent company facts or qualifications you don't have.
Your data stays private. Your resume isn't used to train other models.
Plus, it turns your research into a podcast you can listen to on your commute.
How To Use It For Interview Prep
Step 1: Build Your Interview Brain
Go to notebooklm.google.com and create a notebook. Upload 5 to 10 sources:
- The job description
- Your full resume
- Company blog posts
- LinkedIn profiles of your interviewers
- Any sales methodology they mention (MEDDIC, Challenger, etc.)
Step 2: Ask Smart Questions
"What are the three biggest challenges this company is solving?"
"Where do my experiences align strongest with this role?"
"What questions might they ask about my career transition?"
"What does success look like in the first 90 days?"
You get answers with citations linking to your exact documents. Zero guessing.
Step 3: Generate A Podcast
Click "Generate Audio Overview" in the Notebook Guide.
Two AI hosts create a 10 to 15 minute discussion about your research, connecting dots and summarizing key themes. Download it. Listen while getting ready. Information sticks better than reading.
Why This Works
You sound like an insider. Reference specific company challenges and connect them to your experience. Hiring managers notice.
You spot hidden requirements. Job descriptions are vague. NotebookLM identifies implied skills you should address.
You handle curve balls. Ask "What story shows my resilience?" and get targeted answers from your full work history.
You trust the information. Only your sources. No AI-generated nonsense to accidentally repeat.
Real Example
Interviewing for an AE role at a SaaS company. You upload the job description (mentions MEDDIC), company blog posts, your resume, and a case study.
Ask: "How should I position my experience for MEDDIC?"
NotebookLM shows exactly which parts of your background demonstrate Metrics, Economic Buyer focus, Decision Criteria. With citations. Verify it. Use it.
Hours of work done in minutes.
The Limits
Can't replace practice. You still rehearse out loud.
Only knows what you upload. Weak sources equal weak insights.
But for research and organization? Absurdly good.
The meritt. Connection
At meritt., we assess curiosity, coachability, grit, and communication, not keyword matching. Tools like NotebookLM help you demonstrate those traits by showing up prepared and connecting company needs to your skills.
When you walk in armed with this insight, hiring managers see genuine curiosity and coachability. That matters more than any resume bullet.
Try It Now
15 minutes to set up. Massive return on investment. Walk into your interview confident every insight is accurate and verifiable.
Head to notebooklm.google.com and build your first interview notebook. Your prep just got a whole lot easier.