ChatGPT Prompts for Job Seekers

Rewrite my resume bullets using the XYZ method: "Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]." Lead with a strong action verb. Include a metric where possible (use placeholder like [METRIC] if I don't have a number). Keep each bullet under 25 words. Remove phrases like "responsible for," "helped with," "worked on." Make me sound competent without being grandiose. CURRENT BULLETS: [PASTE]

I'll paste a job description and my resume below. Help me tailor my resume to maximize ATS keyword match without keyword stuffing. (1) Extract the top 15 keywords/phrases from the JD. (2) Identify which appear in my resume already, which I should add, and which are aspirational stretches. (3) Suggest exact rewrites for 5 bullets to incorporate missing keywords naturally. Don't change facts — just framing. JOB DESCRIPTION: [PASTE] MY RESUME: [PASTE]

Write a cover letter for the role below. Specs: 200–250 words. Open with a specific observation about why I'm interested in this company (placeholder for me to fill in something real). Then 2 short paragraphs: (1) one experience that maps to a key job requirement, (2) one experience that shows I'm a good fit beyond the requirements. Close with confidence, no over-apology. Avoid: "I am writing to express my interest," "I believe I would be," "leverage," "passionate," "synergy." Sound like a real human applied. JOB: [PASTE] ABOUT ME: [2–3 SENTENCES ON BACKGROUND]

Write a LinkedIn headline (under 220 chars) and About section (under 250 words) for someone targeting [ROLE TYPE] at [COMPANY TYPE/INDUSTRY]. Inputs: my best 3 wins, my unique angle, the kind of work I want to do next. Headline: avoid "passionate" and "results-driven." Lead with what I do, who I do it for, and why it matters. Summary: tell a story, not a CV recap. INPUTS: [PASTE]

Generate 10 behavioral interview questions likely to come up for [ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE]. For each: (1) the question, (2) the trait/competency they're testing, (3) a STAR-format answer template I can fill in with my own example, (4) a follow-up question they're likely to ask, (5) a red flag to avoid in my answer. Cover variety: leadership, conflict, failure, ambiguity, prioritization, teamwork.

Act as the hiring manager for [ROLE]. Conduct a 30-minute behavioral interview with me. Ask one question at a time. Wait for my answer. Then either (a) ask a probing follow-up if my answer is weak/incomplete, or (b) move to the next question. Be realistic — including pushing back when I sound rehearsed. After 6 questions, give me honest feedback on: (1) my strongest answer, (2) my weakest answer, (3) two specific things to fix. Don't be polite — be useful.

I just got a verbal offer for [ROLE] at [BASE SALARY] + [EQUITY/BONUS]. My target was [TARGET]. Build a negotiation script for the call: (1) the opening line (gracious, doesn't reject the offer), (2) the ask phrased as a partnership question not a demand, (3) the specific number to anchor with, (4) my justification (3 evidence points), (5) responses to the 4 most likely objections ("budget locked," "internal equity," "the role doesn't go higher," "we'd need to re-level"), (6) my walk-away alternatives. Tone: confident, calm, no apologies.

Build a brief I can send to my references before they're contacted. Include: (1) the role I'm interviewing for and why it's a fit, (2) 3 specific stories or metrics I'd love them to mention if relevant, (3) any concerns the hiring manager might raise that they could address proactively, (4) the format and timing of likely contact, (5) a thank you note acknowledging the favor. Tone: professional but personal — don't make it feel like a corporate ask.

Write a thank-you email to send 24 hours after my interview. Inputs: interviewer's name and role, one specific thing they said that resonated, one connection between something they mentioned and a relevant experience of mine, my one-line restated interest. Under 100 words. Avoid generic "great meeting you." Don't summarize the entire interview — pick one moment.

I'm pivoting from [CURRENT FIELD] to [TARGET FIELD]. Help me build the narrative I'll tell in interviews. Goals: make the pivot sound deliberate (not desperate), highlight transferable skills concretely, address the inevitable "why now?" and "why this?" questions. Output: (1) a 60-second elevator version of my story, (2) the 3 bridge experiences that prove I'm credible in the new field, (3) the 5 likely objections and my responses, (4) one written line I can drop into LinkedIn or my resume summary. DETAILS: [PASTE]