Ultimate AI Prompt Guide for Jobseekers
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Job Seekers
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Resume/CV Optimisation - Expert: Career Coach
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Analyse my CV and suggest improvements to make it more impactful for a [job title] role, focusing on highlighting relevant skills and achievements.
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Restructure my CV to emphasise my most relevant experience for a [job title] position, including recommendations for sections to expand or condense.
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Review my CV and suggest 5 powerful action verbs to replace weak or overused terms, enhancing the description of my professional accomplishments.
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Analyse my CV for ATS (Applicant Tracking System) compatibility and suggest 3 keyword tweaks to align with [industry/role] job descriptions.
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Evaluate the visual layout of my CV and propose improvements to enhance readability and professional appearance for a [job title] application.
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Identify any potential red flags in my CV that might concern employers for a [job title] role, and suggest ways to address or mitigate them.
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Review my CV's summary statement and propose a more compelling version that captures attention and aligns with [industry] expectations.
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Analyse my CV and suggest 3 quantifiable achievements I could add to strengthen my application for a [job title] position.
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Evaluate my CV's length and content, then suggest what to trim or expand to create an ideal 1-2 page document for a [job title] application.
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Review my CV and recommend 3 transferable skills from my past experience that I should highlight for a career transition into [new industry/role].
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Create a compelling cover letter template for a job title position, emphasising my unique value proposition and aligning it with the company's needs.
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Analyse the job description for position at company and suggest 3 key points to address in my cover letter to demonstrate my suitability.
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Help me craft an attention-grabbing opening paragraph for my cover letter that highlights my passion for industry/field and connection to company.
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Transform my generic cover letter into a role-specific version for job title, emphasising transferable skills from my experience in previous field.
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Suggest a powerful closing paragraph for my cover letter that reiterates my interest in position and includes a clear call-to-action.
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Review my cover letter and propose ways to incorporate the company's values and culture, demonstrating my fit with company name.
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Help me address a potential weakness in my application for job title by crafting a paragraph that turns it into a strength or learning opportunity.
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Analyse my cover letter and suggest improvements to make it more concise and impactful, focusing on the most relevant information for job title.
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Propose a structure for my cover letter that effectively showcases my relevant skills and experience for a job title role, including subheadings if appropriate.
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Help me craft a paragraph for my cover letter that explains my motivation for changing careers from current field to desired field, highlighting transferable skills.
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Rewrite my LinkedIn "About" section to highlight achievements in [industry] using quantifiable metrics.
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Suggest 5 LinkedIn headline variations for [job title] that include keywords like "strategic thinker" or "cross-functional leader".
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Turn my job descriptions into accomplishment-driven summaries (e.g., "Led a team of 10 to deliver X project").
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Recommend 3 LinkedIn profile pictures that convey professionalism for [industry/role].
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Generate a list of 10 industry-specific hashtags to increase visibility in LinkedIn posts.
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Draft a LinkedIn post announcing my job search, emphasising my expertise in [skill] and openness to opportunities.
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Identify weak endorsements on my profile (e.g., irrelevant skills) and suggest 3 high-demand replacements.
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Create a template for LinkedIn recommendations I can request from former colleagues or managers.
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Analyse my LinkedIn activity and propose 3 types of content to share weekly to build thought leadership.
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Optimise my LinkedIn URL to include my name and profession for easier sharing with recruiters.
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Simulate a competency-based interview for [job title] with 5 questions about teamwork and conflict resolution.
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Roleplay a technical interview for [role], asking me to solve a problem related to [skill/tool].
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Ask me 3 curveball questions (e.g., "What’s your biggest weakness?") and provide feedback on my answers.
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Practise a virtual interview scenario, including tips for eye contact, lighting, and background setup.
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Test my industry knowledge with 5 questions about current trends in [field] and suggest resources to improve.
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Conduct a mock panel interview with 2 "interviewers" asking about my leadership and decision-making style.
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Evaluate my answer to "Why should we hire you?" and suggest 3 improvements to align with [company values].
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Simulate a situational interview question: "How would you handle a missed deadline?" Critique my response.
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Train me to use the STAR method for behavioural questions with a step-by-step example.
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Roleplay a cultural fit interview, focusing on how I’d adapt to [company’s work environment].
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Create a script to negotiate a higher salary for [role], including rebuttals for common employer objections.
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Draft an email to request a salary review, citing market data for [job title] in [location].
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Roleplay a negotiation where the employer offers a lower base salary—coach me to counter with benefits requests.
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Suggest 3 non-monetary perks (e.g., remote work, training budgets) to prioritise if salary flexibility is limited.
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Prepare responses for when asked, "What’s your current salary?" without disclosing unfavourable numbers.
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Teach me phrases to delay salary discussions until after a job offer (e.g., "I’d prefer to focus on fit first").
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Generate a template to compare multiple job offers, weighing salary, benefits, and career growth.
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Help me calculate my "walk-away number" based on living costs in [city] and industry standards.
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Practise renegotiating a promotion salary increase using performance metrics from my current role.
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Simulate a negotiation with a startup offering equity—explain how to evaluate stock options vs. cash compensation.
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Draft 3 polite yet persistent follow-up email variations after a job interview, varying tone (friendly/professional) and request urgency.
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Create a post-application follow-up email that reiterates my enthusiasm for [role] and links to my portfolio.
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Write a thank-you email after a virtual interview, referencing a specific discussion point about [project/topic].
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Suggest 2 ways to rephrase "Just checking in" in follow-up emails to sound more proactive and less desperate.
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Design a template to politely decline a job offer while maintaining a positive relationship with the employer.
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Generate an email to request feedback after a rejected application, focusing on growth rather than defensiveness.
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Craft a networking email to a LinkedIn connection in [industry], asking for a 15-minute informational interview.
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Write a post-interview email that includes a work sample relevant to the role, like a case study or presentation.
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Develop a script to follow up on a stalled application after 3 weeks without a response.
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Roleplay as a recruiter: Critique my follow-up email’s structure and suggest 2 improvements to increase replies.
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Help me reframe my [X-month/year] career gap into a positive narrative about skill development for [target industry].
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Draft a LinkedIn post addressing my career break candidly while highlighting freelance projects or certifications.
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Generate 3 responses to interview questions about my gap, focusing on proactive learning (e.g., online courses).
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Suggest ways to list freelance or volunteer work during my gap period in my CV’s "Experience" section.
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Rewrite my gap explanation in a cover letter to emphasise adaptability and readiness to return to work.
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Create a script to discuss my career break confidently in interviews without oversharing personal details.
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Identify 3 transferable skills gained during my gap (e.g., time management, remote collaboration) for [role].
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Advise on LinkedIn profile tweaks to minimise focus on the gap (e.g., highlighting "Skills" over timeline).
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Roleplay an interviewer asking, "Why did you leave your last job?" and coach me to pivot to future goals.
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Develop a 30-second elevator pitch that acknowledges my gap but redirects to my strengths for [industry].
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Analyse the job description for [role] at [company] and create a list of 5 core values/skills I should emphasise in my answers.
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Generate 3 STAR-method responses (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for the question, "Describe a time you overcame a challenge at work."
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Help me reframe my answer to "What’s your greatest weakness?" into a positive improvement narrative for [industry].
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Prepare 5 technical questions specific to [role/tool, e.g., Python/data analysis] and provide model answers with key terms.
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Roleplay a mock interview focusing on body language: Critique my eye contact, posture, and hand gestures over a video call.
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Suggest 5 thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer about [company]’s team culture, growth opportunities, or current priorities.
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Create a script to politely deflect salary questions early in the interview (e.g., "I’d prefer to discuss my fit for the role first").
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Train me to discuss recent trends in [industry, e.g., AI/sustainability] and link them to the company’s strategic goals.
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Simulate a virtual interview setup: Advise on lighting, background, and tech checks to avoid disruptions during the call.
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Develop a post-interview reflection template to evaluate my performance, including confidence, clarity, and question handling.