Land More Interviews with AI-Powered Resumes
40 proven ChatGPT prompts to write resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that get past ATS filters and impress hiring managers.
Resume Summary
Professional Summary from Scratch
Write a 3-4 sentence professional summary for my resume. I am a [job title] with [X years] of experience in [industry]. My key strengths are [skill 1], [skill 2], and [skill 3]. I am targeting roles in [target role/industry]. Make it results-oriented and avoid generic phrases like "hard-working" or "team player."
Generates a concise, impactful professional summary tailored to your target role and experience level.
Pro tip: Replace every placeholder with specifics. The more concrete your inputs, the less generic the output.
Summary Tailored to a Job Posting
Here is a job posting I am applying for: [Paste full job description] And here is my current resume summary: [Paste your current summary] Rewrite my resume summary so it directly mirrors the language and priorities in this job posting. Keep it under 4 sentences. Emphasize measurable results wherever possible.
Aligns your summary with the exact language a recruiter is scanning for in a specific job posting.
Pro tip: Run this prompt for every application. ATS systems score keyword matches, and tailored summaries dramatically improve pass-through rates.
Executive-Level Summary
Write an executive summary for a [C-suite title / VP / Director]-level resume. I have [X years] of leadership experience in [industry]. I have led teams of [size], managed budgets of [amount], and driven results such as [key achievement 1] and [key achievement 2]. The tone should be authoritative yet concise, appropriate for board-level audiences.
Creates a leadership-focused summary that highlights strategic impact, scale of responsibility, and executive presence.
Pro tip: Quantify everything at the executive level. Revenue influenced, team size, and market share gains carry far more weight than soft descriptors.
Career-Gap Explanation Summary
Write a professional summary for my resume that addresses a [length]-long career gap between [year] and [year]. During this time I [reason: caregiving, health, education, travel, freelancing, etc.]. Before the gap I worked as a [previous role] in [industry]. I am now targeting [target role] positions. Frame the gap positively without being defensive, and emphasize the skills and perspective I bring.
Crafts a summary that honestly addresses employment gaps while redirecting focus to your value proposition.
Pro tip: Never leave the gap unaddressed. A brief, confident framing beats silence, which forces recruiters to speculate.
Entry-Level / Recent Graduate Summary
Write a professional summary for a recent [degree type] graduate from [university] with a major in [field]. I completed internships at [company 1] and [company 2], where I [key accomplishment]. I also led [project/club/volunteer activity]. I am targeting entry-level [target role] positions. Focus on transferable skills and potential rather than years of experience.
Builds a compelling summary for candidates with limited professional experience by emphasizing education, projects, and internships.
Pro tip: Include any quantifiable internship results. Even "increased social media engagement by 30%" sets you apart from other graduates.
ATS-Optimized Summary Rewrite
Here is my current resume summary: [Paste your summary] And here are the top keywords from job postings I am targeting: [keyword 1], [keyword 2], [keyword 3], [keyword 4], [keyword 5]. Rewrite my summary to naturally incorporate these keywords without keyword-stuffing. Keep the tone professional and human-readable. The summary must pass ATS screening while still engaging a human recruiter.
Rewrites your existing summary to include critical ATS keywords while maintaining natural readability.
Pro tip: Pull keywords from 3-5 similar job postings to find the most common terms. Those repeated keywords are your highest priority.
Work Experience
Transform Job Duties into Achievements
I held the role of [job title] at [company] from [start date] to [end date]. Here are my daily responsibilities: [List 4-6 bullet points of what you did] Rewrite each bullet point as an achievement-oriented statement using the format: [Action verb] + [what you did] + [measurable result]. If I have not provided a metric, suggest a realistic one I could verify and insert.
Converts bland duty-based bullet points into powerful achievement statements that demonstrate impact.
Pro tip: Use the suggested metrics as a starting point, then replace them with your actual numbers before submitting.
Quantify Vague Accomplishments
Here are bullet points from my resume that lack specific numbers: [Paste 4-6 vague bullet points] For each bullet point, rewrite it with a plausible quantified result (percentage improvement, dollar amount, time saved, people impacted). Then add a note after each suggesting what data I should look up to replace the placeholder with my real number.
Adds concrete metrics to weak bullet points and guides you on where to find your actual numbers.
Pro tip: Even approximate numbers ("~20% improvement") are far more compelling than no numbers at all.
Tailor Experience Bullets to a Job Posting
Here is the job description I am applying for: [Paste job description] And here are my current experience bullet points for [job title] at [company]: [Paste your bullet points] Rewrite these bullet points to emphasize the skills and experiences most relevant to this job posting. Reorder them so the most relevant bullets come first. Keep all claims truthful but adjust emphasis and language to match the posting.
Reorders and rewords your experience section to match the priorities of a specific job, boosting ATS scores and recruiter interest.
Pro tip: The first two bullets under each role get the most attention. Always lead with your strongest match to the target job.
Write Experience for a Promotion Track
I was promoted at [company] through the following roles: [Role 1] ([dates]), [Role 2] ([dates]), [Role 3] ([dates]). For each role, my key accomplishments were: Role 1: [brief notes] Role 2: [brief notes] Role 3: [brief notes] Write the experience section showing clear progression. Each role should have 3-4 bullet points that demonstrate increasing scope, leadership, and impact. Make the promotion trajectory obvious to a recruiter scanning for 10 seconds.
Structures multiple roles at the same company to clearly showcase upward career progression.
Pro tip: Show the escalation in each role: bigger budgets, larger teams, more strategic decisions. Promotions are one of the strongest signals on a resume.
Describe a Short-Tenure Role Positively
I worked at [company] as a [job title] for only [X months]. I left because [reason: layoff, restructuring, relocation, better opportunity, etc.]. During my time there, I accomplished [key achievement]. Write 2-3 resume bullet points for this role that emphasize impact despite the short tenure. Do not mention the reason for leaving or draw attention to the duration.
Creates strong bullet points for short stints that focus on rapid impact rather than duration.
Pro tip: On a resume, never explain why you left. Save that for the interview. The resume should only show what you achieved.
Translate Military Experience to Civilian
I served in the [branch] as a [military rank/title] for [X years]. My responsibilities included [list 4-6 military duties using military terminology]. Translate each responsibility into civilian-friendly language that a non-military hiring manager in [target industry] would understand. Use standard corporate terminology and highlight transferable skills like leadership, logistics, operations, and decision-making under pressure.
Converts military jargon and roles into corporate-ready bullet points that civilian recruiters can immediately understand.
Pro tip: Avoid all acronyms and military-specific terms. A recruiter who has never interacted with the military should instantly grasp your value.
Skills Section
Extract Skills from a Job Posting
Analyze this job posting and extract every skill mentioned, both explicit and implied: [Paste full job description] Organize the skills into three columns: Technical Skills, Soft Skills, and Tools/Platforms. Then rank each skill by how prominently it appears in the posting (High, Medium, Low priority). I will use this to build my skills section.
Mines a job posting for every skill signal so you know exactly what to feature on your resume.
Pro tip: High-priority skills should appear in both your skills section and your experience bullet points for maximum ATS impact.
Match Your Skills to a Role
Here are my skills: [List all your skills] Here is the job posting I am targeting: [Paste job description] Create a skills section for my resume that includes only the skills I have that match this role. Group them into 2-3 logical categories. Order them by relevance to the posting, most relevant first. Exclude any of my skills that are irrelevant to this specific role.
Filters your full skill set down to only what matters for a specific application, preventing clutter and improving relevance.
Pro tip: A focused skills section with 12-15 highly relevant skills outperforms a bloated list of 30 generic ones every time.
Identify Skill Gaps and Suggest Fixes
Here is a job description for my dream role: [Paste job description] Here are my current skills: [List your skills] Identify the gaps between what the role requires and what I currently have. For each gap, suggest a specific action I can take in the next 30 days to credibly add this skill to my resume (online course, certification, side project, volunteer work, etc.).
Reveals exactly which skills you are missing and provides a practical 30-day plan to close the gaps.
Pro tip: Even starting a relevant certification lets you list it as "in progress" on your resume, which signals initiative to recruiters.
Write Skill Descriptions with Context
Instead of just listing skills, write a skills section where each skill includes a brief context of how I have used it. My skills and context are: [Skill 1]: [Where/how you used it] [Skill 2]: [Where/how you used it] [Skill 3]: [Where/how you used it] [Continue for 8-12 skills] Format each as: "Skill Name - brief context phrase" (e.g., "Python - built ETL pipelines processing 2M+ records daily"). Keep each context phrase under 10 words.
Transforms a plain skills list into an evidence-backed section that proves you actually use these skills.
Pro tip: This format works especially well for technical roles where recruiters want proof, not just claims.
Technical Skills Section for Career Changers
I am transitioning from [current industry/role] to [target industry/role]. My existing technical skills are: [list skills]. I have recently learned: [list new skills from courses, bootcamps, or self-study]. Create a skills section that leads with my new target-relevant skills, followed by transferable skills from my previous career. Do not include skills that are only relevant to my old career and have no crossover value.
Builds a skills section that positions a career changer as qualified by leading with newly acquired, role-relevant competencies.
Pro tip: Put your new skills first. Recruiters read top to bottom and left to right. What they see first shapes their perception of your candidacy.
Cover Letter
Cover Letter from Scratch
Write a cover letter for the role of [job title] at [company name]. Here is the job description: [Paste job description] About me: I am a [your title] with [X years] experience in [field]. My most relevant accomplishments are: [achievement 1 with metric], [achievement 2 with metric]. I am excited about this role because [genuine reason tied to the company mission or product]. Keep the letter under 300 words, use a confident but not arrogant tone, and structure it as: hook opening sentence, why I am a fit, what I bring, call to action.
Generates a complete, tailored cover letter that connects your specific experience to the role requirements.
Pro tip: The opening sentence is everything. If it starts with "I am writing to apply for..." the recruiter has already stopped reading.
Cover Letter Opening Hook
I am applying for [job title] at [company]. Write 5 different opening sentences for my cover letter that would grab a hiring manager's attention. Base them on these facts about me and the company: - My most impressive relevant achievement: [describe it] - Something specific I admire about the company: [detail] - A problem in their industry I can help solve: [describe it] Avoid cliches like "I am writing to express my interest" or "With X years of experience." Each opener should make the reader want to continue to the next sentence.
Creates five compelling opening lines so you can pick the one that feels most natural and powerful.
Pro tip: The best openers create curiosity or demonstrate you have done your research on the company. Test them on a friend and see which one makes them want to read more.
Cover Letter for a Referral Application
Write a cover letter for [job title] at [company]. I was referred by [referral name], who is a [their title] at the company. Here is the job description: [Paste job description] My relevant background: [2-3 sentences about your experience]. Mention the referral naturally in the opening, then transition into why I am a strong fit. Do not make the entire letter about the referral. Keep it under 250 words.
Leverages a personal referral in the opening while still building a strong case for your candidacy on its own merits.
Pro tip: Referral applications are 4-10x more likely to result in an interview. Always mention the referral in the first sentence.
Cover Letter Addressing a Weakness
I am applying for [job title] at [company]. The job requires [requirement I do not fully meet, e.g., "5 years of experience" or "a specific certification"]. I have [what I actually have instead]. Write a cover letter paragraph that honestly acknowledges this gap while redirecting focus to my strengths: [list 2-3 compensating strengths or achievements]. The tone should be confident, not apologetic.
Handles a missing qualification head-on with a confident reframe that highlights compensating strengths.
Pro tip: Never ignore an obvious gap. Addressing it directly shows self-awareness and prevents the recruiter from using it as a disqualifier.
Follow-Up Cover Letter After No Response
I applied for [job title] at [company] [X weeks] ago and have not heard back. Write a brief follow-up email (under 150 words) that re-expresses my interest, references one specific thing about the company that excites me [mention what it is], and includes a new piece of value I can offer (I recently [new accomplishment, certification, or relevant insight]). Keep the tone warm and professional, not pushy or desperate.
Crafts a concise follow-up email that adds new value rather than just asking for a status update.
Pro tip: Always add something new in a follow-up. A message that just says "checking in" gives the recruiter no reason to respond.
Cover Letter for Internal Transfer
Write a cover letter for an internal transfer at [company name]. I am currently in the [current department] as a [current role] and want to move to [target department] as a [target role]. My manager [is/is not] aware of this application. Key reasons for the move: [reason 1], [reason 2]. My relevant accomplishments in my current role that transfer well: [achievement 1], [achievement 2]. Emphasize my deep knowledge of company culture, processes, and values while showing genuine enthusiasm for the new team's mission.
Creates an internal transfer letter that balances loyalty to the company with enthusiasm for a new direction.
Pro tip: Internal transfers succeed when you frame the move as serving the company, not just yourself. Show how your institutional knowledge is an asset to the new team.
LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn Headline Variations
Write 8 LinkedIn headline variations for me. I am a [job title] specializing in [specialty] with experience in [key areas]. I am [currently employed and open to opportunities / actively job searching / building my personal brand / freelancing]. Each headline should be under 120 characters and use a different formula: one with a value proposition, one with keywords for search, one with a personal brand angle, one with social proof, and four mixing these approaches. Mark which ones are best for job searching vs. personal branding.
Generates multiple headline options optimized for different goals, from job searching to thought leadership.
Pro tip: Your LinkedIn headline is the single most important SEO element on your profile. Recruiters search by keywords in the headline first.
LinkedIn About Section
Write a LinkedIn About section for me. Here is my background: - Current role: [title] at [company] - Years of experience: [X] - Key expertise: [area 1], [area 2], [area 3] - Biggest career achievement: [describe with metric] - What I am passionate about: [topic] - What I am looking for: [next career move or collaboration] Write it in first person with a conversational but professional tone. Open with a hook that is not "I am a..." Start a new paragraph every 2-3 sentences for readability. End with a clear call to action. Keep it under 2000 characters.
Creates a compelling About section that tells your professional story and invites connection.
Pro tip: Only the first 3 lines show before the "see more" button. Front-load your most impressive statement in those first 300 characters.
LinkedIn Experience Bullet Points
Rewrite my LinkedIn experience section for the role of [job title] at [company]. Here are my resume bullet points: [Paste resume bullets] Adapt these for LinkedIn by making them slightly more conversational than resume-speak, expanding on the most impressive achievements with brief context, and adding 1-2 bullets about cross-functional collaboration or leadership that might not fit on a resume. LinkedIn allows more space, so each bullet can be 1-2 sentences.
Adapts resume content for LinkedIn format, which allows for a more narrative and detailed approach than a traditional resume.
Pro tip: LinkedIn is not just a copy of your resume. Use the extra space to tell the story behind your biggest wins.
LinkedIn Recommendations Request
Write 3 personalized messages I can send to request LinkedIn recommendations from: 1. [Name 1], my [relationship, e.g., former manager] at [company] - they can speak to my [specific skill or project] 2. [Name 2], my [relationship] at [company] - they can speak to my [specific skill or project] 3. [Name 3], my [relationship] at [company] - they can speak to my [specific skill or project] Each message should be friendly, specific about what I would appreciate them highlighting, and make it easy for them to say yes by suggesting talking points. Keep each under 100 words.
Creates personalized recommendation requests that make it easy for your contacts to write meaningful endorsements.
Pro tip: Giving people specific talking points dramatically increases both the response rate and the quality of recommendations you receive.
LinkedIn Profile SEO Optimization
I want my LinkedIn profile to appear in recruiter searches for [target role] positions. Here are 5 job postings for roles I want: [Paste titles and key sections of 5 job postings] Analyze these postings and give me: (1) The top 15 keywords I must include in my profile, (2) Where each keyword should appear (headline, about, experience, or skills), (3) How to naturally incorporate them without keyword-stuffing. Also suggest 5 LinkedIn skills I should add to my profile based on these postings.
Reverse-engineers recruiter search patterns from real job postings to optimize your profile for discoverability.
Pro tip: Recruiters on LinkedIn use Boolean search strings. Having the right keywords in the right sections is how you get found.
LinkedIn Featured Section Content Ideas
Suggest 6 items I should add to my LinkedIn Featured section to strengthen my personal brand. My profession is [role], my expertise is in [area], and my target audience is [recruiters / clients / industry peers]. For each suggestion, specify: the content type (article, post, external link, document, or image), the topic it should cover, and a one-sentence description of what it demonstrates about me. Prioritize items that show expertise through work product rather than just credentials.
Plans a Featured section that showcases your expertise through tangible work examples rather than just self-promotion.
Pro tip: The Featured section is prime real estate that most people leave empty. Even adding 2-3 relevant items puts you ahead of 90% of profiles.
Interview Prep
Generate Likely Interview Questions
Based on this job posting, generate 15 interview questions the hiring manager is most likely to ask: [Paste job description] Organize them into: Behavioral (5), Technical/Role-Specific (5), and Situational (5). For each question, add a one-line note explaining what the interviewer is really assessing with that question.
Predicts the most probable interview questions and reveals the hidden intent behind each one.
Pro tip: Understanding what the interviewer is really testing lets you craft answers that hit the right notes, even if the exact question differs.
STAR Method Answer Builder
Help me build a STAR method answer for this behavioral interview question: "[Insert interview question]" Here are the raw details of my experience: - Situation: [describe the context] - What I did: [describe your actions, even roughly] - What happened: [describe the outcome] Structure my answer using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make the Action section the longest and most detailed. End the Result with a specific metric or concrete outcome. Keep the total answer under 90 seconds when spoken aloud (roughly 200-250 words).
Transforms rough notes about a past experience into a polished, structured STAR response ready for interview day.
Pro tip: Practice your STAR answers out loud. What reads well on paper often sounds unnatural when spoken. Aim for conversational, not scripted.
Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"
Write a "Tell me about yourself" answer for an interview for [target role] at [company]. Here is my background: - Previous roles: [role 1] at [company 1], [role 2] at [company 2] - Education: [degree, school] - Key achievement: [your best accomplishment with metrics] - Why this role: [genuine reason] Structure it as: Present (what I do now and what I am great at), Past (relevant background that led me here), Future (why this role is the logical next step). Keep it under 2 minutes spoken (300 words max). It should feel like a compelling narrative, not a resume recitation.
Creates a structured personal pitch that flows naturally and positions the target role as the inevitable next chapter.
Pro tip: This is usually the first question and sets the tone for the entire interview. Nail this and you build momentum for every answer after.
Salary Negotiation Script
I have received an offer for [job title] at [company]. The offer is [salary amount] with [benefits summary]. My research shows the market range for this role in [location] is [range]. I want to negotiate to [target salary]. Write a negotiation script I can use on the phone or in email that: (1) expresses genuine enthusiasm for the role, (2) presents my counter-offer with supporting rationale based on market data and my specific qualifications [list 2-3 key qualifications], (3) includes a response for if they say the budget is fixed, and (4) ends by reaffirming my excitement regardless of outcome.
Provides a complete negotiation playbook with rebuttals for common employer pushback.
Pro tip: The best time to negotiate is after the offer but before you accept. Never negotiate against yourself by lowering your number before they respond.
Questions to Ask the Interviewer
Generate 10 thoughtful questions I can ask at the end of an interview for [job title] at [company]. Avoid generic questions like "What does a typical day look like?" Instead, write questions that: demonstrate I have researched the company (they recently [company news or product launch]), probe the real challenges of the role, assess team culture and management style, and help me evaluate if this is truly a good fit. For each question, add a note on what the answer will reveal.
Creates impressive, research-backed questions that demonstrate genuine interest and help you evaluate the opportunity.
Pro tip: The questions you ask tell the interviewer as much about you as the answers you give. Great questions signal seniority and strategic thinking.
Mock Interview Simulation
Act as a hiring manager interviewing me for [job title] at [company]. Here is the job description: [Paste job description] Ask me one interview question at a time. After I respond, give me feedback on: (1) what was strong about my answer, (2) what was missing or could be improved, (3) a suggested improved version of my answer. Then ask the next question. Start with "Tell me about yourself" and progress through behavioral, technical, and situational questions. Ask 5 questions total.
Runs an interactive mock interview with real-time coaching feedback after each answer.
Pro tip: Use this with voice typing for the most realistic practice. Speaking your answers is fundamentally different from typing them.
Career Change
Reframe Experience for a New Industry
I am transitioning from [current role] in [current industry] to [target role] in [target industry]. Here is my current resume: [Paste resume or key bullet points] Rewrite my experience section to emphasize transferable skills relevant to [target industry]. Replace industry-specific jargon from [current industry] with terminology used in [target industry]. Highlight any achievements that demonstrate skills valued in the new field: [list 2-3 skills the target role requires]. Keep all facts truthful but shift the framing entirely toward my target career.
Translates your existing experience into the language and priorities of a completely different industry.
Pro tip: The same achievement can sound like a different skill depending on how you describe it. Framing is everything in a career change.
Functional Resume for Career Changers
Create a functional (skills-based) resume layout for my career change from [current field] to [target field]. My transferable skills with examples are: - [Skill 1]: [example from current career] - [Skill 2]: [example from current career] - [Skill 3]: [example from current career] - [Skill 4]: [example from current career] My new relevant qualifications: [courses, certifications, side projects, volunteer work in target field]. Organize the resume with skills-based sections first (grouping achievements by skill rather than by employer), followed by a brief work history section with just titles, companies, and dates. This format should de-emphasize my unrelated chronological history and spotlight my capabilities.
Builds a skills-first resume format that showcases transferable abilities over chronological job history.
Pro tip: Some recruiters dislike functional resumes. Consider a hybrid format that leads with a skills summary but still includes a chronological work section.
Career Change Summary Statement
Write a professional summary for someone transitioning from [current role/industry] to [target role/industry]. I have [X years] of experience in [current field]. My transferable strengths are [strength 1], [strength 2], and [strength 3]. I have prepared for this transition by [courses taken, certifications earned, side projects completed, volunteer work]. The summary should bridge my past experience and future direction in a way that feels intentional, not desperate. Maximum 4 sentences.
Creates a summary that presents a career change as a strategic evolution rather than a random pivot.
Pro tip: Use words like "leveraging," "transitioning," and "applying" to frame the change as building on your foundation, not abandoning it.
Identify Transferable Achievements
I want to move from [current role/industry] to [target role/industry]. Here are my accomplishments from my current career: [List 8-10 accomplishments] For each accomplishment, tell me: (1) Is it transferable to [target role]? (Yes/Partially/No), (2) If yes or partially, how should I reframe it for the target industry, (3) What keyword from [target industry] should I use when describing it. Then rank all the transferable achievements from most to least impactful for my target role.
Audits your existing accomplishments for cross-industry relevance and provides a reframing strategy for each one.
Pro tip: You probably have more transferable achievements than you think. Project management, stakeholder communication, and data analysis appear in virtually every industry.
Career Change Networking Message
Write 3 LinkedIn connection request messages for my career change from [current field] to [target field]. The recipients are: 1. A [title] at [company] who I have never met but whose work I admire because [reason] 2. A former colleague who now works in [target industry] at [company] 3. A [title] who posted content about [topic relevant to my target field] Each message should be under 300 characters (LinkedIn limit for connection requests), mention something specific about them, briefly explain my transition, and ask for a conversation rather than a job. Make them genuine, not transactional.
Creates concise, personalized outreach messages that open doors in your target industry without sounding like a cold pitch.
Pro tip: Networking messages that ask for advice get 3x more responses than messages that ask for job leads. People love to share their expertise.
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