23 Claude Resume and CV Prompts That Get Interviews

<context> Current role: [job title at company] Target audience: [who I want to attract: recruiters, clients, collaborators] Key strength: [what I'm known for] Industry: [industry] </context> <task> Write 5 LinkedIn headline options: 1. Role-focused: Clear title + key value 2. Outcome-focused: What I help people achieve 3. Niche-focused: Specific expertise that differentiates me 4. Keyword-optimized: Packed with searchable terms 5. Bold/memorable: Something that stands out in search results For each, explain why it works and who it would attract. </task> <constraints> - Maximum 220 characters each (LinkedIn's limit) - Include at least one searchable keyword in each - No "guru," "ninja," "rockstar," or "passionate about" - Each should be meaningfully different, not variations of the same idea - Must work whether I'm job-seeking or not </constraints>

<context> Current role: [title at company] Career path: [brief trajectory] What I do: [responsibilities and impact] What I care about: [professional interests and values] Target audience: [recruiters, clients, peers: who should read this] Tone: [professional, conversational, bold: pick one] </context> <task> Write a LinkedIn About section (200-300 words): 1. Opening hook (first 2 lines are visible before "see more": make them count) 2. What I do and who I do it for 3. Key achievements (2-3, with numbers) 4. What drives me (professional motivation, not personal life story) 5. CTA (what I want the reader to do: connect, message, visit my site) </task> <constraints> - First person ("I") is fine for LinkedIn - Use short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max) with line breaks - Include relevant keywords naturally (LinkedIn search picks these up) - No "I'm a results-driven professional": start with something specific - The opening line should make someone click "see more" </constraints>

<context> Role: [job title] Company: [company name] Duration: [how long] What I did: [describe responsibilities and projects] What I achieved: [key results] What I learned: [biggest takeaway] </context> <task> Turn this work experience into a compelling LinkedIn Experience entry: 1. Role description (2 sentences: what I owned, not a job description copy-paste) 2. 4-6 bullet points showing impact (achievement-focused, not task-focused) 3. A "Featured" recommendation: write what a manager or colleague might say about me in this role (I'll ask them to adapt it) </task> <constraints> - Bullet points use the "did X → achieved Y" format - Include numbers where possible (revenue, team size, percentage improvements) - Don't list job duties: show what changed because I was there - The recommendation draft should sound natural, not corporate </constraints>

<context> Milestone: [e.g. new job, promotion, project launch, career pivot, anniversary, lesson learned] My audience: [who follows me on LinkedIn] Tone: [grateful, reflective, energized, honest: pick one] </context> <task> Write a LinkedIn post about this milestone: 1. Hook line that makes people stop scrolling 2. The story: what happened, what it took, what I learned 3. A takeaway for the reader (make it about THEM, not just me) 4. A question or CTA that drives engagement </task> <constraints> - Under 1300 characters - Don't start with "Excited to announce" or "Thrilled to share": everyone does that - Include one vulnerable or honest moment (makes it human) - The takeaway should be actionable, not just inspirational - Use line breaks for readability - Max 3 hashtags at the bottom </constraints>

<context> Role I'm interviewing for: [job title at company] My background: [brief career summary] Key experiences I want to highlight: 1. [experience 1: brief description] 2. [experience 2: brief description] 3. [experience 3: brief description] </context> <task> Prepare STAR-format answers for these common behavioral questions: 1. "Tell me about a time you led a project under a tight deadline" 2. "Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult colleague" 3. "Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned" 4. "Describe a time you had to make a decision with incomplete information" 5. "Tell me about your biggest professional achievement" For each: - Map it to the most relevant experience from my background - Write the STAR response (Situation, Task, Action, Result) - Keep each under 2 minutes when spoken - End with what I learned or how it applies to this role </task> <constraints> - Answers must be based on MY experiences, not generic examples - Each answer should highlight a different skill - Results must be specific ("increased retention by 15%" not "improved things") - The "learning" at the end should connect to the target role - If an experience doesn't fit a question well, say so and suggest which question it's better for </constraints>

<context> Company: [name] Role: [what I'm interviewing for] Interview stage: [phone screen / onsite / final round] What I already know: [any existing knowledge about the company] </context> <task> Help me prepare by analyzing: 1. Company overview: what they do, business model, market position 2. Recent news: product launches, funding, leadership changes, challenges 3. Culture signals: based on their careers page, social media, and leadership communication style 4. Likely interview focus areas: what they probably care about given the role 5. Smart questions I should ask (that show I've done homework, not just Googled them) 6. Red flags to watch for during the interview </task> <constraints> - Base analysis on publicly available information - Smart questions should be specific to this company, not generic - Include at least one question about challenges or strategy (shows business thinking) - Red flags should be realistic things to watch for, not paranoia </constraints>

<context> Role: [job title] Technical domain: [e.g. data analysis, financial modeling, product management, engineering] Experience level: [junior / mid / senior] Company type: [startup / enterprise / agency / consulting] </context> <task> Generate 10 technical interview questions for this role, grouped by difficulty: - 3 fundamentals (should answer confidently) - 4 intermediate (demonstrate depth) - 3 advanced (separate great candidates from good ones) For each question: 1. The question itself 2. What they're really testing (the skill behind the question) 3. A strong answer framework (not a full script: key points to hit) 4. A common mistake candidates make on this question </task> <constraints> - Questions should reflect what this specific type of company would ask - Include at least one scenario-based question ("how would you approach...") - Strong answers should demonstrate thinking process, not just knowledge - Common mistakes should be genuinely common, not obvious errors </constraints>

<context> Offer received: [base salary, equity, bonus, benefits: what they've offered] Role: [job title at company] My target: [what I want] My leverage: [competing offers, unique skills, market rate data] Their situation: [startup needing to hire fast, large company with rigid bands, etc.] </context> <task> Help me negotiate: 1. Assessment: is this offer competitive? (based on role, level, and market) 2. Negotiation strategy: what to push on and what to accept 3. The email/script: exact language for my counter-offer 4. If they say no: fallback positions ranked by value to me 5. Non-salary items to negotiate (that companies find easier to say yes to) </task> <constraints> - The counter should be ambitious but not insulting - Frame everything as mutual value, not "I deserve more" - Include specific language to use, not just strategy - Non-salary suggestions should be genuinely valuable (not just perks) - If the offer is already strong, say so: don't negotiate for the sake of it </constraints>

<context> Current/recent role: [job title in industry] Target role: [new job title in new industry] Transferable skills: [what carries over] Gap: [what I'm missing for the new role] Why the change: [brief motivation] </context> <task> Help me position my career change: 1. Rewrite my professional summary to bridge old and new careers 2. Identify which of my current experiences translate directly (reframe the language) 3. Identify gaps and suggest how to fill them quickly (courses, projects, volunteer work) 4. Rewrite my 3 strongest bullet points to highlight transferable skills 5. Suggest a "bridge" job title if my current one doesn't match (for LinkedIn headline) </task> <constraints> - Don't hide the career change: own it as a strength - Reframed bullet points must be honest (don't invent experience) - Gap-filling suggestions should be achievable in under 3 months - The bridge title should be searchable by recruiters in the target field </constraints>

<context> Current situation: [employed/unemployed, current role] Target: [desired role and industry] Timeline: [when I want to make the move] Resources: [time available per week, budget for courses/tools] Network: [existing connections in target field, if any] </context> <task> Create a 90-day career transition plan: Days 1-30: Foundation - Skills to learn and resources to use - People to connect with - Portfolio pieces to create Days 31-60: Build Credibility - Projects or volunteer work to gain experience - Content to publish (show expertise publicly) - Applications to start Days 61-90: Launch - Interview preparation - Application strategy (where and how) - Milestones to hit before applying to dream companies </task> <constraints> - Be realistic about time constraints (I have [X] hours per week) - Every week should have a specific, checkable deliverable - Include both skills building and networking (most jobs come through connections) - Don't just say "take a course": recommend specific actions - Include metrics to track progress </constraints>

<context> Previous career: [industry, role, years] New direction: [target industry and role] The catalyst: [what made me want to change] What I bring: [skills and perspectives from my previous career] </context> <task> Write my career pivot story for 3 contexts: 1. LinkedIn About section version (250 words): for passive networking 2. Interview version (90 seconds spoken): for "tell me about yourself" 3. Networking event version (30 seconds): for quick introductions Each should: - Frame the pivot as intentional, not accidental - Connect the dots between old and new career - Highlight what my non-traditional background adds - End with where I'm headed (forward-looking) </task> <constraints> - Don't apologize for the career change: it's an asset - The interview version must be speakable (write for the ear) - Include one specific moment or insight that triggered the change (makes it memorable) - Each version should stand alone (don't assume they've read the others) </constraints>

<context> My current/past role: [describe in detail: daily tasks, projects, responsibilities] Target role: [what I want to do next] Target job descriptions: [paste 1-2 job descriptions, or describe requirements] </context> <task> Analyze my transferable skills: 1. Direct transfers: skills that apply exactly (just different context) 2. Adjacent transfers: skills that need slight repositioning 3. Hidden transfers: skills I'm not seeing because I'm too close to my own experience 4. For each skill: how to describe it on a resume using the target role's language 5. Priority skills to develop: what's missing that I can't transfer from current experience </task> <constraints> - Be specific: "managed a $2M project budget" not "project management skills" - Hidden transfers are the most valuable part: dig deep - Use the exact language from the target job descriptions - Priority skills should be ranked by: importance for the target role × ease of acquiring </constraints>

<context> Target role: [what I'm applying for] Region/format: [e.g. UK CV, EU Europass, US resume] Years of experience: [number] </context> <task> Turn the resume below into a clean, one-page CV for the target role. [paste your current resume] Structure it as: a short professional profile (2 to 3 lines), core skills, work experience with achievement-led bullets, education, and any certifications. </task> <constraints> - Fit everything on one page: cut anything that does not support the target role - Every bullet leads with an action verb and includes a result where possible - Match the conventions of the requested region/format - Keep the tone factual and specific, never inflated - Flag any gap or weak spot I should address with a [note] </constraints>

<context> My current resume: [paste your resume] The job I'm applying for: [paste the full job description] </context> <task> Tailor my resume to this specific job. Do three things: 1. Identify the top skills and keywords the job description emphasizes 2. Rewrite my most relevant bullets to mirror that language honestly 3. Reorder my experience so the most relevant points come first </task> <constraints> - Only use experience I actually have: never invent responsibilities - Reuse the exact terminology from the job description where it fits - Show me a short before/after for each bullet you change - End with 3 skills the job wants that my resume is missing, so I can decide how to address them </constraints>

<context> My resume: [paste your resume] Target job title: [the exact title you're applying for] </context> <task> Audit my resume for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatibility and rewrite it to score higher. Check for: missing keywords from the target title, non-standard section headings, formatting that ATS parsers break on, and vague phrasing that carries no keyword. </task> <constraints> - Use standard section headings ATS parsers expect (Experience, Education, Skills) - Weave in the target keywords naturally, never a keyword-stuffed block - List every change you made and why - Give me a final ATS readiness checklist I can verify by hand </constraints>