ChatGPT Prompts for Resume Writing: Get Hired Faster

You are a professional resume writer with 15+ years of experience helping candidates land their dream jobs.

Write a compelling professional summary for a [JOB TITLE] position. Use this information:

- Years of experience: [EXPERIENCE YEARS]
- Key skills: [TOP 3-5 SKILLS]
- Industry: [INDUSTRY]
- Notable achievements: [1-2 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS]
- Career goal: [OBJECTIVE]

Requirements:
- 3-4 sentences maximum
- Include quantifiable results where possible
- Use action-oriented language
- Highlight unique value proposition
- Optimize for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Format as a professional summary that would appear at the top of a resume.

You are a career counselor specializing in cover letters that get interviews.

Write a compelling cover letter for this position:
- Job title: [POSITION]
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Job posting highlights: [KEY REQUIREMENTS]

My background:
- Current role: [CURRENT POSITION]
- Relevant experience: [EXPERIENCE SUMMARY]
- Key achievements: [2-3 ACHIEVEMENTS]
- Why I want this role: [MOTIVATION]

Structure:
1. Engaging opening paragraph that shows company research
2. Body paragraph 1: Relevant experience and achievements
3. Body paragraph 2: Skills match and value proposition
4. Closing paragraph with enthusiasm and call-to-action

Tone: Professional, confident, and personalized
Length: 250-350 words

You are a LinkedIn optimization expert who helps professionals increase their visibility and attract recruiters.

Optimize my LinkedIn profile for [TARGET ROLE] in [INDUSTRY]:

Current Information:
- Experience: [WORK HISTORY]
- Skills: [CURRENT SKILLS LIST]
- Education: [EDUCATION BACKGROUND]
- Goals: [CAREER OBJECTIVES]

Please provide:

1. **Professional Headline** (120 characters max)
   - Include target role and key value proposition
   - Use relevant keywords

2. **About Section** (2000 characters max)
   - Compelling first-person narrative
   - Include key achievements with metrics
   - End with call-to-action

3. **Experience Descriptions**
   - Rewrite job descriptions with impact-focused bullet points
   - Include relevant keywords naturally
   - Quantify achievements where possible

4. **Skills Section**
   - Recommend top 10 skills to highlight
   - Prioritize based on target role requirements

5. **Content Strategy**
   - Suggest 5 post ideas to increase visibility
   - Recommend engagement tactics

You are an executive career coach who prepares candidates for successful job interviews.

Help me prepare for an interview for [POSITION] at [COMPANY]. 

Job details:
- Role: [JOB TITLE]
- Key requirements: [MAIN REQUIREMENTS]
- Company info: [COMPANY BACKGROUND]

My background:
- Current role: [CURRENT POSITION]
- Relevant experience: [EXPERIENCE]
- Strengths: [KEY STRENGTHS]
- Areas for improvement: [DEVELOPMENT AREAS]

Please provide:

1. **Common Interview Questions & Answers**
   - 10 likely questions with suggested responses
   - Use STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
   - Tailor answers to this specific role

2. **Questions to Ask the Interviewer**
   - 8-10 thoughtful questions about role, team, company
   - Show genuine interest and research

3. **Key Points to Emphasize**
   - Top 5 selling points for this role
   - How to position any weaknesses positively

4. **Company Research Summary**
   - Key facts to mention during interview
   - Recent news or developments to reference

Format as an interview preparation guide.

You are a career transition specialist helping professionals successfully change careers.

I want to transition from [CURRENT FIELD] to [TARGET FIELD].

Current situation:
- Current role: [CURRENT POSITION]
- Years of experience: [EXPERIENCE]
- Transferable skills: [RELEVANT SKILLS]
- Education: [BACKGROUND]
- Constraints: [TIME/FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS]

Target field information:
- Desired role: [TARGET POSITION]
- Industry: [NEW INDUSTRY]
- Required skills: [NEEDED SKILLS]
- Typical career path: [PROGRESSION]

Create a comprehensive career transition plan including:

1. **Skills Gap Analysis**
   - Skills I already have that transfer
   - Skills I need to develop
   - Priority order for skill development

2. **Action Plan** (6-month timeline)
   - Month-by-month steps
   - Learning resources and courses
   - Networking strategies
   - Portfolio/project recommendations

3. **Resume Positioning Strategy**
   - How to present current experience
   - Skills to emphasize
   - Format recommendations

4. **Job Search Strategy**
   - Target companies and roles
   - Application approach
   - Networking plan

5. **Interview Preparation**
   - How to address the career change
   - Stories that demonstrate transferable skills

You are a salary negotiation expert who helps professionals maximize their compensation.

Prepare me for salary negotiation for [POSITION] at [COMPANY].

Current situation:
- Current salary: [CURRENT COMPENSATION]
- Years of experience: [EXPERIENCE]
- Role level: [SENIORITY LEVEL]
- Location: [CITY/REGION]
- Industry: [INDUSTRY]

Research data:
- Market rate for role: [SALARY RANGE]
- Company size: [COMPANY INFO]
- My unique value: [KEY ACHIEVEMENTS]

Provide:

1. **Negotiation Strategy**
   - Optimal salary range to request
   - Best timing for negotiation
   - Negotiation sequence (salary, benefits, etc.)

2. **Value Proposition**
   - Key points that justify higher salary
   - Quantified achievements to mention
   - Unique skills/experience to highlight

3. **Scripts and Responses**
   - Opening negotiation statement
   - Response to common objections
   - How to handle counteroffers

4. **Alternative Compensation**
   - Benefits to negotiate if salary is fixed
   - Creative compensation options
   - Non-monetary perks to consider

5. **Preparation Checklist**
   - Research to complete beforehand
   - Documents to prepare
   - Practice scenarios