ChatGPT Prompts for Job Search

Improve this resume bullet point using the XYZ formula (Accomplished X, as measured by Y, by doing Z):

"[Your current bullet point]"

Context about what I actually achieved: [Add your context]

Give me 3 options, each under 2 lines.

Write a 3-sentence professional summary for my resume.

Role: [Your current role]
Experience: [X] years in [field]
Key skills: [Your top 3-4 skills]
Target job: [What you're applying for]

No clichés like "passionate" or "results-driven."

Compare my resume to this job posting and identify missing keywords.

JOB POSTING:
[Paste job description]

MY RESUME:
[Paste your resume]

List the top 10 keywords I'm missing and suggest where to add them naturally.

Write a cover letter for this job. Keep it under 300 words.

JOB POSTING:
[Paste job description]

MY BACKGROUND:
- Current role: [Your role]
- Relevant experience: [Key experience that matches]
- Why this company: [What genuinely interests you]

Tone: Professional but human. No generic phrases.

Write 3 different opening lines for my cover letter that will grab attention.

I'm applying for: [Job title] at [Company]
My strongest qualification: [Your best match to this role]
Something unique about me: [What sets you apart]

Avoid clichés. Make it memorable.

Help me structure this experience as a STAR story for interviews.

What happened: [Describe a work accomplishment]

Format it as:
- Situation (1 sentence): The context
- Task (1 sentence): What I needed to do
- Action (2-3 sentences): Specific steps I took
- Result (1 sentence): Quantified outcome

Keep it under 90 seconds when spoken.

I'm interviewing for [Job Title]. Generate 10 likely behavioral interview questions based on this job description:

[Paste job description]

For each question, note which competency it's testing and give me a hint about what they want to hear.

I'm interviewing at [Company] for [Role]. 

What I know about them: [What you've researched]
What I care about: [Your priorities - growth, culture, tech, etc.]

Generate 5 thoughtful questions that show I've done research and will help me evaluate if this is the right fit.

Write a LinkedIn connection request (under 300 characters).

Who I'm reaching out to: [Their role/how you found them]
Why I want to connect: [Genuine reason]
What we have in common: [Shared interest, school, company, etc.]

Be genuine, not salesy.

Write an email asking for a 20-minute informational interview.

To: [Their name and role]
How I found them: [Referral, LinkedIn, etc.]
Why them specifically: [What about their career interests you]
My background: [Brief relevant context]

Keep it under 150 words. Make it easy to say yes.