50 ChatGPT Prompts for Job Seekers: Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Prep
Job searching is stressful enough without staring at a blank page trying to write the perfect resume bullet point. ChatGPT can be your personal career coach—helping you present your experience compellingly, prepare for tough interview questions, and stand out from the crowd.
These 50 prompts cover every stage of the job search process. Copy, paste, and customize with your details to accelerate your path to that new opportunity.
Resume Writing Prompts
Create a resume that gets past ATS systems and impresses hiring managers.
1. Resume Bullet Point Improver
"Rewrite this resume bullet point to be more impactful using action verbs and quantifiable results: '[paste your bullet point]'. I was a [job title] and this task was about [brief context]. Give me 3 stronger versions."
2. Quantify Achievements
"I [describe what you did at work] but I don't have exact numbers. Help me estimate reasonable metrics I could use, or suggest ways to quantify this achievement that aren't just numbers (percentages, comparisons, scale)."
3. Tailor Resume to Job Description
"Here's my current resume summary and experience section: [paste it]. Here's the job description I'm applying to: [paste it]. Identify the key skills and keywords from the job posting and suggest how to incorporate them naturally into my resume."
4. Career Change Resume Helper
"I'm transitioning from [current field] to [target field]. My relevant skills include [list skills]. Help me reframe my experience to highlight transferable skills. Here's my current experience: [paste experience]."
5. Professional Summary Writer
"Write 3 versions of a professional summary for a [target job title] resume. My background: [years] years in [field], key achievements include [list 2-3], and my goal is [what you're looking for]. Keep each under 4 sentences."
6. Skills Section Optimizer
"Based on this job description: [paste job description], what hard skills and soft skills should I emphasize in my resume? Which ones from my background ([list your skills]) are most relevant? Suggest how to organize them."
7. Experience Section Formatter
"Help me format this work experience properly: Job title: [title]. Company: [company]. Dates: [dates]. My responsibilities and achievements were: [describe in plain language]. Create 4-6 bullet points that highlight results."
8. Gap Explanation Helper
"I have a [X month/year] gap in my employment from [dates]. During this time I [what you actually did]. Help me address this positively on my resume or prepare to discuss it in interviews."
9. ATS Keyword Optimizer
"Review my resume against this job posting and identify keywords I'm missing: Resume: [paste summary and skills]. Job posting: [paste job description]. Suggest natural ways to incorporate missing keywords."
10. Resume Format Advisor
"I'm applying for [type of role] with [X years] of experience. Should I use a chronological, functional, or combination resume format? What sections should I include and in what order?"
Cover Letter Prompts
Write compelling cover letters that get you interviews.
11. Cover Letter Opening Hook
"Write 5 different opening lines for a cover letter for [job title] at [company name]. Avoid clichés like 'I am writing to apply.' Make each one compelling and specific. My most relevant qualification is [your strength]."
12. Complete Cover Letter Draft
"Write a cover letter for [job title] at [company name]. My relevant experience: [summarize in 2-3 sentences]. Why I want this job: [your motivation]. Key achievement that relates: [describe]. Keep it under 350 words and make it personable, not generic."
13. Show Company Knowledge
"I'm applying to [company name] for [position]. From my research, I know they [mention something specific about the company]. Help me weave this into my cover letter to show I've done my homework."
14. Address Requirements Match
"The job posting requires: [list 3-5 key requirements]. My experience: [briefly describe how you meet each]. Write a paragraph for my cover letter that maps my experience directly to their requirements."
15. Cover Letter Closing Strong
"Write 5 strong closing paragraphs for a cover letter. Include a call to action and enthusiasm for the role without being desperate. Position is [job title] and I want to emphasize [your value proposition]."
16. Career Change Cover Letter
"I'm transitioning from [current role/industry] to [target role/industry]. Write a cover letter that addresses why I'm making this change and why my transferable skills make me a strong candidate. Background: [brief description]."
17. Referral Cover Letter
"[Name of referrer] who works at [company] as [their title] referred me to apply for [position]. Write a cover letter opening that leverages this connection professionally."
18. Internal Position Cover Letter
"I'm applying for an internal promotion/transfer to [position] at my current company [company name]. I've been in my current role as [current title] for [time]. Achievements: [list key ones]. Write a cover letter that's appropriate for an internal application."
19. Tone Adjustment
"Rewrite this cover letter paragraph to sound [more confident / more humble / more enthusiastic / more professional]: '[paste paragraph]'. Keep the core message but adjust the tone."
20. Cover Letter Review
"Review this cover letter and suggest improvements: [paste cover letter]. Check for: clichés, weak verbs, generic statements, length issues, and missed opportunities to stand out. Give specific edits."
Interview Preparation Prompts
Walk into interviews confident and well-prepared.
21. Common Questions Practice
"I'm interviewing for [job title] at [company type]. Give me the 10 most likely interview questions I'll face and help me prepare strong answers based on my experience: [brief background]."
22. STAR Story Developer
"Help me develop a STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) story for when I [describe an achievement]. This is for answering behavioral interview questions about [skill/competency]. Make sure the Result emphasizes impact."
23. Weakness Question Strategy
"I need to answer 'What's your greatest weakness?' My actual weakness is [real weakness]. Help me frame this honestly but positively, showing self-awareness and steps I've taken to improve. Give me 2 options."
24. Why This Company Answer
"I'm interviewing at [company]. Prepare an answer for 'Why do you want to work here?' that goes beyond generic reasons. Company info I know: [share what you've researched]. My genuine reasons: [your actual motivations]."
25. Salary Negotiation Prep
"I'm interviewing for [job title] in [location]. The salary range posted is [range, if known]. My current salary is [amount] and target is [target]. Help me prepare talking points for salary negotiation including how to deflect early salary questions."
26. Questions to Ask Interviewer
"Generate 10 thoughtful questions I could ask at the end of an interview for [job title] at [company type]. Avoid questions easily answered by the website. Include questions about team, role, growth, and company direction."
27. Technical Interview Prep
"I have a technical interview for [role] and will be asked about [topics/technologies]. Give me: 10 likely technical questions, key concepts I should review, and tips for explaining my thought process during the interview."
28. Case Interview Practice
"Give me a case interview question appropriate for [type of role]. Then walk me through a framework for approaching it. After I describe my approach, give me feedback."
29. Panel Interview Strategy
"I have a panel interview with [who will be there, if known] for [position]. How should I adapt my approach compared to a one-on-one interview? Give me specific strategies for engaging multiple interviewers."
30. Behavioral Interview Bank
"Create a bank of 5 stories from my career that I can adapt to different behavioral interview questions. My experience: [describe 2-3 key achievements/challenges]. For each story, list which common questions it could answer."
LinkedIn Optimization Prompts
Build a profile that attracts recruiters and opportunities.
31. LinkedIn Headline Options
"Write 5 LinkedIn headline options for someone who is [current/target role] with expertise in [your skills/industry]. Make them attention-grabbing and keyword-rich while still sounding human."
32. LinkedIn About Section
"Write a LinkedIn About section for me. Background: [your experience and career trajectory]. Target roles: [what you're looking for]. Key strengths: [your differentiators]. Tone: [professional but personable]. Include a call to action."
33. LinkedIn Experience Bullets
"Convert these resume bullet points into LinkedIn-friendly format (slightly more conversational but still professional): [paste your resume bullets]. Add context that might be obvious on a resume but isn't on LinkedIn."
34. Featured Section Ideas
"I want to use LinkedIn's Featured section to stand out. My role is [your role] in [industry]. Suggest 5 types of content I could feature (posts, articles, media, links) and give me ideas for each."
35. LinkedIn Connection Request
"Write a personalized connection request message for [describe the person and why you want to connect]. Keep it under 300 characters. Make it specific and give them a reason to accept."
36. LinkedIn InMail to Recruiter
"Write an InMail to a recruiter who specializes in [industry/role type]. I'm looking for [type of opportunity]. My background: [brief summary]. Make it concise and professional, with a clear ask."
37. Engaging with Content
"I want to be more active on LinkedIn to increase visibility. For [my industry/role], suggest: 5 types of posts I could write, 5 ways to add value in comments, and topics I should follow/engage with."
38. Recommendation Request
"Write a message asking [former colleague/manager] for a LinkedIn recommendation. We worked together at [company] where I [briefly describe]. Make it easy for them by suggesting 2-3 things they could mention."
39. Skills Endorsements Strategy
"Based on this job description for my target role [paste or describe], which LinkedIn skills should I prioritize displaying? How should I order them? Suggest skills I might be missing."
40. Profile Review Request
"Review this LinkedIn About section and suggest improvements: [paste your current About section]. Check for: keyword optimization, clear value proposition, appropriate length, and compelling opening."
Networking and Follow-Up Prompts
Build relationships that lead to opportunities.
41. Informational Interview Request
"Write an email requesting an informational interview with [person's role/title] at [company/industry]. I'm interested in [what you want to learn]. We have [connection/no connection]. Keep it brief and make it easy to say yes."
42. Informational Interview Questions
"I have an informational interview with a [their role] in [industry]. Give me 15 questions to ask that will give me valuable career insights without being too generic or making them feel used."
43. Networking Event Follow-Up
"Write a follow-up email to [name] who I met at [event]. We talked about [topic]. I want to [goal: stay in touch, ask for advice, explore opportunities]. Keep it warm but not pushy."
44. Post-Interview Thank You
"Write a thank you email to send after my interview for [position] at [company]. The interviewer was [name/title]. We discussed [memorable topic]. Include something specific and restate my interest."
45. Second Interview Thank You
"Write a thank you note after a second/final round interview. I met with [who]. The role is [position]. I learned [something new about the role/company]. Express enthusiasm and address any concerns that came up."
46. No Response Follow-Up
"Write a polite follow-up email for a job I applied to [X weeks] ago. Position: [title] at [company]. I haven't heard back. Check on status without being annoying."
47. Rejection Response
"I received a rejection for [position] at [company]. Write a gracious response that keeps the door open for future opportunities. Ask if they have feedback (without demanding it)."
48. Staying in Touch
"Write a brief email to reconnect with [person/relationship] who I haven't spoken to in [time]. Include a genuine reason for reaching out, not just 'I need something.' Share an update and show interest in them."
49. Reference Request
"[Person] managed/worked with me at [company]. Write a message asking them to be a reference. Brief them on the role: [position and company]. Make it easy for them to say yes or gracefully decline."
50. Offer Negotiation Email
"I received a job offer for [position] at [company]. Salary offered: [amount]. I want to negotiate for [your target]. Write a professional email that expresses enthusiasm while making the ask. Address [any specific terms to negotiate]."
Tips for Job Search Success
Customize for each application. Generic applications get generic results. Take time to tailor your resume and cover letter for each role.
Research the company. Mentioning specific things about the company shows genuine interest and helps you stand out.
Practice out loud. For interview prep prompts, don't just read the answers—practice saying them until they feel natural.
Be authentic. Use AI to help articulate your experience, but make sure everything reflects who you really are and what you've actually done.
Follow up thoughtfully. A good follow-up can make the difference between being forgotten and being remembered.
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