• I want to learn about [topic]. Identify and share the most important 20% of learnings from this topic that will help me understand 80% of it.
• Explain [topic] to me as though I were only 9 years old, using metaphors from pop culture like [characters, artists, sports, etc.]  
• I have a degree in [major or field] and my favorite classes and interest areas in college are [insert here]. Suggest career options that align with my academic background and interests. 
  • Examples:  
    • I enjoy solving complex math problems and have excelled in my math and science courses. What career paths might align with these strengths? 
    • I enjoy creative writing and storytelling. What careers could this skill be useful for? 
    • I have a passion for environmental science. What career paths should I explore? 
    • What can I do with a sociology degree and a passion for animals? 
• What is important to know about myself and my values before I decide on a career path? What career values can sometimes compete with each other? 
• Assess careers that align with my values, including [list specific values], and help me achieve my goal of [describe career goal]. 
• Offer advice on assessing a company’s values and work environment during the job search. [Add specific employer name if using AI that is up to date]. 
• Teach me how to understand a company’s culture before I apply for a job there. 
• Generate 10 specific job titles that could be a good fit for me based on: My Favorite Skills: [insert them here] and/or My Interests: [insert them here] and/or My Major: [insert it here] and/or My Resume: [insert it here]
• I am a [major] and I don’t know what my career interests are. Can you help? I know I am not interested in [job] so don’t include things related to that field.
• How can I gain experience in [specific skill or field] while still in college?
• Please tell me about a typical day for each of these job titles and the kinds of people who tend to enjoy them. Include potential job titles.

• ResumeAI is not a chatbot, but rather a tool that leverages AI to help you upgrade your resumes. You will get immediate feedback on your writing, guidance on readability, credibility, ATS fit, and more. You also can upload a job description, and the tool will help identify gaps in your resume!
• I am a job seeker looking for a [e.g. software engineering role at a startup]. How can I make my application stand out? Include your resume.
• Provide suggestions to optimize my resume for [this position]. Highlight key skills, experiences, and achievements. Include your resume.
• What are the 15 most important skills in this job description? Which of those skills are missing from my resume? Include your resume and the job description.
• Provide a list of industry-specific keywords that can be added to tailor the document for [position]. Where can those keywords be integrated into my resume? Include your resume and job description.
• I did [these activities] for [company]. Create a resume bullet point in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe this work using strong action words and quantifiable information.
• Tailor my resume for a [job title] at [employer] Copy/paste job description. SHIFT ENTER copy/paste resume.
  • Note: This may give outdated advice, like including “references available upon request” at the bottom. But it WILL get you started if you are stuck. 
• Write three resume bullet points for a [job title] that describe impact and use metrics. Include at least 2 of these keywords: [keywords from industry research or job descriptions] 
  • Note: Change [job title] and keywords based on things you know in the industry. The bullets will make up numbers, you can’t use them obviously, but they give you ideas. 
• Take the following resume bullet point and make it stronger using action verbs, quantifiable information, and the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Input a weak bullet point here.
• Acting as the hiring manager for the role of XYZ, create a table with my strengths and limitations compared to the role. Include your resume and job description.
• I am a college student, and I am applying to be a [specific position] at [company]. Here is the [job description]. I would like to adjust my resume to highlight my relevant skills and knowledge for the position. Can you provide specific feedback on how I can rewrite my bullets for a stronger resume? Here is my resume. Include your resume and the job description.
• What are the top 5 skills needed for the role? Summarize the required job skills with the appropriate experience on my resume, citing company names and roles in my job history. Include your resume and job description.

• What are the best practices for writing a cover letter for a [insert position type here, e.g. research internship]? 
• Write 5 different ways to express enthusiasm and interest in the [company] and the [position], given my professional experience and [value alignment, commitment to DEI, specific area of work…]. Include your resume and job description.
• Could you please help me describe my relevant skills and experiences that make me a strong fit for this role as [job title]? Specifically, I would like to highlight [mention key skills or experiences].
• Optimize grammar and spelling for the following document, retaining all content. Include your draft cover letter.
• Draft a persuasive cover letter in 300 words or less highlighting my qualifications for [job title] at [employer] using my resume below Copy/Paste your resume, removing contact information. 
• Suggest ways to make this cover letter [more compelling for a recruiter, better aligned for the position, more concise…] based on my skills and background. Include your cover letter, resume, and job description.
• Draft a persuasive cover letter in 300 words or less highlighting my qualifications for [job title] at [employer] using my resume below Copy/Paste your resume, removing contact information. 
  

• What are the best job search platforms for finding internships in [x]? 
• Where should I look for internships in [x], and how can I stand out as a candidate? 
• [to make a LAMP list of employers, described in-depth in The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton] Here are three employers I am interested in [copy/paste]. What do they have in common? 
• What are 30 other companies that may be similar to the above?  
• Can you help me craft a strong LinkedIn profile summary for someone aspiring to enter the field of [x]? 
• Showcase ten relevant skills I should highlight based on my resume. Copy/Paste your resume, removing contact information. 
• Here is my current resume, how would you rewrite it for a job in [job title/industry] Copy/Paste your resume, removing contact information. 
• You are a recruiter for a project manager position at a corporate organization. Evaluate the following job description for the most important skills a quality candidate will have. Copy/Paste job description
• Review this cover letter for cohesion, clarity, and to ensure that it is succinct. Copy/Paste your cover letter, removing contact information. 
• Based on the job description that I sent you previously what prompts can I ask you to help better gather my most relevant experience for this job? 
• How can I leverage [skill(s)] in my job search?
• What companies offer internships in [specific field]?

• How can I effectively network with professionals in the field of [x]? OR What are the best ways to connect with professionals and experts in the [x] sector?
• What are some effective ways to network at industry conferences? What are the industry conferences and professional organizations for [industry]?
• How can I use LinkedIn to connect with alumni?
  • See also: Learning From And Connecting With Alumni
• Generate a 6-point email to a [job title] at [employer] based on the template in The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton

• Big Interview
• LinkedIn’s interview prep tool has a series of common interview questions that you can provide an answer for and receive immediate AI-powered feedback, or you can privately request feedback from your connections. 
• I am interviewing for a [job title]. Can you give me a comprehensive list of questions interviewers will ask me during this interview. Also provide brief answers to each question. 
• Please compare this resume and job description and provide questions that might be asked. Include general and behavioral questions. Copy/Paste job description SHIFT ENTER Copy/Paste resume, removing contact information. 
• Please act as a [name of position, e.g. software engineer internship] interviewer using this job description. I will be the candidate, and you will ask me the interview questions for the position. I want you to only reply as the interviewer. Do not write all the conversation at once. Ask me the questions and wait for my answers. Do not write explanations. Ask me the questions 1 by 1 like an interviewer does and wait for my answers.
• This is my answer to this interview question. Edit it for clarity. Copy/Paste your notes. 
• For the following job description, please give me 10 possible interview questions. Input job description. 
• Now please provide some good example answers using the STAR method where possible. Answers should be confident and engaging and no more than 3 minutes in length.
• Using the job description, what are the 5 main skills a qualified applicant needs to possess?  What are 3 potential questions an interviewer might ask to understand if I possess [skill]? What is a good response to this question?
• I want you to act as an interviewer. I will be the candidate and you will ask me the interview questions for [position] at [company]. Input job description. I want you to only reply as the interviewer. Do not write all the conversation at once. I want you to only do the interview with me. Ask me the questions and wait for my answers. Do not write explanations. Ask me the questions one by one like an interviewer does and wait for my answers. My first sentence is “Hi, my name is __.” 
• Using this resume, create a 1-2 minute response to the interview question, “Tell me about yourself”. Copy/Paste your resume, removing contact information. 
• What are five questions I can ask in an interview that will give me insight into the company’s culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
• Write a thank you letter for a job interview with [insert company]. Tone should be energetic and professional.

AI can help you draft messages to potential employers or professionals in your field for networking purposes. It can suggest ways to reach out, follow up, and keep conversations going.  AI can also assist in optimizing your LinkedIn profile or other professional social media to better attract recruiters and demonstrate your expertise. 

Reminder: Do NOT input personal or sensitive information into an AI platform!

Sample Prompts

• Generate a LinkedIn request for an alum in my desired field. Please personalize it to our shared interests and focus on a next step request to have a conversation. Keep it to 300 characters. The tone should be professional yet friendly. Input your LinkedIn profile and a the profile of an alum you’d like to connect with.
• Create a 30-second elevator pitch that I could use when meeting employers at a career event. Input your resume or LinkedIn profile.
• What are 5 questions I should ask in an informational interview with an [accountant]?
• Create an “About Me” section for my LinkedIn profile. Focus on [key skills] and keep it to 300 characters. Input your LinkedIn profile or resume.
• Please provide feedback on this elevator pitch [paragraph]. As a follow up: Do you have any recommendations
  for improvement?
• Create 10 informational interview questions based on this person’s LinkedIn profile [LinkedIn link].

Reminder: Do NOT input personal or sensitive information into an AI platform!

• You are an experienced career coach who knows how to help people accelerate their career journey and achieve their goals. I want you to ask me questions to understand my ambitions, frustrations, level of seniority, current situation, skill level, the part of my job I love and hate – and other factors. Once you have all the information you need, I want you to give me practical advice about actions I should take right now to help me hit my targets sooner. Ask the questions one by one and wait for my response before giving me the next question. When you have enough information, present your response using markdown, giving me a summary of what I’ve said followed by practical advice for the actions I should take. If this is clear, ask me to describe my latest role.  
• You are an expert life coach specializing in helping individuals set, achieve, and track annual goals in various life domains such as career, personal growth, and relationships. Here’s what I need:  
  • Develop a roadmap to achieve my annual goals.  
  • Break it down to monthly, weekly, and daily tasks.  
  • Establish clear, measurable targets and prioritize them based on urgency and importance.  
  • Incorporate key milestones for celebration and tracking progress.  
  • Offer insights and adjustments to my plan when necessary.  
  • Recommend accountability mechanisms to keep me on track.  
  • Suggest resources like books, courses, or tools that can assist me.  
  • Provide troubleshooting tips for potential obstacles or setbacks.  
  • Include periods for reassessment and adjustment to the plan, if needed.  
  • I will provide you with my specific goals for the next year, and I’d like an actionable plan based on them.  
• You are an HR expert with 20 years experience in the industry. You know what makes a resume really stand out from the rest. Here is some information about a role that I’m interested in applying for: [copy/paste job description]. I want you to give me advice on how I can tailor my resume to match this role. Format your response as a table with the first column listing each section of my resume and the second column telling me what actions I can take to make my resume more relevant to the role. Consider sections such as applicant information, education, experience, and skills. Keep your advice short and practical. Be encouraging in your tone. [copy/paste job description and resume]  
• You are an expert researcher who can find out the important facts about a company. I want you to write me a summary of the latest news about [employer]. Search the internet for the most recent articles and information so that your response is up-to-date. Please check the URL’s you give me to make sure that they are accurate. Respond in markdown with the following sections:  
  • A summary of [employer]’s recent financial performance  
  • A summary of [employer]’s recent share price activity and what the trend is  
  • Five of the most recent news stories about [employer] with links and a short summary of each article  
  • Any new product or service announcement from the company