AI prompts for resumes, interviews and careers
Prompts for ATS-friendly resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, salary negotiation, LinkedIn profiles, freelance proposals and career change plans. Works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
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ATS-friendly resume rewrite
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Rewrite my resume to match this job description and pass applicant tracking systems. - Mirror key skills and keywords from the job post naturally - Rewrite every bullet as action verb + task + measurable result - Write a 3-line professional summary tailored to the role - Keep it to [1 / 2] pages and in a simple, ATS-safe format - List any missing skills I should address Job description: [paste] My resume: [paste]
Mock interview with feedback
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Act as a hiring manager at [company] interviewing me for [role]. Ask me one question at a time: start with behavioural, then technical, then a curveball. After each answer, score it from 1 to 10, explain what was strong and weak, and show a better answer using the STAR method. Begin with the first question.
Cover letter that does not sound generic
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Write a cover letter for the [role] position at [company]. Open with a specific reason I am drawn to this company: [reason]. Connect 2 of my achievements to their needs: [achievements]. Keep it under 250 words, confident but not arrogant, and end with a clear next step. No cliches like I am writing to express my interest.
Salary negotiation script
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
I received an offer for [role] at [salary] in [city]. Market range for this role is [range]. I want [target]. Write a negotiation email and a phone script. Include how to anchor, how to respond if they say the budget is fixed, and which non-salary items to negotiate (sign-on bonus, remote days, title, learning budget).
LinkedIn profile optimizer
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Optimise my LinkedIn profile for recruiters searching for [target role]. Write: 5 headline options under 220 characters, an About section in first person (hook, expertise, proof, CTA), 3 rewritten experience entries with metrics, and a list of 15 skills to add. Current profile: [paste]
Career change roadmap
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
I am a [current role] with [years] years of experience and want to move into [target role] within [timeframe]. Analyse my transferable skills, the skill gaps, the fastest credible learning path, 3 portfolio projects that would prove I can do the job, and how to position my story on my CV and LinkedIn.
Performance review self-assessment
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Help me write my performance self-review. My role: [role]. This period I: [list achievements, projects, numbers]. Challenges: [list]. Write it using impact-focused language with metrics, link work to company goals, acknowledge one growth area honestly, and propose 3 goals for next period. Keep it confident and under 400 words.
Networking and referral message
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a short LinkedIn message to [person, role at company] asking for advice about [team / role], not directly for a job. Mention a specific thing they posted or did, keep it under 80 words, and make it easy to say yes to a 15-minute chat. Then write a follow-up asking for a referral after the chat.
Freelancer proposal for Upwork or Fiverr
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Write a winning proposal for this freelance job post: [paste job post] My background: [skills and relevant work]. Open with the client's problem, not my bio. Show I read the post with 1 specific detail, propose a simple plan in 3 steps, mention one relevant result, ask one smart question, and keep it under 150 words.
Portfolio project ideas
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Suggest 8 portfolio projects for a [role, for example junior data analyst / UX designer / developer] targeting [industry]. For each: the problem it solves, tools to use, dataset or resources, what to show in the case study, and how long it takes. Rank by how impressive they are to hiring managers.
Resignation letter
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a professional, warm resignation letter to [manager] at [company]. My last day will be [date]. I want to thank them for [specific things], offer help with the handover, and keep the door open. Under 200 words, no negative comments.
Interview answer: tell me about yourself
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a 60 to 90 second answer to "Tell me about yourself" for a [role] interview at [company]. Use present, past, future structure. My background: [summary]. Connect my experience to what the company needs: [job description highlights]. Make it conversational, not memorised-sounding.
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Career and Resume prompts: FAQ
Can ChatGPT write my resume?
It can rewrite and tailor your resume to a job description very well. Always check that every claim is true and add your own real numbers.
How do I practise interviews with AI?
Ask the AI to act as the hiring manager, ask one question at a time and score each answer with feedback using the STAR method.
Are these prompts free to use?
Yes. Every prompt in the Softsols AI prompt library is free to copy, edit and use for personal or commercial work.
How do I customise a prompt?
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details. The more specific your context, audience and desired format, the better the result.
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