AI Prompts for Job Search

Here are three to five job postings for [TARGET ROLE] at different companies: [PASTE POSTINGS]. Analyze them and extract the ten most frequently repeated skills, tools, and phrases across all postings. Separate hard skills from soft skills. Highlight any terms that appear in four or more postings, as these are the highest-priority keywords to include in my resume and LinkedIn profile.

Read this job description carefully: [PASTE JD]. Beyond the explicit requirements listed, identify any implied skills or experiences a strong candidate would need but that the posting does not state directly. These are the unstated expectations I need to address in my application materials.

Here are two job postings for similar [TARGET ROLE] roles at different companies: [PASTE POSTING 1] [PASTE POSTING 2]. Identify what is the same and what is different in their requirements. Which posting is a better fit for my background: [BRIEF BACKGROUND SUMMARY]? What would I need to emphasize differently in each application?

This job posting uses vague or corporate language that is hard to act on: [PASTE JD]. Translate each requirement into plain English. For each one, give me a concrete example of the kind of experience, tool, or achievement that would satisfy it so I know what to highlight from my background.

I am applying for [JOB TITLE] roles in [INDUSTRY]. Here are five representative job postings: [PASTE POSTINGS]. Build a prioritized keyword list I should include in my resume for ATS screening. Separate into three tiers: must-have (appears in nearly every posting), important (appears in most), and nice-to-have (appears in some but not all).

My background is in [CURRENT ROLE/INDUSTRY] and I want to move into [TARGET ROLE/INDUSTRY]. Here are my top skills and experiences: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Map each one to a specific skill or requirement common in [TARGET ROLE] job postings. For any gap between what I have and what they need, tell me the fastest way to close it.

Here are three bullet points from my resume written for [CURRENT INDUSTRY]: [PASTE BULLETS]. Rewrite them using the language, terminology, and framing that a hiring manager in [TARGET INDUSTRY] would immediately recognize as relevant. Do not change the substance, only the framing and vocabulary.

I have [X] years of experience as a [JOB TITLE] and I am now targeting [TARGET ROLE]. Here is a summary of my background: [PASTE SUMMARY]. What are my three strongest assets for this transition? Which parts of my background are most directly relevant, and which should I lead with in applications and conversations?

I want to apply for [TARGET ROLE] but I am not sure if I am qualified. Here is a typical job description for this role: [PASTE JD]. Here is my background: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Do an honest gap analysis. Tell me where I am already qualified, where I have partial experience, and where I have genuine gaps. For each gap, suggest the most efficient way to address it.

I am pivoting from [CURRENT FIELD] to [TARGET FIELD]. Write a two to three sentence professional summary I can use at the top of my resume and LinkedIn profile that positions this change as intentional and relevant. It should lead with what I bring, not what I am missing. Do not use the phrase "passionate about."

I am a [JOB TITLE] with experience in [SKILLS/INDUSTRY]. Help me build a list of 10 to 15 specific companies I should target in my job search. For each company, explain why my background would be relevant and what type of role I would most likely be hired for. Focus on companies where I would have a real competitive advantage, not just companies that are well-known.

I am considering targeting three industries: [INDUSTRY 1], [INDUSTRY 2], and [INDUSTRY 3]. My background is: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Rank these industries by fit for my background and explain your reasoning. For the top-ranked industry, name five specific companies I should research first.

I am a [JOB TITLE] looking for roles in [INDUSTRY]. What types of companies in this industry hire for my role that most job seekers overlook? I am focused on roles that appear on major job boards but I may be missing a whole category of employer. What should I be targeting that I am probably not?

I want to apply to [COMPANY NAME] for a [JOB TITLE] role. Summarize what you know about their business, their recent strategic direction, and the type of person who tends to succeed there. What should I know about this company before applying that I would not learn from their website alone?

I have been applying broadly and not getting traction. Here is a summary of where I have applied and what has happened: [PASTE SUMMARY OF APPLICATIONS AND RESULTS]. Analyze this data and tell me what pattern you see. Which types of roles, companies, or industries are producing the most interest? Where should I focus the next 30 days of my search?

Write a cold outreach message I can send to [ROLE/PERSON] at [COMPANY NAME] on LinkedIn. I am a [JOB TITLE] interested in [SPECIFIC ROLE OR AREA]. The message should be under 100 words, lead with a genuine reason for reaching out, make a specific and easy ask, and not ask directly for a job. Make it feel personal, not templated.

I want to request a 20-minute informational conversation with [NAME], who is a [ROLE] at [COMPANY]. I found them through [HOW YOU FOUND THEM]. Write a message asking for this conversation that explains who I am in one sentence, why I specifically want to speak with them, and what I am hoping to learn. Under 80 words. Do not ask for a job or resume review.

I want to reconnect with [NAME], who I worked with at [COMPANY] about [TIMEFRAME] ago. We have not spoken since. I am now searching for [TYPE OF ROLE] and think they might be a useful connection. Write a message that acknowledges the time gap naturally, references something genuine from our shared experience, and makes a specific ask without feeling transactional.

I sent an outreach message to [NAME] [X] days ago and have not heard back. Write a brief follow-up message that is polite, not pushy, and gives them one more reason to respond. Keep it under 50 words. Do not just say "following up on my previous message."

Someone in my network referred me for a role at [COMPANY NAME] or introduced me to [CONTACT NAME]. Write a short thank you message I can send immediately after the introduction or referral. It should be warm and specific, acknowledge what they did, and let them know I will handle the follow-through from here.