AI for Job Search: Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Prep

AI for Job Search

Resume Optimization

Tailoring to Job Description

Prompt: Optimize my resume for this job:

My resume: [paste resume]

Job description: [paste JD]

Tailor my:
- Summary
- Skills section
- Experience descriptions
- Keywords for ATS

Maintain truthfulness.

ATS-Friendly Formatting

Prompt: Review my resume for ATS compatibility:

[paste resume]

Check for:
- Parsing issues
- Keyword optimization
- Format problems
- Missing sections

Cover Letter Generation

Prompt: Write a cover letter:

Job: [title] at [company]
Key requirements: [from JD]
My relevant experience:
- [Experience 1]
- [Experience 2]
- [Experience 3]

Tone: Professional but personable
Length: 250-300 words
Highlight: why I'm a great fit

LinkedIn Optimization

Profile Summary

Prompt: Write LinkedIn summary:

Role: [Your title]
Experience: [Years]
Specialties: [Your skills]
Achievements: [Key wins]
Looking for: [Job type]

Make it: Engaging, keyword-rich, 150 words

Post Ideas

Prompt: Generate 5 LinkedIn post ideas about:
- Job searching
- [Your industry]
- Professional development

Include: Hook, value, call-to-action

Interview Preparation

Company Research

Prompt: Research brief for interview:

Company: [Company name]
Industry: [Industry]
Role: [Position]

Provide:
- Company overview
- Recent news
- Competitors
- Culture insights
- Questions to ask

Common Questions

Prompt: Help me prepare answers for:

1. "Tell me about yourself"
2. "Why this role?"
3. "Greatest strength/weakness"
4. "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

Based on:
- Role: [Job title]
- My background: [Summary]
- Company: [Company name]

Use STAR method for examples.

Mock Interview

Prompt: Conduct mock interview:

Role: [Position]
Industry: [Industry]
Experience: [My level]

Ask me 5 interview questions one at a time.
After each answer, provide feedback on:
- Strengths
- Areas to improve
- Suggested revisions

Salary Negotiation

Prompt: Help me negotiate salary:

Offer: $[amount]
Market rate: $[range]
My experience: [Years]
Location: [City]
Benefits: [Current offer]

Provide:
- Counter-offer suggestion
- Negotiation script
- Alternative asks if salary fixed
- Email template

Networking Messages

LinkedIn Connection

Prompt: Write LinkedIn connection message:

To: [Name], [Title] at [Company]
Context: [How you found them]
Common ground: [Shared interest/experience]
Goal: [What you hope for]

Length: Under 300 characters
Tone: Professional, genuine

Informational Interview

Prompt: Request informational interview:

To: [Name]
About: [Their role/company]
Why: [Your interest]
Ask: 15-20 minute call

Make it easy to say yes.

Application Tracking

Organization System

Prompt: Create job search tracking system:

Track:
- Company
- Position
- Date applied
- Status
- Follow-up dates
- Contacts
- Notes

Format: Spreadsheet structure

Email Templates

Thank You Email

Prompt: Write interview thank you email:

Interviewer: [Name]
Position: [Role]
Interview date: [Date]
Key discussion points:
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]

Include:
- Gratitude
- Reiterate interest
- Reference specific conversation
- Next steps

Length: 150-200 words

Follow-Up

Prompt: Write follow-up email:

Situation: Applied [X] weeks ago, no response
Company: [Company name]
Position: [Role]

Goal: Gentle reminder
Tone: Professional, not pushy
Length: Under 100 words

Job Description Analysis

Prompt: Analyze this job description:

[Paste JD]

Extract:
- Must-have skills
- Nice-to-have skills
- Company culture indicators
- Red flags
- Questions to ask
- Salary range estimate

Portfolio/Projects

Prompt: Describe this project for my portfolio:

Project: [Name]
What it does: [Description]
Technologies: [List]
My role: [Your contribution]
Outcome: [Results]

Write:
- Engaging title
- 2-paragraph description
- Key achievements
- Technical details

Audience: Hiring managers

Best Practices

✅ Do:

• Personalize AI output
• Fact-check everything
• Maintain authenticity
• Use as starting point
• Practice answers out loud

❌ Don’t:

• Copy-paste without editing
• Fabricate experience
• Use generic applications
• Rely solely on AI
• Skip proofreading

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