Job Search & Hiring
Resume tailoring, cover letters, interview prep and salary negotiation
Research a Target Company Before Applying
You are a job search intelligence analyst. I am preparing to apply to [COMPANY_NAME] for a [TARGET_ROLE] position. Help me build a comprehensive company research brief covering: their business model and revenue sources, recent news and strategic moves in the last 12 months, culture and values signals from public sources, what employees say about working there, the key challenges their industry faces right now, and 3 intelligent questions I could ask in an interview that would impress them. Format as a structured research brief.
Build a Targeted Job Search Strategy
Act as a job search strategist. I am looking for a [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY] based in [LOCATION] with a salary target of [SALARY_TARGET]. I have been job searching for [DURATION] using [CURRENT_METHODS] with limited success. Design a focused 30-day job search strategy covering: the best channels for this specific role type, a daily action plan (30 minutes per day minimum), a target list of 20 companies to approach, and the metrics I should track to know if my strategy is working.
Identify Hidden Job Market Opportunities
You are a hidden job market specialist. I know that [PERCENTAGE]% of jobs are never advertised. I am targeting [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY]. Teach me how to access the hidden job market specifically for my target. Give me: 5 tactics to identify unadvertised opportunities, a script for reaching out to hiring managers before a role is posted, the specific signals (LinkedIn activity, company news, team expansions) that indicate a company is about to hire, and how to position myself so I am top of mind when they do.
Create a Job Search Tracker and Metrics System
Act as a job search productivity coach. I want to run my job search like a sales pipeline so I can track progress, identify bottlenecks, and improve my conversion rate at each stage. Design a job search tracker template for a spreadsheet or Notion with columns for: company, role, source, date applied, application status, interview stage, follow-up date, notes, and outcome. Also define the 5 metrics I should review weekly to diagnose where my funnel is leaking and what to do about each one.
Evaluate Whether a Job Posting Is Worth Applying To
You are a job search efficiency consultant. I want to stop wasting time on applications where I am a poor fit or the opportunity is low quality. Here is a job posting I am considering: [JOB_POSTING]. Here is my profile: [MY_PROFILE]. Score this opportunity across 5 dimensions: Role Fit (do my skills match?), Company Quality (is this a good employer?), Career Alignment (does it move me toward my goal of [CAREER_GOAL]?), Compensation Fit, and Application Success Probability. Give a Go / No-Go recommendation with a 2-sentence rationale.
Write a LinkedIn Connection Request to a Recruiter
Act as a job search networking coach. I want to connect with [RECRUITER_NAME], a recruiter at [COMPANY_OR_AGENCY] who specialises in [SPECIALISATION]. I am looking for [TARGET_ROLE] opportunities. Write a LinkedIn connection request note (under 300 characters) that: introduces me in one line, shows I have done my research, and includes a specific and low-friction reason to connect — without immediately asking for a job. Also write a follow-up message (under 150 words) to send once they accept.
Write a Follow-Up Email After No Response to an Application
Act as a persistent but professional job search coach. I applied for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] [DAYS_AGO] days ago and have heard nothing. I want to follow up without seeming desperate or annoying. Write a follow-up email that: references my original application, briefly reiterates my interest and fit in 2 sentences, asks a clear and polite question about next steps, and keeps a confident, not pleading, tone. Also advise when I should send a second follow-up if I still hear nothing.
Build a Target Company Hit List for Your Job Search
Act as a job search targeting strategist. I am looking for a [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY] and I want to build a list of 20 target companies that would be a great fit for my background and goals. My criteria are: [COMPANY_CRITERIA] (e.g. size, growth stage, culture type, mission). For each company category I specify, suggest 4–5 companies with a one-line reason why they fit my criteria. Also suggest where to research each company deeply before applying.
Manage Rejection and Maintain Job Search Momentum
You are a job search resilience coach. I have been searching for [JOB_TITLE] for [DURATION] and have had [NUMBER_OF_REJECTIONS] rejections. I am starting to feel [EMOTIONAL_STATE] and my motivation is dropping. Give me: a structured debrief process to extract learning from each rejection, 3 mindset reframes to maintain confidence, a daily job search routine that prevents burnout, and a set of leading indicators (not just applications sent) that show my search is progressing even before offers arrive.
Identify Red Flags in a Job Description
You are a savvy job search advisor. Here is a job description I am considering: [JD_TEXT]. Analyse it for red flags that indicate a toxic culture, unrealistic expectations, poor management, or a role that will burn me out. Look for signals in: the language used, scope vs seniority level, urgency language, vague compensation, and anything that seems off. List the red flags you find, explain what each one signals, and give me 3 questions to ask in the interview to probe each concern.
Write a Compelling LinkedIn 'Open to Work' Message
Act as a LinkedIn job search strategist. I want to let my network know I am open to new opportunities without triggering anxiety at my current employer. I am looking for [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY]. Write a LinkedIn post (under 150 words) that: signals availability without desperation, highlights my value and what I am looking for, makes it easy for people to refer me, and feels like a confident career move rather than a distress signal. Also advise whether to use the 'Open to Work' badge and how to set it to recruiter-only visibility.
Apply for a Role You Are Underqualified For
You are a bold job search strategist. I want to apply for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] even though I meet only [PERCENTAGE]% of the listed requirements. Here is what I have: [MY_QUALIFICATIONS]. Here is what I lack: [MISSING_QUALIFICATIONS]. Help me build a case for why I should apply anyway: write a cover letter that leads with my strongest match points, addresses my gaps proactively, and makes a compelling argument for why potential and drive matter as much as experience. Also coach me on what to say if asked about the gaps in the interview.
Apply for a Role at a Startup or Early-Stage Company
Act as a startup hiring specialist. I am applying for [JOB_TITLE] at [STARTUP_NAME], an early-stage company. I come from a corporate background at [PREVIOUS_COMPANY_TYPE]. Write application materials that speak to what startups care about: bias to action, ownership mindset, ability to operate in ambiguity, and commercial impact without large resources. Rewrite my most relevant resume bullet points and cover letter intro to use startup-friendly language and eliminate corporate jargon.
Apply for a Remote or Global Role
Act as a remote job search specialist. I want to land a remote or globally distributed role as a [TARGET_ROLE] and I am based in [MY_LOCATION]. My background is: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Help me: tailor my resume to emphasise remote-work-ready qualities, write a cover letter that proactively addresses timezone and communication, identify the best platforms and communities where remote roles in my field are posted, and prepare for the one interview question remote employers always ask: 'How do you stay productive and connected when working remotely?'
Write a Government or Public Sector Job Application
You are a public sector application specialist. I am applying for [ROLE_TITLE] at [GOVERNMENT_BODY]. Public sector applications require a very different approach from private sector. Here is the job description: [JD_TEXT]. Here is my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Help me: write a competency-based personal statement, map my evidence to their exact selection criteria, use the language and values of public sector organisations, and avoid the private sector jargon that disqualifies candidates at the sift stage.
Write a Research Proposal for an Academic Job Application
You are an academic career advisor. I am applying for a [ACADEMIC_ROLE] position at [INSTITUTION_NAME] in the [DEPARTMENT] department. Here is my research background and interests: [RESEARCH_BACKGROUND]. Write a 400-word research proposal statement that: clearly articulates my core research question, demonstrates methodological sophistication, explains the significance and novelty of my work, and shows how it aligns with the department's existing strengths and priorities. Include a brief note on future funding directions.
Ask for a Professional Reference (Former Manager)
You are a professional etiquette coach. I am in the final stages of a job search for [TARGET_ROLE] and need to provide references. I want to ask my former manager, [MANAGER_NAME], at [PREVIOUS_COMPANY] to be a reference. Write a gracious email that: catches up briefly, shares the exciting news about the potential role, explains why I thought of them specifically, and asks if they would be comfortable speaking to my [SPECIFIC_STRENGTHS] if contacted. Include the likely timeline.
Create a Daily Job Search Routine That Prevents Burnout
You are a job search productivity coach. I am conducting a full-time job search for [TARGET_ROLE] and struggling to stay structured and motivated. My available hours per day are [AVAILABLE_HOURS]. Design a daily job search routine that: allocates specific time blocks to applications, networking, skill building, and mental recovery, sets realistic daily targets (number of outreach messages, applications, etc.), includes a weekly review ritual to assess progress, and prevents the emotional exhaustion of an unstructured search. Make it sustainable for a 3-month search.
Decode a Job Description to Understand What They Really Want
You are a job description analyst with deep recruiter knowledge. Here is a job description for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]: [JD_TEXT]. Read between the lines and tell me: what this company is really looking for beyond the listed requirements, what problems this role is being hired to solve, what the day-to-day reality of this job likely looks like, the hidden dealbreakers that will eliminate candidates, and the 3 things I absolutely must demonstrate in my application and interview to be seen as the top candidate.
Identify the Best Job Boards for Your Specific Role
Act as a job search channel strategist. I am looking for [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY] in [LOCATION]. Most candidates waste time on the wrong job boards. Identify the top 8 most effective channels to find this specific type of role — including niche job boards, industry communities, company career pages, LinkedIn strategies, professional associations, and any newsletters or aggregators. For each channel, explain why it is effective for this role type and give one specific action I should take on it this week.
Identify Your Job Search Bottleneck
Act as a job search diagnostics coach. I have been searching for [TARGET_ROLE] for [DURATION]. Here are my current metrics: applications sent: [APPLICATIONS], response rate: [RESPONSE_RATE], interview conversion: [INTERVIEW_RATE], offers received: [OFFERS]. Diagnose exactly where my funnel is breaking down. Is my problem at the application stage (resume and targeting), the response stage (cover letter and profile), the interview stage (preparation and performance), or the offer stage (negotiation)? Give a specific fix for each weak stage with one action I can take this week.
Use AI Tools Ethically in Your Job Search
Act as an AI-savvy job search coach. I want to use AI tools to supercharge my job search without crossing ethical lines or creating inauthentic applications. Advise me on: the specific tasks where AI genuinely adds value (drafting, researching, practising), the tasks where AI use could backfire or feel dishonest (e.g. AI-written interviews, misrepresenting experience), how to use AI as a thinking partner rather than a ghostwriter, and how to ensure my final application and interview answers still sound authentically like me.
Build a Job Search Weekly Review Ritual
You are a job search systems coach. I want to run a structured weekly review every Friday to assess my job search progress, learn from the week, and plan the next week with intention. Design a 30-minute weekly review template for my job search. Include: metrics to review (pipeline, response rates, interviews), a reflection section (what worked, what did not), a learning section (what would I do differently), a planning section (priorities for next week), and a mindset check-in to maintain momentum and address discouragement proactively.
Create a Job Offer Acceptance Email
You are a professional communications coach. I want to formally accept the job offer from [COMPANY_NAME] for [JOB_TITLE]. I have already verbally agreed and the offer letter has been signed. Write a warm, professional acceptance email that: confirms my acceptance of all terms, expresses genuine enthusiasm for the role and team, confirms my start date of [START_DATE], and asks one practical onboarding question (e.g. who to report to, what to bring on Day 1) to show I am already thinking ahead. Keep it warm but concise — under 150 words.
Reflect on a Completed Job Search and Capture Lessons
Act as a career reflection coach. I have just completed my job search and accepted an offer. Before I start my new role I want to document the lessons from this search while they are fresh. Guide me through a structured job search retrospective covering: what worked best (channels, tactics, mindset), what wasted the most time, the single most important thing I learned about myself, the advice I would give a friend starting the same search, and what I would do in the first 2 weeks of my new role to honour the effort this search took.