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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.
Prepare Answers to the Top 10 Interview Questions
You are an interview coach with 15 years of experience. I am interviewing for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Here is my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Write strong, personalised answers to these 10 classic interview questions: Tell me about yourself, Why do you want this role, What are your greatest strengths, What is your biggest weakness, Tell me about a challenge you overcame, Where do you see yourself in 5 years, Why are you leaving your current role, What makes you the best candidate, Describe your leadership style, and Do you have any questions for us?
Build a STAR Story Bank for Your Job Search
You are an interview strategist. I want to build a STAR story bank of 8 versatile stories that I can adapt to any behavioural question. Here is a summary of my key career experiences: [CAREER_EXPERIENCES]. Identify the 8 stories from my background that are the most versatile — covering themes like leadership, conflict, failure, innovation, collaboration, pressure, initiative, and stakeholder management. For each story, write a concise STAR outline and list 3 different behavioural questions it could answer.
Prepare for a Case Study or Technical Interview
Act as an interview preparation coach specialising in case interviews. I have a [INTERVIEW_TYPE] interview coming up for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Here is what I know about the format: [INTERVIEW_FORMAT]. Walk me through the most common question types for this type of interview, the framework I should use to structure my thinking, a worked example of how to approach a typical question, and 3 practice questions I should prepare for. Also tell me the top 3 mistakes candidates make in this type of interview.
Simulate a Full Mock Interview and Get Feedback
You are a tough but fair interview simulator. I want to do a mock interview for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Here is the job description: [JD_TEXT]. Ask me 8 interview questions — a mix of behavioural, motivational, and role-specific questions. After I give each answer, score it 1–5 and give specific feedback on: what was strong, what was vague or weak, and exactly what I should add or change. Start with the first question now.
Prepare for Competency-Based Interview Questions
You are a competency interview specialist. I am interviewing for [JOB_TITLE] which requires these competencies: [COMPETENCY_LIST]. For each competency, write a strong behavioural question I am likely to be asked, then help me draft a STAR answer using examples from my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Flag which competencies I have the weakest evidence for and suggest how to bridge that gap with a partial story or a learning-focused answer.
Write an Executive-Level Resume for C-Suite Search
You are an executive resume writer specialising in C-suite and VP-level positions. I am a [CURRENT_TITLE] targeting [TARGET_TITLE] roles. Here is my career history and key achievements: [CAREER_DATA]. Write an executive resume that: opens with a board-ready executive profile (4 lines), uses a core competencies section instead of a skills list, frames every achievement in terms of business transformation and P&L impact, and is no more than 2 pages. Use language appropriate for an executive search firm submission.
Engage With an Executive Search Firm
Act as an executive career advisor. I am a [CURRENT_LEVEL] professional looking to engage with executive search (headhunter) firms for senior roles in [INDUSTRY]. I have never worked with headhunters before. Advise me on: how executive search firms work and how they differ from contingency recruiters, how to get on their radar without cold calling, what to send them as an introduction, how to manage a search firm relationship over time, and the critical difference between being a 'candidate' and being a 'source' to a headhunter.
Prepare for an Executive Leadership Interview
You are an executive interview coach. I am interviewing for [C_SUITE_OR_VP_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. The board or CEO will be interviewing me. Prepare me for the 5 most important questions at this level: questions about vision and strategy, leading through ambiguity, cultural transformation, financial accountability, and building leadership teams. For each question, write a framework for answering it at the right altitude — strategic, not operational — and give me a sample opening line for each.
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.
Answer Competency Questions for a Senior Role Without Sounding Junior
Act as an executive interview coach. I am stepping up to a senior role and my interview answers keep sounding too operational and execution-focused rather than strategic. Here are 3 answers I gave in a recent interview: [MY_ANSWERS]. Rewrite each one to elevate the altitude: focus on what I decided and why, the trade-offs I navigated, the stakeholders I influenced, and the organisational impact — not just what I personally did. Show me the exact language shift from mid-level to senior-level storytelling.