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Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read
You are a hiring manager who has read thousands of cover letters. Write a compelling, non-generic cover letter for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Here is the job description: [JD_TEXT]. Here is my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. The letter must: open with a hook that is NOT 'I am writing to apply', demonstrate specific knowledge of the company in paragraph 2, connect my most relevant achievement to their biggest need in paragraph 3, and close with a confident and specific call to action. Total length: under 300 words.
Write a Cover Letter for a Career Change Application
Act as a career change cover letter specialist. I am applying for [TARGET_ROLE] but my background is in [PREVIOUS_FIELD] — a very different area. Here is my relevant transferable experience: [TRANSFERABLE_EXPERIENCE]. Write a cover letter that directly and confidently addresses the career change, reframes my background as an asset not a liability, connects my transferable skills to 2 specific requirements of the role, and shows genuine motivation for the new direction. Do not be apologetic — be compelling. Under 300 words.
Write a Speculative Application Letter
You are a job search strategist. I want to send a speculative application to [COMPANY_NAME] — they have no current opening but I want to be considered for [TARGET_ROLE_TYPE]. Here is why I am passionate about this company: [COMPANY_REASON]. Here is my relevant background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Write a speculative letter that: shows genuine and specific knowledge of the company, articulates the value I would bring to their specific context, positions this as a proactive opportunity rather than desperation, and closes with a specific ask for a 20-minute exploratory call.
Customise a Cover Letter Template for 5 Applications Fast
Act as a job search efficiency coach. I need to send tailored cover letters to multiple companies quickly without each one feeling generic. Here is my base background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Here are 5 companies and roles I am applying to: [COMPANY_ROLE_LIST]. Create a smart cover letter template with clearly labelled placeholder sections I can personalise in under 10 minutes per application. Mark every sentence that must be customised, every sentence that can stay, and provide 2–3 company-specific hooks I can research quickly for each.
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.
Structure a Perfect STAR Answer for a Behavioural Question
Act as an interview preparation coach. I need to answer this behavioural interview question: [INTERVIEW_QUESTION]. Here is a rough description of a relevant experience I can use: [ROUGH_EXPERIENCE]. Structure this into a polished STAR answer (Situation, Task, Action, Result). The Situation should be 2 sentences, Task 1 sentence, Action should be 3–4 specific steps I took, and Result must include a quantified outcome or clear impact. Total spoken length: approximately 2 minutes. Also flag what the interviewer is really testing with this question.
Answer the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Question Perfectly
Act as an interview coach. 'Tell me about yourself' is the most important interview question and most candidates answer it poorly. I am interviewing for [TARGET_ROLE] and my background is: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Write a 90-second answer using the Past-Present-Future framework: a 2-sentence career origin story, a 3-sentence summary of current relevant experience and achievements, and a 2-sentence bridge to why this specific role excites me. Make it conversational, confident, and specifically tailored to [COMPANY_NAME].
Answer 'What Is Your Greatest Weakness?' Authentically
You are an interview coach. The 'greatest weakness' question trips up most candidates. I am applying for [TARGET_ROLE] and my real developmental areas are [REAL_WEAKNESSES]. Help me answer this question in a way that is: genuinely honest (not 'I work too hard'), shows self-awareness, demonstrates that I am actively working on it, and is strategically safe for the role I am applying to. Write 2 versions — one for a mid-level role and one for a senior leadership position.
Research an Interviewer Before a Meeting
You are a pre-interview research specialist. I have an interview with [INTERVIEWER_NAME] who is [INTERVIEWER_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Here is what I can find about them publicly: [PUBLIC_PROFILE_INFO]. Help me build a pre-interview brief: their likely priorities and concerns based on their role, any shared professional interests or common ground I could reference, 2 specific questions I can ask them that show I know their work, and how to adapt my answers knowing who will be interviewing me.
Ask Impressive Questions at the End of an Interview
Act as an interview strategy coach. I am interviewing for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. The interviewer will ask 'Do you have any questions for us?' Most candidates ask generic or compensation-focused questions at this stage. Generate 8 exceptional questions I could ask — ones that demonstrate strategic thinking, genuine curiosity, and a high level of preparation. Categorise them by theme: Role & Team (3), Company Strategy (2), Culture & Leadership (2), and Success Metrics (1). Flag which 3 are highest impact.
Handle a Curveball or Trick Interview Question
Act as an interview coach who has seen every type of unusual question. I just encountered this unexpected or tricky interview question: [TRICKY_QUESTION]. Help me: understand what the interviewer is actually trying to assess, develop a structured approach to answer it that shows calm, clear thinking under pressure, write a sample 60-second answer I can adapt, and identify 3 other curveball questions I should prepare for given that I am applying for [TARGET_ROLE].