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Design a Self-Study Learning Plan for a New Skill
Act as a learning design coach. I want to develop proficiency in [TARGET_SKILL] within [TIMEFRAME]. I currently have [CURRENT_LEVEL] knowledge of this area and can dedicate [WEEKLY_HOURS] hours per week to learning. Design a structured self-study plan broken into weekly milestones. Include: the best free and paid resources for each phase, practical exercises to apply the learning, and a checkpoint test or deliverable to prove competency at the end of each phase.
Find and Approach a Professional Mentor
Act as a networking and mentorship strategist. I am looking for a mentor in [DESIRED_EXPERTISE_AREA] to support my goal of [CAREER_GOAL]. I am currently a [CURRENT_ROLE] with [YEARS_OF_EXPERIENCE] years of experience. Write a 3-step mentor outreach plan: how to identify the right mentor profile, a personalised cold outreach message template (under 150 words) that is humble and specific, and how to structure the first conversation to make it valuable for both parties.
Get the Most From a Mentoring Session
You are a mentee coaching specialist. I have an upcoming 45-minute mentoring session with [MENTOR_NAME] who is a [MENTOR_ROLE]. I want to make the most of it. My current challenge is [CURRENT_CHALLENGE] and my long-term goal is [LONG_TERM_GOAL]. Design a structured agenda for this session: a brief context-setting opening, 3 specific questions to ask that will generate the most valuable insight, a space for unscripted conversation, and a closing that results in a clear action or introduction. Include a post-session follow-up template.
Write a Thank You Note After a Career Conversation
Act as a professional communications coach. I just had a career conversation with [PERSON_NAME], a [PERSON_ROLE], and I want to send a follow-up thank you note that strengthens the relationship. Key points from our conversation were [CONVERSATION_HIGHLIGHTS] and they suggested I should [THEIR_ADVICE]. Write a warm, specific, and professional thank you email (under 150 words) that references something specific they said, shows I took action on their advice, and leaves the door open for future contact.
Write a Resume for a First Job or Internship
You are a university careers advisor. I am a [DEGREE_SUBJECT] student or recent graduate applying for my first professional role as [TARGET_ROLE]. I have limited work experience but here is what I do have: [EXPERIENCE_AND_ACTIVITIES]. Help me build a one-page resume that makes the most of my academic projects, volunteer work, extracurriculars, and transferable skills. Lead with a strong objective statement and organise sections to put my strongest assets first. Make it competitive against other graduates.
Request an Informational Interview Effectively
Act as a networking coach. I want to request an informational interview with [TARGET_PERSON] who is a [TARGET_PERSON_ROLE] at [TARGET_COMPANY]. We are [RELATIONSHIP_LEVEL] (e.g. no connection, 2nd-degree LinkedIn, met briefly at an event). I want to learn about [SPECIFIC_TOPIC] and I am exploring [CAREER_DIRECTION]. Write an outreach message (under 120 words) that: establishes why I am reaching out to them specifically, shows I have done research, asks for a 20-minute virtual chat, and makes it easy for them to say yes.
Prepare Questions for an Informational Interview
You are an informational interview coach. I have a 30-minute informational interview with [CONTACT_NAME] who is a [CONTACT_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I want to learn about [SPECIFIC_GOAL]. Generate 12 excellent questions I can ask — ones that show I have done my research, extract genuinely useful intelligence, and make the conversation enjoyable for them too. Categorise by theme: Role and Day-to-Day (3), Career Path (3), Company and Industry (3), and Breaking In or Advice (3). Flag which 5 are highest priority if time is short.
Prepare for a Strengths-Based Interview
Act as a strengths-based interview coach. I have an interview at [COMPANY_NAME] that uses a strengths-based format rather than competency-based. In this format they ask questions like 'What energises you?' or 'When do you feel most like yourself at work?' Here is my genuine profile: [STRENGTHS_PROFILE]. Prepare me for the top 8 strengths-based questions I am likely to be asked, explain the difference in how to answer them vs STAR-based questions, and write a sample answer for each that is honest and enthusiastic.
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.
Request an Informational Interview (Alumni Connection)
Act as a career networking coach. I want to reach out to [CONTACT_NAME], an alum of [UNIVERSITY_NAME] who is currently working as [CONTACT_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I am interested in [CAREER_PATH]. Write a message that: leverages our shared alumni connection, expresses genuine interest in their career journey, and asks for a brief (15-20 min) informational interview to learn about their transition into the field. Make it clear that I am looking for advice/insight, not a job referral (yet).
Write a Personal Statement for a Graduate Programme
You are a graduate admissions and careers coach. I am applying to a [PROGRAMME_NAME] graduate scheme at [COMPANY_NAME]. The programme is looking for [PROGRAMME_VALUES]. Here is my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Write a 400-word personal statement that: opens with a specific and memorable hook, connects my academic and extra-curricular experiences to the programme's values, demonstrates commercial awareness, and closes with a forward-looking statement about what I will contribute and where I aim to be in 5 years.
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.