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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.
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.
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.
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?'
Prepare for a Culture Fit Interview
Act as a culture fit interview coach. I am in the final stages of interviewing at [COMPANY_NAME] and the next round is specifically focused on culture fit. Here is what I know about their culture: [COMPANY_CULTURE]. Here is my natural working style and values: [MY_STYLE_AND_VALUES]. Help me: understand what 'culture fit' questions are really assessing, prepare authentic answers that show genuine alignment (not just what they want to hear), identify any areas where my style differs and how to address them honestly, and ask culture questions that help me evaluate if this company is right for me.
Write an Application for an Internal Job Opening
You are an internal mobility coach. I want to apply for an internal role: [INTERNAL_ROLE] at my company [COMPANY_NAME]. I have been in my current role as [CURRENT_ROLE] for [TENURE]. Internal applications are different because the hiring manager already knows me. Write a cover letter that: acknowledges our existing relationship without being over-familiar, highlights achievements from my current role that are directly relevant, demonstrates how I have already been operating at the level above, and addresses why this move benefits the business — not just me.
Write a LinkedIn Recommendation for a Colleague
Act as a professional writing coach. I want to write a LinkedIn recommendation for [COLLEAGUE_NAME] who is a [COLLEAGUE_ROLE]. We worked together on [COLLABORATION_CONTEXT] and their standout qualities were [STANDOUT_QUALITIES]. Write a 100–150 word LinkedIn recommendation that: opens with a specific and memorable statement about them (not 'It is my pleasure to recommend'), gives one concrete example of their impact, names a specific strength that others may not immediately see, and closes with an enthusiastic endorsement. Make it feel personal and real, not templated.
Request a LinkedIn Recommendation Strategically
You are a personal brand and job search strategist. I want to request a LinkedIn recommendation from [RECOMMENDER_NAME] who is my [RELATIONSHIP_TYPE]. I am currently job searching for [TARGET_ROLE] and I want the recommendation to highlight [SPECIFIC_QUALITY]. Write a message asking for the recommendation that: is warm and specific, gives them context on what I am applying for, suggests the themes I would love them to cover (without dictating), and makes it as easy as possible for them to say yes and write something great.
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.
Introduction to a Hiring Manager via a Mutual Contact
Act as a job search strategist. I have a mutual connection, [MUTUAL_CONTACT], with the hiring manager [HM_NAME] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I want [MUTUAL_CONTACT] to introduce me. Write a message to [MUTUAL_CONTACT] that: expresses interest in the specific role [JOB_TITLE], highlights 2 reasons why I am an exceptional fit, and asks if they would be willing to make a brief introduction. Make it easy for them by providing a 'forwardable' blurb about my background and interest.
Write a Networking Catch-Up Email (Dormant Contact)
You are a relationship management expert. I want to reach out to [CONTACT_NAME], a former colleague/contact I haven't spoken to in [TIME_PERIOD]. I am starting a job search and want to re-establish the relationship without immediately asking for a job. Write a warm catch-up email that: references something we worked on or a shared interest [TOPIC], gives a brief update on my recent move, asks how they are doing, and suggests a low-pressure way to stay in touch (e.g. coffee or a 15-minute call).
Write a 'Value-First' Networking Outreach Message
You are a networking strategist who believes in 'giving before getting'. I want to reach out to [TARGET_PERSON] in my field. Instead of asking for help, I want to lead with a piece of value. Here is something I recently found or worked on that might interest them: [VALUE_PIECE]. Write an outreach message that: introduces me briefly, explains why I thought this would be relevant to them based on their recent work [THEIR_WORK], and invites a brief dialogue or simply leaves it for them to use. Aim to build a high-quality connection.