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Decline a Job Offer Gracefully
You are a professional communications advisor. I want to decline a job offer from [COMPANY_NAME] for [JOB_TITLE]. I am declining because [REAL_REASON] but I want to preserve the relationship for the future. Write a gracious decline email that: thanks them genuinely and specifically, declines clearly without over-explaining, leaves the door open for future opportunities, and takes under 2 minutes to read. Also suggest what I should do with this contact on LinkedIn after declining.
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 Job Search Network From Scratch
You are a job search networking coach. I am starting a job search for [TARGET_ROLE] and my current professional network is [NETWORK_DESCRIPTION]. I am introverted and not a natural networker. Design a 30-day network-building plan that feels authentic rather than transactional. Cover: how to identify the right people to connect with, what to say in first outreach, how to add value before asking for anything, and how to build 10 meaningful new connections in 30 days without attending a single awkward event.
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.
Get a Referral From Someone in Your Network
Act as a job search networking strategist. I have spotted a job opening at [COMPANY_NAME] for [JOB_TITLE] and I know [CONTACT_NAME] who works there as [CONTACT_ROLE]. I would like to ask for a referral or internal introduction. Write a message to [CONTACT_NAME] that: acknowledges our relationship warmly, shares my interest in the specific role, briefly makes the case for why I would be a good fit (making it easy for them to advocate for me), and includes a specific and low-effort ask. Keep it under 150 words.
Follow Up After a Networking Event
You are a professional relationship coach. I met [CONTACT_NAME] at [EVENT_NAME] and we had a great conversation about [CONVERSATION_TOPIC]. I want to follow up within 48 hours to keep the momentum. Write a follow-up message that: references something specific from our conversation, adds a piece of value (an article, a connection, or an insight), and either suggests a next step or makes a soft ask that is appropriate to the relationship. Write both a LinkedIn DM version and an email version.
Write a Thank You Note After a Referral
Act as a professional etiquette and relationship coach. [REFERRER_NAME] referred me for a job at [COMPANY_NAME] and I want to thank them properly. The outcome so far is [CURRENT_OUTCOME] (e.g. I got an interview, I got the job, I did not advance). Write a thank you message that is specific, genuine, and proportional to the level of help they gave. Include a brief update on where things stand and close with an offer to return the favour in some way. Under 150 words.
Work Effectively With a Recruiter Agency
You are a job search strategist who knows how recruitment agencies operate. I want to work with external recruiters to find a [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY]. Help me: understand how agency recruiters are incentivised and what that means for my job search, write an introductory email to a relevant recruiter that makes me easy to place, the information to share and withhold in early conversations, how to manage multiple recruiters without creating conflict, and the red flags that indicate a recruiter is not working in my interests.
Write a Strong Response to a Recruiter InMail
Act as a job search coach. I received a LinkedIn InMail from a recruiter about a potential role. Here is the message they sent: [RECRUITER_MESSAGE]. I am [LEVEL_OF_INTEREST] in this opportunity. Write a reply that: is warm and professional regardless of interest level, asks the 3 most important qualifying questions to determine if this is worth pursuing, avoids immediately disclosing my current salary, and either moves the conversation forward or politely closes it depending on my level of interest.
Answer 'What Are Your Salary Expectations?' Strategically
You are a salary negotiation coach. The question 'What are your salary expectations?' is a trap if answered poorly. I am applying for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_TYPE] and my target range is [SALARY_RANGE] based on market research. Coach me on: whether to answer early or defer, exactly what to say if forced to give a number early, how to anchor high without losing the opportunity, and the follow-up question I should ask to shift the conversation to total compensation rather than just base salary.
Negotiate a Signing Bonus or Additional Benefits
Act as a job offer negotiation specialist. I have received an offer for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] with a base salary of [BASE_SALARY]. They cannot increase the base but I want to negotiate additional value. Here are the items I want to negotiate: [NEGOTIATION_WISH_LIST] (e.g. signing bonus, extra PTO, remote work, earlier review date, professional development budget). Write a negotiation email that: leads with appreciation, requests multiple items (so I can concede on some), frames each ask in terms of business value, and closes warmly.