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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.
Prepare a 30-60-90 Day Plan to Impress in an Interview
You are a job search strategy coach. I am interviewing for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] and want to bring a 30-60-90 day plan to demonstrate initiative and strategic thinking. Here is what I know about the role and company: [ROLE_AND_COMPANY_CONTEXT]. Build a compelling 30-60-90 day plan with: Day 1–30 (learn and listen), Day 31–60 (contribute and plan), Day 61–90 (lead and deliver). Include 3 specific actions per phase and one measurable deliverable I commit to by Day 90.
Describe Your Management Style in an Interview
Act as an executive interview coach. I am interviewing for a management role and will be asked: 'How would you describe your management style?' My authentic approach to managing people is [MY_MANAGEMENT_APPROACH]. Write a 90-second answer that: describes my style in concrete, specific terms (not generic buzzwords), includes a brief real example of it in action, acknowledges that I adapt my style to different people and situations, and connects it to the outcomes I consistently get from teams.
Answer 'Why Do You Want to Work Here?' Specifically
You are an interview preparation coach. I am interviewing at [COMPANY_NAME] for [JOB_TITLE] and need to answer 'Why do you want to work here?' in a way that is specific, genuine, and impressive. Here is what I genuinely find compelling about this company: [GENUINE_REASONS]. Here is my research on the company: [COMPANY_RESEARCH]. Write a 60-second answer that: goes beyond the obvious (great company, great products), connects their specific mission or direction to my own career motivations, and includes one company detail that shows I have done real research.