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Manage Rejection and Maintain Job Search Momentum
You are a job search resilience coach. I have been searching for [JOB_TITLE] for [DURATION] and have had [NUMBER_OF_REJECTIONS] rejections. I am starting to feel [EMOTIONAL_STATE] and my motivation is dropping. Give me: a structured debrief process to extract learning from each rejection, 3 mindset reframes to maintain confidence, a daily job search routine that prevents burnout, and a set of leading indicators (not just applications sent) that show my search is progressing even before offers arrive.
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.
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.
Write a Compelling LinkedIn 'Open to Work' Message
Act as a LinkedIn job search strategist. I want to let my network know I am open to new opportunities without triggering anxiety at my current employer. I am looking for [TARGET_ROLE] in [INDUSTRY]. Write a LinkedIn post (under 150 words) that: signals availability without desperation, highlights my value and what I am looking for, makes it easy for people to refer me, and feels like a confident career move rather than a distress signal. Also advise whether to use the 'Open to Work' badge and how to set it to recruiter-only visibility.
Apply for a Role You Are Underqualified For
You are a bold job search strategist. I want to apply for [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] even though I meet only [PERCENTAGE]% of the listed requirements. Here is what I have: [MY_QUALIFICATIONS]. Here is what I lack: [MISSING_QUALIFICATIONS]. Help me build a case for why I should apply anyway: write a cover letter that leads with my strongest match points, addresses my gaps proactively, and makes a compelling argument for why potential and drive matter as much as experience. Also coach me on what to say if asked about the gaps in the interview.
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.
Write an Executive-Level Resume for C-Suite Search
You are an executive resume writer specialising in C-suite and VP-level positions. I am a [CURRENT_TITLE] targeting [TARGET_TITLE] roles. Here is my career history and key achievements: [CAREER_DATA]. Write an executive resume that: opens with a board-ready executive profile (4 lines), uses a core competencies section instead of a skills list, frames every achievement in terms of business transformation and P&L impact, and is no more than 2 pages. Use language appropriate for an executive search firm submission.
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.
Prepare for an Executive Leadership Interview
You are an executive interview coach. I am interviewing for [C_SUITE_OR_VP_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. The board or CEO will be interviewing me. Prepare me for the 5 most important questions at this level: questions about vision and strategy, leading through ambiguity, cultural transformation, financial accountability, and building leadership teams. For each question, write a framework for answering it at the right altitude — strategic, not operational — and give me a sample opening line for each.
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?'
Write a Government or Public Sector Job Application
You are a public sector application specialist. I am applying for [ROLE_TITLE] at [GOVERNMENT_BODY]. Public sector applications require a very different approach from private sector. Here is the job description: [JD_TEXT]. Here is my background: [MY_BACKGROUND]. Help me: write a competency-based personal statement, map my evidence to their exact selection criteria, use the language and values of public sector organisations, and avoid the private sector jargon that disqualifies candidates at the sift stage.
Write a Portfolio Cover Letter for a Creative Role
Act as a creative career coach. I am applying for [CREATIVE_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME] and will submit my portfolio alongside my application. Here is a description of my strongest portfolio pieces: [PORTFOLIO_SUMMARY]. Write a cover letter that: opens with a creative but professional hook, briefly introduces my most relevant portfolio piece and what problem it solved, shows I understand the company's creative direction, and directs the reader to specific work in my portfolio. Tone should match the company's creative culture: [COMPANY_TONE].