ChatGPT for Applications

Draft competitive resumes and cover letters by providing suggestions on content, formatting, and use of keys words that align with job descriptions, so your resume stands out from a crowd.

Using prompts is the primary way to interact with ChatGPT. A prompt is a piece of text that you provide ChatGPT to request specific information or start a conversation. Use AI Prompt Tips. Use the following example prompts in the "Send a message" field to gain career insights:

Example Resume Prompts:

What are action verbs to be used in a resume or job application?
What is the best resume type for [POSITION]?
What skills should I include in a resume or job application for [POSITION]
What recommendations can you provide to improve this resume: [RESUME]
Write a resume for a [TITLE] based on this job description. [Copy/paste the job description.]
Tailor my resume to this job description for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY]. [Copy/paste your current resume and the job description]
Using the resume and job description below, showcase 10 relevant skills I should highlight. [Copy/paste your current resume and the job description.]
Here's my current resume. How would you rewrite it if you were applying to this [TITLE] role at [COMPANY]? Include metrics in the achievements. [Copy/paste your resume and the job description.]
Write 3 bullet points demonstrating my ability to [RELEVANT SKILL OR ACHIEVEMENT].
Write a professional summary for my resume and keep it under 100 words. [Copy/paste your existing resume]
Create a professional summary under 500 characters that showcases my skills and experiences relevant to a [TITLE] role in [INDUSTRY]. [Copy/paste your resume.]
Act as a professional resume writer and provide quantifiable outcomes using these bullet points from my resume. Here is the job title and bullet points: <paste in your last job title and bullet points from one of your roles on your resume>.
I'll provide you with my resume - I need help assessing two things. The first is what roles I could apply for. The second is what industries would match my experience. In general, what are your career recommendations for me? Is that alright?
Based on my resume, I want to continue growing in the same industry, yet look at alternative roles to what I'm doing at the moment. Ideally, my new role should match my [skill set] yet require [new responsibilities and help me learn new know-how]. I basically need [a change of pace]. If I paste in my resume, would you be able to assess what my alternative career opportunities within [BUSINESS] are?

Example Cover Letter Prompts:

Draft a persuasive cover letter in 150 words or less highlighting my qualifications and enthusiasm for the [job title] at [company] using my resume achievements below. [Press "Shift" + "Enter," then copy and paste your resume achievements under the prompt.]
Write a cover letter for [job title] role at [company] and include the five most important keywords from the job description below. [Press "Shift" + "Enter," then copy and paste the job description under the prompt.]
I want you to act as a job seeker. Please write a conversational, 200-word or less cover letter for a marketing role in the tech industry. Please highlight my skills in social media marketing, specifically how I increased the LinkedIn followers for my previous company by 60% in less than six months.
Write a personalized cover letter for a [job title] role at [company] based on this job description and the experience in my resume. Don't worry about including the address or date at the top. [Press "Shift" + "Enter," then copy and paste the job description and your resume under the prompt.]
Below is my current cover letter. How does it stand up to current best practices for cover letters? What should I do to improve it?" [Press "Shift" + "Enter," then copy and paste your cover letter.]
Below is my current cover letter. I'm concerned it may not be attention-grabbing enough to stand out from other applicants applying for the [job title] role at [company]. Give me some suggestions on how to start my letter in a way that immediately captures attention and sets me apart from the competition. I've also included the job description for reference." [Press "Shift" + "Enter," then copy and paste your cover letter and the job description.]

AI-generated content is intended to be informative and helpful; however, it should not be considered as professional advice or a substitute for consulting with qualified experts in career services. We encourage users to independently verify and cross-reference the information provided by the AI model with other reliable sources before making any decisions or taking any actions based on the content. The AI-generated content should be used as a draft for written documents and a starting point for career research and exploration, but it is essential to exercise critical thinking and judgment when editing, interpreting and applying the information for your own career or job search needs.

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