30 Ai Career Prompts for Job Seekers
Dr. Karan Gupta is a Harvard Business School alumnus and career counsellor with 27+ years of experience and 160,000+ students guided. His insights on general come from decades of hands-on experience helping students achieve their goals.
Resume & Profile Optimization
1. LinkedIn Summary Rewrite
"Here's my LinkedIn summary: [paste]. Rewrite it to grab recruiter attention in the first 3 lines and position me as a problem-solver, not just a task-doer."
2. Resume Language Analyzer
"Analyze my resume: [paste]. Identify weak verbs and passive language, then suggest powerful alternatives that quantify my impact."
3. Industry-Specific Resume Adaptation
"I'm targeting [industry]. Rewrite my resume bullet points to mirror the language hiring managers in this field actually use."
4. Core Competencies Builder
"Here are 5 job descriptions I want: [paste]. Extract the common skills and create a 'Core Competencies' section for my resume."
5. Experience Level Elevator
"Review my resume: [paste]. Flag anything that makes me sound junior or inexperienced, and suggest mature alternatives."
Cover Letter & Application
6. Compelling Cover Letter Generator
"Job posting: [paste]. Write a 3-paragraph cover letter that opens with a hook, proves I researched the company, and closes with a specific call-to-action."
7. Company Research Integrator
"Company: [name]. Find 3 recent initiatives or values they mention publicly, and help me weave them naturally into my application."
8. Standout Opening Line
"I'm applying to [role]. Create an opening sentence that immediately separates me from 200 other applicants."
9. Cover Letter Personalizer
"Here's a generic cover letter: [paste]. Personalize it for [company] without sounding forced or flattering."
10. Value Proposition Statement
"Draft a 50-word 'Why I'm applying' statement that focuses on what I can contribute, not what I want to gain."
Interview Preparation
11. Behavioral Questions Generator
"Role: [insert]. Generate 10 behavioral questions I'm likely to face, plus the STAR framework structure for each answer."
12. Weakness-to-Strength Converter
"Here's a tricky question I got asked: [paste]. Give me 3 ways to answer it that turn a weakness into strategic self-awareness."
13. Perfect Pitch Builder
"Interview tomorrow for [role]. Create a 2-minute 'Tell me about yourself' pitch that's chronological, confident, and ends with enthusiasm for this specific job."
14. Recovery Answer Crafter
"I froze when asked: [question]. Help me craft a recovery answer that's honest but still positions me as capable."
15. Intelligent Questions Generator
"Company: [name]. Suggest 5 intelligent questions I can ask the interviewer that show I've done deep research."
Networking & Outreach
16. LinkedIn Connection Message
"I want to connect with [job title] at [company]. Write a LinkedIn message that's brief, specific, and doesn't ask for a job directly."
17. Event Follow-Up Email
"I met [name] at [event]. Draft a follow-up email that references our conversation and proposes a clear next step."
18. Cold Outreach Template
"Create a 'cold email' template I can send to 10 professionals in [field] asking for a 15-minute informational chat."
19. Warm Introduction Message
"Someone introduced me to [name]. Write a warm introduction message that makes a strong first impression in 4 sentences."
20. Professional Check-In
"I haven't heard back from [company] in 2 weeks. Write a polite check-in email that reignites interest without sounding pushy."
Skill Building & Portfolio
21. Quick-Win Project Ideas
"I want to break into [field] but lack experience. Suggest 5 micro-projects I can build in 2 weeks that hiring managers will actually care about."
22. High-Impact Skill Identifier
"Here's my current skillset: [list]. Identify the ONE skill that—if mastered—would 10x my employability in [industry]."
23. 30-Day Learning Roadmap
"Create a 30-day learning roadmap to go from beginner to 'hireable' in [skill], with free resources only."
24. Portfolio Format Optimizer
"I want to showcase [skill]. Suggest 3 portfolio formats that work better than a traditional resume for visual proof."
25. Certification Value Assessor
"Field: [insert]. What certifications or courses do hiring managers in this space actually respect vs. ignore?"
Salary & Negotiation
26. Market-Rate Counter Offer
"I'm offered [amount] for [role] in [city]. Research market rates and draft a counter-offer email with 3 data-backed reasons."
27. Salary Expectation Script
"They asked my salary expectations. Help me give a range that's ambitious but justified, with a script that avoids naming a number first."
28. Reconsideration Request
"The offer is lower than expected. Write a response that expresses gratitude but firmly asks for reconsideration based on [specific value I bring]."
29. Professional Offer Withdrawal
"I accepted an offer but got a better one 2 days later. Draft a professional withdrawal message that doesn't burn bridges."
30. Benefits Negotiation Script
"Create a script for discussing non-salary benefits (remote work, learning budget, equity) when base pay isn't negotiable."
Why Choose Karan Gupta Consulting?
- 27+ years of expertise in overseas education consulting
- 160,000+ students successfully counselled
- Personal guidance from Dr. Karan Gupta, Harvard Business School alumnus
- Licensed MBTI® and Strong® career assessment practitioner
- End-to-end support from career clarity to visa approval
Dr. Karan Gupta
Harvard Alumnus | Career Counsellor
With 27+ years of experience, Dr. Karan Gupta has helped 160,000+ students achieve their study abroad dreams at top universities worldwide.
