15 Resume & Cover Letter AI Prompts

Get interview-ready with AI. These 15 prompts help you write a polished resume, tailor cover letters, and stand out from other applicants.

THE 15 PROMPTS

RESUME (1-7)

1. "Here are my job responsibilities from my current role: [PASTE]. Rewrite each as achievement-focused bullet points using strong action verbs. Quantify results where possible (even estimated ranges are fine)."

2. "Here is my resume: [PASTE]. Here is the job description: [PASTE]. Tell me: what keywords am I missing? What should I emphasise more? What should I cut to better match this role?"

3. "Write a 3-line professional summary for my resume. My background: [PASTE BRIEF DESCRIPTION]. Target role: [JOB TITLE]. Make it specific and results-focused — not generic."

4. "I have a gap in my employment from [DATE] to [DATE]. Help me write a brief, honest explanation I could include on my CV or use in an interview."

5. "I'm changing careers from [OLD FIELD] to [NEW FIELD]. Help me reframe my existing experience to be relevant to the new direction. List the transferable skills and how to position them."

6. "Rewrite this bullet point to be stronger and more specific: [PASTE BULLET]. Use the format: [Action verb] + [What I did] + [Result/Impact]."

7. "Review my resume for ATS (Applicant Tracking System) compatibility. Here is my resume: [PASTE]. Here is the job description: [PASTE]. What changes should I make to pass automated screening?"

COVER LETTERS (8-12) 8. "Write a cover letter for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]. Job description: [PASTE]. My background: [2-3 SENTENCES]. Do NOT start with 'I am writing to apply'. Keep it to 3 short paragraphs. Tone: confident, professional, human."

9. "Here is a cover letter I drafted: [PASTE]. Make it more specific and compelling. Remove any generic phrases. The hiring manager's name is [NAME / 'not known']."

10. "Write the opening paragraph of a cover letter that immediately hooks the reader. The role is [JOB TITLE]. Something specific I know about [COMPANY]: [DETAIL]."

11. "Write 3 different closing paragraphs for a cover letter. Each should create a different impression: one confident, one collaborative, one concise."

12. "I'm applying for [ROLE] without meeting all the requirements. I'm missing experience in [AREA]. Write a paragraph addressing this honestly while positioning my transferable strengths."

INTERVIEW PREP (13-15) 13. "I have an interview for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]. Give me the 10 most likely questions. For each, tell me what a strong answer structure looks like."

14. "I need to prepare a 2-minute 'Tell me about yourself' answer for [JOB TITLE]. My background: [PASTE]. Help me structure a compelling, concise response."

15. "Here is my answer to 'Tell me about a time you overcame a challenge': [PASTE]. Improve it using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make it more specific and impactful."

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