ChatGPT Prompts

First review the Resume guide on the Emerson website.

• Can you analyze my resume and suggest improvements for applying to [specific job role]?
• What are the key skills and achievements I should highlight on my resume for a position in [industry]?
• How can I incorporate these skill sets and experience [insert keywords] into this resume experience description [insert bullets] for this position [insert job description]?
• I am applying for the position of [insert title/company name] and want to highlight my skills and experience in [insert field of expertise]. Please provide some ideas of ways I could improve my resume.
• What are some great active verbs for [insert job title] resumes?

First review the Cover Letter guide on the Emerson website.

• What are the most effective ways to convey my passion for [industry] in my cover letter?
• Draft a cover letter for a recent graduate applying for a [job title] role at [company name]. Emphasize my degree in [field] and relevant internship experience.
• Draft a cover letter for a [job title] role, emphasizing my accomplishments in [specific achievements] and how they can benefit [company name].
• Generate a cover letter for a career changer moving from [career one] to a [career two] role. Emphasize my skills in [transferable skill in job description 1] and [transferable skill in job description 2].

First review the Interviewing guide on the Emerson website

• What are common interview questions for a [job title] position at [company]?
• What might a hiring manager/recruiter at [insert company name] ask regarding this role [insert job description], based on my experience [insert resume]?
• You’re the interviewer for this role: [insert job description]. Can you develop 3-5 interview questions based on this job description?
• What examples from my background help answer [insert question]?
• I interviewed for [insert job title] at [insert company name/industry]. We talked about [insert details from conversation]. What should I write in my thank-you note to my interviewer who is [insert role of interviewer]?
• Additional prompts provided by The Muse which includes best practices, general prompts, for career changers, specific situations, and for after the interview.

First review the Portfolio guide on the Emerson website.

• What should I include in my portfolio to showcase my skills in [field]?
• Can you suggest examples of strong portfolios in [industry]?

First review the Networking guide on the Emerson website.

• How can I leverage LinkedIn to network with professionals in [industry]?
• Can you provide a draft email to my [industry/class name] professor and a list of questions to ask during a networking meeting during office hours?
• I am interviewing with a [role] who has been in the industry for five years. Analyze their LinkedIn profile [insert text of LinkedIn profile] and come up with three questions I can ask during an informational interview.
• I met with an alumna who is [role] at a [type of company] We talked about ________ during our meeting. Draft a potential follow-up email based on our conversation.
• I am a sophomore in college about to have an informational interview. Suggest some questions for an informational interview with an [role at company].

• My professional background is doing [summarize your background]. Based on my background in [field], what are emerging career opportunities I should consider?
• What are the most in-demand skills in the [industry] sector right now?
• How is the job market for [specific job role] expected to change in the next few years?
• What is the typical career path of a ________ ? For example, what is the typical career path of a [role]? 
• What are some entry-level positions for ________ concentrators/majors? For example, what are some entry-level positions for [role]? 
• All Undergrade and Graduate Students: Check out the Career Path section of Emerge.
• For Grad students:

  • Graduate Career Action Plan
  • Graduate Program Industry Guides

First review the Job Search guide on the Emerson Website.

• What are the best job search strategies for entering the [industry] sector?
• What are companies in [industry] that are appropriate for [experience and education level] located in [city]?
• I think this job is really interesting [insert copy and pasted job description]. What key words can I used to describe jobs similar to this one?
• Can you help me create a system for tracking my job applications and follow-ups?
• What types of companies in [industry] are known for promoting a healthy work-life balance?

First review the Freelance guide on the Emerson website.

• What are the steps to start freelancing in [field]?
• How can I market my skills effectively as a consultant in [industry]?
• What are the best strategies for transitioning from [current industry] to [desired industry]?
• Can you suggest transferable skills that are valuable in both [current industry] and [desired industry]?
• What careers blend ________ and ________? For example, what careers blend political science and human rights activism? 

• What are the typical salary ranges for a [job title] in [location]?
• Can you provide information on the cost of living and job market in [city] for [job title]?
• Help me craft an argument for a salary raise based on my achievements: [insert achievements].
• What are the standard salary ranges for an entry level [job title] at a [describe company]?
• How can I position myself for a promotion within my current company?