I just started as [role] and feel like an imposter because [reasons]. Help me reframe these thoughts, give me 5 practical actions for the next month, phrases to ask for help confidently, and a way to track evidence of my progress.
Career & Jobs prompts
Resumes, interviews, job search and career growth
99 prompts
Write a proposal for this Upwork job: [paste job post]. Open with their problem, show relevant experience ([examples]), propose a clear approach and timeline, ask one smart question, and keep it under 180 words.
Rewrite my resume for a move from [old field] to [new field]. Lead with a summary that explains the pivot, reframe bullet points around transferable skills and results, add relevant projects or courses, and remove irrelevant details. Resume: [paste]
Write a message asking my manager for feedback on [project/my performance]. Ask 3 specific questions about what to keep doing, what to change, and what would make the biggest difference for my growth toward [goal].
I was laid off from my job as [role] [time] ago and feel [feelings]. Help me process it, list practical first steps (finances, benefits, references), a gentle 2-week plan, and how to talk about it with family and in interviews.
Write a conference talk proposal for [event] on [topic]. Include a catchy title, a 150-word abstract, 3 key takeaways for attendees, target audience, my speaker bio ([bio]) and why this talk is timely.
Create a 5-year career roadmap from my current role [role] to [goal role]. Include yearly milestones, skills and experiences to gain, certifications, networking targets, possible job moves and signs I'm on track.
Help me answer 'Why are you leaving your current job?' The real reasons: [reasons]. Write 3 honest but positive versions that focus on what I'm moving toward, not complaints, each under 40 seconds.
Answer 'Why are you leaving your current job?'
A positive, honest answer about why you're moving on.
Write a short self-introduction for my first week as [role] at [company] to post in the team chat/email. Include my background, what I'll be working on, a fun personal fact, and that I'm keen to meet everyone. Under 120 words.
Guide me through a career values assessment. Ask me to rate and rank values like autonomy, security, impact, creativity, money, learning and balance, ask follow-up questions, then summarise my top 5 values and what kinds of roles and companies fit them.
Create a template for a 'brag document' to track my work accomplishments weekly. Include sections for wins with metrics, feedback received, skills learned, problems solved and help given. Show an example entry for a [role].
Write an internal application letter for the [new role] position. I'm currently [current role] for [time]. Highlight my results [results], knowledge of the company, relationships and why I'm ready for the step up, in a confident but humble tone.
Cover letter for an internal promotion
Applies for an internal role and shows your impact.