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Career & Jobs prompts

Resumes, interviews, job search and career growth

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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.

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Imposter syndrome at a new job

Practical ways to handle self-doubt in a new role.

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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.

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Freelance proposal on Upwork

Short, specific proposals that win freelance jobs.

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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]

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Career change resume

A resume that reframes past experience for a new field.

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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].

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Manager feedback request

Asks your manager for specific, useful feedback.

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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.

Claude
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Job loss emotional reset

Support and a practical plan after being laid off.

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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.

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Speaking at a conference: proposal

A talk proposal that gets accepted.

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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.

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Five-year career roadmap

A step-by-step plan toward your long-term career goal.

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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.

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Answer 'Why are you leaving your current job?'

A positive, honest answer about why you're moving on.

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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.

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Self-introduction for a new job

A warm intro message for your first week.

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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.

Claude
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Career values assessment

Clarifies what matters most to you in work.

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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].

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Workplace accomplishment journal

A system to capture wins for reviews and raises.

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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.

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Cover letter for an internal promotion

Applies for an internal role and shows your impact.

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