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Resumes, interviews, job search and career growth

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Create a video interview preparation guide for a [role] interview on [platform]. Include: 1. Tech checklist (camera height, lighting, audio, internet, backup device) 2. Background and appearance tips 3. Body language and eye contact on camera 4. How to use notes without looking at them 5. What to do if the connection…

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Video interview preparation checklist

Look and sound your best on Zoom or Teams interviews, with setup, body language and backup plans.

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You are a manager who has promoted many people. Current level/title: [details] Target level/title: [details] Next-level expectations (from the career ladder): [paste or describe] My impact over the last 12 months: [projects, results, numbers, feedback] Write a one-page promotion case mapping my evidence to each expect…

Claude
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Promotion case document

Make a clear, evidence-based case for promotion that maps your impact to the next level's expectations.

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Act as a learning and development partner. Role: [role] Career goal (1–3 years): [goal] Strengths: [list] Areas to develop: [list] Support available: [budget, mentoring, courses, stretch projects] Create an IDP table: Goal | Skill | Activities (70% on-the-job, 20% learning from others, 10% courses) | Success measure |…

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Individual development plan (IDP)

Create a personal development plan with goals, skills, learning activities and milestones to discuss with your manager.

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Act as a career strategist. Target role: [role] Example job descriptions: [paste 2–3] My current skills and experience: [list] 1. Extract the most common required skills 2. Rate my level for each (none / basic / solid / strong) based on my experience 3. Prioritise the gaps by importance and difficulty 4. Suggest a lea…

Gemini
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Skills gap analysis for your target role

Compare your current skills to what a target role needs and get a prioritised plan to close the gaps.

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Act as a recruiter for remote-first companies. Target role: [role] My remote work experience: [details or none] Time zone and availability: [details] Give me: 1. Remote-ready CV bullets that show async communication, self-management and results 2. A cover letter paragraph about working remotely 3. Answers to common re…

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Remote job applications that stand out

Show remote employers you can communicate, self-manage and deliver results from anywhere.

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You are an empathetic career coach. Company and role: [details] When and why the layoff happened: [e.g. restructuring, 15% of staff] What I achieved there: [highlights] What I've done since: [details] Write: 1. A 20-second interview answer 2. A LinkedIn post announcing I'm open to work (optional, positive tone) 3. A s…

Claude
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Explain being laid off in interviews

Talk about a layoff confidently and briefly, then pivot to the value you bring.

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Help me with references for a [role] application. Potential references: [names, relationship, what we worked on] Write: 1. A request message for each person 2. A briefing note: the role, what the employer cares about, and 3 examples they could mention 3. A thank-you message after they've been contacted 4. Advice on wh…

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Reference request and reference prep

Ask the right people to be references and brief them so they highlight what matters for the role.

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Write an internship application email. Company and team: [details] Why I'm interested: [specific reasons] My studies and relevant projects: [details] Skills: [list] Availability: [dates] Keep it under 180 words, with a strong subject line, a specific reason for choosing them, one standout project, and a clear ask. Als…

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Internship application email

Apply for internships with a concise, enthusiastic email that shows initiative even without experience.

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You are a thoughtful career and education adviser. My field: [field] Option A: [program, cost, duration] Option B: [job offer or job search plan] Career goal: [goal] Finances and personal situation: [details] Help me compare: career outcomes, financial impact (rough estimates), opportunity cost, timing, and personal f…

Claude
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Grad school or job? Decision helper

Weigh further study against starting work, considering cost, career goals and timing.

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You are a hiring panel member for a [role]. The assignment brief: [paste] Time limit: [hours/days] Presentation length: [minutes] Help me: 1. Clarify what the panel is really assessing 2. Plan my time 3. Outline a slide or document structure 4. Identify assumptions to state up front 5. Predict 8 questions the panel wi…

Claude
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Take-home assignment and presentation interview plan

Plan, structure and present a take-home task or case presentation that stands out to the hiring panel.

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Act as a career adviser. Offer A: [role, company, salary, bonus, equity, benefits, commute/remote, team, growth] Offer B: [same details] My priorities ranked: [list] My 3–5 year goal: [goal] Create a weighted comparison table, estimate total compensation for each, list the risks of each, questions I should still ask b…

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Compare job offers side by side

Evaluate two or more job offers on salary, growth, culture, benefits and long-term fit, not just the headline number.

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Write an email declining a job offer. Company and role: [details] Contact: [name] Reason (optional to share): [reason] What I appreciated: [details] Keep it under 120 words, warm and professional, keeping the relationship open. Also write a short phone script.

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Decline a job offer politely

Turn down an offer gracefully and keep the door open for the future.

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