78 prompts
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…
Talk about a layoff confidently and briefly, then pivot to the value you bring.
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…
Apply for internships with a concise, enthusiastic email that shows initiative even without experience.
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…
Evaluate two or more job offers on salary, growth, culture, benefits and long-term fit, not just the headline number.
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.
Turn down an offer gracefully and keep the door open for the future.
Write an email accepting a job offer. Role and company: [details] Contact: [name] Agreed terms to confirm: [salary, start date, title, location/remote] Questions before day one: [list] Keep it enthusiastic and clear, under 150 words, and add a checklist of things to do before my start date.
Accept an offer professionally and confirm the key details in writing.
You are a career coach. I resigned to join [new company] and my current employer has offered: [counteroffer details]. Why I wanted to leave: [reasons] What the new role offers: [details] Help me: 1. Questions to ask myself before deciding 2. Risks of accepting a counteroffer 3. A script to decline the counteroffer gra…
Think clearly about a counteroffer and respond in a way that protects your reputation either way.
I'm having an informational interview with [name, role, company]. I'm a [your situation] interested in [field/role]. Create: 1. A short request message (if I haven't asked yet) 2. 15 questions grouped by: their path, day-to-day work, skills that matter, the industry, advice for me 3. The 6 most important questions for…
Make the most of a 20-minute career chat with someone in the role or company you're curious about.
Write a cold email to a hiring manager. Role (posted or hoped for): [role] Company: [company] Hiring manager: [name, title] Something specific about their team or company: [recent news, product, post] My most relevant achievement: [with numbers] Keep it under 120 words: specific opener, my value, a relevant result, an…
Reach out directly to a hiring manager with a short, specific message that shows the value you'd bring.
You are a job search coach. Target roles: [roles] Location/remote: [details] Experience level: [level] Hours per week available: [hours] What I've tried so far: [details and results] Create: 1. A target company list approach (how to choose 30 companies) 2. Weekly plan: applications, networking messages, follow-ups, sk…
A focused job search plan that balances applications, networking and skill-building, with weekly targets.
Write a thank-you email after my interview. Role and company: [details] Interviewer: [name, title] Something specific we discussed: [topic] A point I want to reinforce or add: [strength or something I forgot to mention] Keep it under 150 words, warm and professional, with 2 subject line options. Also write a shorter L…
Send a short, memorable thank-you note within 24 hours that reinforces why you're a great fit.
Write a polite follow-up email. Situation: [applied / interviewed] for [role] at [company] on [date] Who to contact: [recruiter or hiring manager] They said they'd reply by: [date, if known] Any update to share: [new achievement, other offer timeline] Write a first follow-up (under 100 words), a second follow-up for o…
Politely check in after an interview or application without sounding pushy.
I have an interview for [role] at [company] with [interviewer role, e.g. hiring manager / HR / future teammate]. What I know about the company: [notes] What matters to me in a job: [growth, team culture, flexibility, impact] Give me 15 questions grouped by: the role and success, the team and manager, company direction…
Ask thoughtful questions at the end of an interview that show genuine interest and help you evaluate the job.