75 ChatGPT Prompts for Career Growth (That Actually Work)

This is a practical collection of prompts for real career tasks—performance reviews, salary conversations, interviews, resumes, and career planning.

Each prompt is designed to be copied, customized, and used immediately. I've included examples of good inputs so you can see what "specific" looks like in practice.

One important note before you start: These prompts work best when you provide specific details about your actual work. Generic inputs produce generic outputs. If you find yourself struggling to fill in the brackets, that's a sign you need to document your achievements first.

How to Use This Guide

1. Find the section relevant to your current need
2. Copy the prompt
3. Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific details
4. Run it and refine based on the output

The prompts are organized by career task:

• Performance Reviews & Self-Assessments
• Salary Negotiation
• Interview Preparation
• Resume & LinkedIn
• Career Strategy & Planning

Part 1: Performance Reviews & Self-Assessments

Writing Your Self-Assessment

Prompt 1: Summarize achievements into a self-assessment paragraph

Write a self-assessment paragraph (150-200 words) based on these achievements from the past [time period]. The tone should be confident and professional, highlighting impact on the team and company.

My role: [Your job title]
Key achievements:
1. [Achievement 1 with metric]
2. [Achievement 2 with metric]
3. [Achievement 3 with metric]

Example input:

My role: Senior Product Manager
Key achievements:
1. Launched the team collaboration feature—340 enterprise accounts adopted it in Q1, contributing to $1.2M in upsells
2. Reduced feature delivery time from 3 weeks to 9 days by establishing clearer sprint planning processes
3. Led customer research program (23 interviews) that informed the new onboarding redesign

Prompt 2: Turn a vague accomplishment into a specific one

Help me make this work accomplishment more specific and impactful. Ask me clarifying questions about the context, scope, and outcomes until you have enough detail to rewrite it as a compelling achievement statement.

Vague accomplishment: [Your vague description]
My role: [Your job title]

Prompt 3: Quantify an achievement that seems unquantifiable

Help me find metrics for this accomplishment. Ask me questions about time saved, people affected, frequency, costs, or quality improvements until we find meaningful numbers.

Accomplishment: [Description of what you did]
Context: [Any relevant background]

Prompt 4: Write about a challenge you overcame

Write a self-assessment paragraph about how I handled a professional challenge. Frame it constructively—acknowledge the difficulty, explain my approach, and highlight what I learned.

The challenge: [What happened]
How I addressed it: [What you did]
The outcome: [What resulted]
What I learned: [Your takeaway]

Prompt 5: Address an area for improvement constructively

Help me write about an area for improvement in my self-assessment. I want to acknowledge it honestly without being overly self-critical, and include a concrete plan for growth.

Area I'm working on: [The skill or behavior]
Why it matters: [Impact on my work]
Steps I'm taking: [What you're doing about it]

Prompt 6: Connect achievements to company goals

Help me reframe these achievements to show how they connect to broader company or team goals.

Company/team priorities this period: [List 2-3 key priorities]
My achievements:
1. [Achievement 1]
2. [Achievement 2]
3. [Achievement 3]

Setting Goals

Prompt 7: Create SMART goals for next review period

Help me turn these general development areas into SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for the next [time period].

Areas I want to develop:
1. [Area 1]
2. [Area 2]

My current role: [Job title]
Key responsibilities: [Brief description]

Prompt 8: Identify skill gaps based on career goals

Based on my current role and where I want to go, help me identify the most important skill gaps to address.

Current role: [Your job title]
Target role: [Where you want to be in 2-3 years]
Skills I'm confident in: [List your strengths]

Preparing for the Review Conversation

Prompt 9: Anticipate tough questions from your manager

I'm preparing for my performance review. Based on my situation, what tough questions might my manager ask, and how should I prepare to answer them?

My role: [Job title]
Key achievements this period: [Brief summary]
Areas where I struggled: [Be honest]
Anything notable: [Promotions, team changes, missed targets, etc.]

Prompt 10: Prepare questions to ask your manager

Generate thoughtful questions I can ask my manager during my performance review. I want questions about feedback, growth opportunities, and expectations—not generic questions.

My role: [Job title]
My career goals: [Brief description]
Topics I'm curious about: [Any specific areas]

Part 2: Salary Negotiation

Research & Preparation

Prompt 11: Build a case for a raise

Help me build a logical case for a salary increase. Based on these achievements, draft 3 key points I can make to my manager.

My role: [Job title]
Company: [Company type/size]
Years in role: [Time]
Key achievements:
1. [Achievement with metric]
2. [Achievement with metric]
3. [Achievement with metric]
Current salary: [If you want to include]
Target increase: [Percentage or amount]

Prompt 12: Calculate the value you've delivered

Help me estimate the financial value of these achievements. For each one, suggest a reasonable way to calculate or estimate the dollar impact.

My achievements:
1. [Achievement 1]
2. [Achievement 2]
3. [Achievement 3]

Company context: [Industry, size, relevant info]

Prompt 13: Research salary benchmarks

Help me prepare salary research questions. I'm trying to determine a fair market rate for my role. What data points should I look for, and what factors might justify being above or below the median?

Role: [Job title]
Location: [City/region]
Years of experience: [Number]
Company type: [Startup, enterprise, agency, etc.]
Special factors: [Certifications, specialized skills, etc.]

The Conversation

Prompt 14: Draft a salary conversation opener

Write a professional opening statement for a salary conversation with my manager. Tone should be confident but not demanding.

Context: [Performance review / annual review / promotion discussion / off-cycle]
Key point I want to make: [Your main argument]

Prompt 15: Practice handling objections

Act as my manager in a salary negotiation. Push back on my request with common objections so I can practice responding. After each objection, give me feedback on my response.

My request: [What you're asking for]
My main arguments: [Your key points]
Likely objections: [If you know them—budget, timing, etc.]

Prompt 16: Draft a follow-up email after salary discussion

Write a follow-up email summarizing our salary discussion. Tone should be professional and appreciative, while clearly documenting what was discussed and any next steps.

What was discussed: [Summary]
Outcome: [What was decided]
Next steps: [Any agreed follow-ups]

Negotiating a Job Offer

Prompt 17: Evaluate a job offer

Help me evaluate this job offer. List the pros and cons, and identify questions I should clarify before deciding.

Offer details:
- Role: [Title]
- Salary: [Amount]
- Bonus: [If any]
- Equity: [If any]
- Benefits: [Key benefits]
- Other: [Anything notable]

My current situation: [Current salary, what I'm looking for]
Priorities: [What matters most to you]

Prompt 18: Draft a counter-offer email

Write a professional counter-offer email. Tone should be enthusiastic about the role while clearly stating my request.

Original offer: [Salary/package]
My counter-request: [What you want]
My rationale: [Why you're worth more]
Other factors: [Flexibility on start date, remote work, etc.]

Prompt 19: Respond to "What are your salary expectations?"

Help me prepare a response for when an interviewer asks about salary expectations. I want to deflect initially but be prepared with a range if pushed.

Role I'm applying for: [Title]
My research on market rate: [What you've found]
My target: [What you want]
My floor: [Minimum you'd accept]

Part 3: Interview Preparation

STAR Method Answers

Prompt 20: Turn an achievement into a STAR answer

Convert this achievement into a STAR-format interview answer (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Keep it under 2 minutes when spoken aloud.

Achievement: [Your achievement with details]
Target question type: [Leadership / problem-solving / conflict / failure / etc.]

Example input:

Achievement: Our checkout API was timing out during Black Friday traffic. I identified the bottleneck in database queries, implemented Redis caching, and deployed the fix in 48 hours. Response time went from 3.2 seconds to 400ms. Cart abandonment during peak hours dropped 23%.

Target question type: Problem-solving under pressure

Prompt 21: Generate STAR answers for common behavioral questions

Based on these achievements, match each one to a common behavioral interview question and generate a STAR-format answer.

My achievements:
1. [Achievement 1]
2. [Achievement 2]
3. [Achievement 3]
4. [Achievement 4]
5. [Achievement 5]

My role: [Job title]
Industry: [Your industry]

Prompt 22: Prepare for "Tell me about yourself"

Help me craft a 90-second "tell me about yourself" answer for job interviews. Structure: current role → key accomplishments → why I'm interested in this opportunity.

Current role: [Title at company]
Years of experience: [Number]
Key accomplishments: [2-3 highlights]
Role I'm interviewing for: [Target role]
Why I'm interested: [Genuine reason]

Prompt 23: Prepare for "Why are you leaving your current job?"

Help me craft a professional answer for why I'm leaving my current role. Keep it positive and forward-looking.

Real reasons I'm leaving: [Be honest—I'll help you frame it]
What I'm looking for: [In the next role]
Target role/company: [If known]

Prompt 24: Prepare for "What's your greatest weakness?"

Help me answer "what's your greatest weakness?" in a way that's honest but strategic. I don't want a fake weakness or a cliché.

Genuine weakness I'm working on: [Something real]
What I'm doing about it: [Concrete steps]
Evidence of improvement: [If any]

Role-Specific Preparation

Prompt 25: Generate role-specific interview questions

Generate 15 likely interview questions for this role, organized by category (technical, behavioral, situational, culture fit).

Role: [Job title]
Company type: [Startup, enterprise, etc.]
Industry: [Industry]
Key requirements from job description: [List 3-5 key requirements]

Prompt 26: Prepare for a case study or take-home assignment

I have a [case study / take-home assignment] for an interview. Help me structure my approach and identify what the interviewer is likely evaluating.

Assignment: [Description of the task]
Role: [Job title]
Time given: [How long you have]

Prompt 27: Research questions to ask the interviewer

Generate thoughtful questions I can ask at the end of my interview. I want questions that show genuine interest and help me evaluate if this is the right fit—not generic questions.

Role: [Job title]
Company: [Company name]
What I know about them: [Brief summary]
What I'm trying to evaluate: [Your priorities/concerns]

Mock Interview Practice

Prompt 28: Conduct a mock behavioral interview

Act as an interviewer for a [job title] role. Ask me 5 behavioral questions one at a time. After each of my responses, give brief feedback on what was strong and what could be improved. Then ask the next question.

Role I'm interviewing for: [Title]
Company type: [Startup/enterprise/etc.]
Focus areas: [Leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, etc.]

Prompt 29: Get feedback on an interview answer

Review this interview answer and give me specific feedback. What's working? What could be stronger? How would you improve it?

Question: [The interview question]
My answer: [Your current answer]
Role I'm applying for: [Job title]

Part 4: Resume & LinkedIn

Resume Bullets

Prompt 30: Transform a job responsibility into an achievement

Rewrite this job responsibility as an achievement-focused resume bullet. Start with a strong action verb and include impact where possible.

Responsibility: [What you were responsible for]
Actual impact: [What you achieved—be specific]

Prompt 31: Improve weak resume bullets

These resume bullets are too vague. For each one, ask me one clarifying question that would help make it more specific and impactful. Then rewrite it based on my answer.

Weak bullets:
1. [Bullet 1]
2. [Bullet 2]
3. [Bullet 3]

Prompt 32: Tailor resume bullets to a job description

Help me tailor these resume bullets to better match this job description. Suggest which keywords to incorporate and how to reframe achievements to highlight relevant skills.

Job description key requirements:
[Paste key requirements]

My current resume bullets:
1. [Bullet 1]
2. [Bullet 2]
3. [Bullet 3]

Prompt 33: Write a professional summary

Write a professional summary (3-4 sentences) for the top of my resume. It should quickly communicate my experience level, key strengths, and what I'm looking for.

Role: [Current job title]
Years of experience: [Number]
Industry: [Your field]
Key strengths: [2-3 things you're known for]
Target roles: [What you're looking for]

LinkedIn Profile

Prompt 34: Write a LinkedIn headline

Generate 5 LinkedIn headline options for me. Each should be under 120 characters, include relevant keywords, and communicate value (not just a job title).

Current role: [Job title]
Key skills: [2-3 main skills]
What I want to be known for: [Your professional identity]

Prompt 35: Write a LinkedIn About section

Write a LinkedIn About section (150-200 words). Tone should be professional but personable—first person, not robotic. Include what I do, key accomplishments, and what I'm interested in.

My role: [Job title]
What I do: [Brief description]
Key accomplishments: [2-3 highlights]
What I'm passionate about: [Professional interests]
What I'm looking for: [Connections, opportunities, etc.]

Prompt 36: Optimize LinkedIn for a job search

Review my LinkedIn headline and About section. Suggest improvements to make it more likely I'll show up in recruiter searches for [target role].

Current headline: [Your headline]
Current About section: [Your About section]
Target role: [What you're looking for]

Prompt 37: Write a LinkedIn post about a professional accomplishment

Write a LinkedIn post (under 200 words) about this accomplishment. Tone should be genuine—sharing what I learned or what might help others, not just bragging.

Accomplishment: [What you achieved]
What I learned: [Insight or lesson]
Who might find this useful: [Your audience]

Prompt 38: Write a LinkedIn recommendation request

Draft a message asking a colleague for a LinkedIn recommendation. Be specific about what I'd like them to highlight.

My relationship with them: [How you worked together]
Project or work I'd like them to mention: [Specific example]
Skills I hope they'll highlight: [1-2 skills]

Part 5: Career Strategy & Planning

Career Direction

Prompt 39: Clarify career direction

Help me think through my career direction. Ask me questions about what I enjoy, what I'm good at, and what I value—then reflect back patterns you notice.

Current role: [Job title]
What I like about my job: [List]
What I don't like: [List]
Skills I want to use more: [List]

Prompt 40: Evaluate a career transition

I'm considering a career transition. Help me think through whether this makes sense by identifying what I'd gain, what I'd lose, and what I'd need to close the gap.

Current role: [Job title]
Considering: [New direction]
Why I'm interested: [Motivation]
Concerns: [What's holding you back]

Prompt 41: Create a skill development plan

Help me create a 6-month skill development plan. Prioritize skills that would have the most impact on my career goals.

Current role: [Job title]
Target role: [Where you want to be]
Skills I'm strong in: [List]
Skills I need to develop: [List]
Time available per week for learning: [Hours]

Networking & Visibility

Prompt 42: Write a cold outreach message

Write a brief, professional cold outreach message to someone I'd like to connect with. Keep it under 100 words. Be specific about why I'm reaching out.

Who I'm contacting: [Their role, why I noticed them]
What I'm hoping for: [Advice, informational chat, etc.]
Our connection: [Anything in common—school, company, mutual connection]

Prompt 43: Prepare for an informational interview

I have an informational interview with someone who works as a [role] at [company]. Generate 10 thoughtful questions that will help me learn about the role and industry without being generic.

Their role: [Job title]
Their company: [Company name]
Why I'm interested: [What you're trying to learn]
My background: [Brief summary]

Prompt 44: Follow up after a networking conversation

Write a follow-up email after a networking conversation. Tone should be warm and appreciative, with a clear next step or takeaway.

Who I spoke with: [Name, role]
What we discussed: [Key topics]
What I found valuable: [Specific insight]
Any follow-up items: [If any]

Work Challenges

Prompt 45: Navigate a difficult conversation with a colleague

Help me prepare for a difficult conversation. Suggest how to frame the issue constructively and anticipate how they might respond.

The situation: [What's happening]
What I need to communicate: [Your key message]
My relationship with them: [Context]
Outcome I'm hoping for: [What success looks like]

Prompt 46: Ask for feedback from your manager

Help me formulate questions to ask my manager for feedback. I want specific, actionable feedback—not generic praise.

My role: [Job title]
Recent project or work: [Something specific to discuss]
Area I want feedback on: [Specific skill or behavior]

Prompt 47: Make a case for a promotion

Help me build a case for promotion to [target role]. Identify what evidence I should gather and how to frame the conversation.

Current role: [Job title]
Target role: [Next level]
Time in current role: [Duration]
Key achievements: [List with metrics]
What the next level requires: [If you know]

Part 6: Quick Reference Prompts

These are shorter prompts for common quick tasks.

Prompt 48: Generate action verbs for resumes

Give me 15 strong action verbs for resume bullets in [industry/function]. Organize by category (leadership, analysis, creation, etc.).

Prompt 49: Proofread and improve writing

Proofread this text for grammar, clarity, and conciseness. Suggest improvements but keep my voice.

[Paste your text]

Prompt 50: Make writing more concise

Shorten this to half the length while keeping the key points.

[Paste your text]

Prompt 51: Adjust tone

Rewrite this to be [more confident / more diplomatic / less formal / more enthusiastic]. Keep the core message.

[Paste your text]

Prompt 52: Explain something simply

Explain [complex topic] in simple terms I could use to describe my work to someone outside my field.

Prompt 53: Generate a thank-you email after an interview

Write a brief thank-you email after my interview for [role] at [company]. Reference something specific we discussed: [topic].

Prompt 54: Decline a job offer professionally

Write a professional email declining a job offer. Tone should be appreciative and leave the door open.

Role offered: [Title]
Reason I'm declining: [If I want to share]
Company: [Name]

Prompt 55: Request a deadline extension professionally

Write a professional email requesting an extension on [project/task]. Include a reasonable explanation and proposed new deadline.

Current deadline: [Date]
Requested deadline: [Date]
Reason: [Brief explanation]

Part 7: Role-Specific Prompts

For Managers & Leaders

Prompt 56: Write a performance review for a direct report

Help me write a performance review for a team member. Include strengths, areas for development, and specific examples. Tone should be fair and constructive.

Their role: [Job title]
Key accomplishments: [List]
Areas for improvement: [List]
Goals for next period: [What you want them to focus on]

Prompt 57: Prepare for a difficult feedback conversation

Help me prepare to give difficult feedback to a team member. Suggest how to frame it constructively.

The issue: [What needs to change]
Impact: [Why it matters]
Previous conversations: [If any]
Relationship: [Context]

Prompt 58: Write a team update or status report

Write a concise team update for [audience—exec team, stakeholders, etc.]. Structure: wins, priorities, blockers.

Recent wins: [List]
Current priorities: [List]
Blockers or risks: [List]

For Individual Contributors

Prompt 59: Make your work more visible

Help me identify ways to make my work more visible to leadership without being self-promotional. My work is [type of work] and my manager is [level].

Recent accomplishments: [List]
Communication channels I have access to: [Team meetings, slack, etc.]

Prompt 60: Take credit for your work appropriately

I contributed significantly to a project but [manager/colleague] is getting most of the credit. Help me find professional ways to ensure my contribution is recognized.

My contribution: [What you did]
Current situation: [What's happening]

For Career Changers

Prompt 61: Reframe experience for a new industry

Help me reframe my experience in [current industry] for applications to [target industry]. Identify transferable skills and how to position them.

Current experience: [Summary]
Target industry: [Industry]
Why I'm interested: [Motivation]
Skills I think transfer: [Your guess]

Prompt 62: Address a career gap

Help me address a career gap in interviews and on my resume. I want to be honest without over-explaining.

Gap period: [Dates]
What happened: [Honest explanation]
What I did during the gap: [If anything—volunteering, learning, caregiving, etc.]

Part 8: Prompts for Specific Situations

Prompt 63: Resign professionally

Write a resignation letter. Tone should be professional and appreciative. Keep it brief.

Current company: [Name]
Current role: [Title]
Reason for leaving: [If I want to mention]
Last day: [Date]

Prompt 64: Request a reference

Write a message asking a former manager/colleague to be a reference. Include context about the role I'm applying for.

Who I'm asking: [Name, relationship]
Role I'm applying for: [Title]
What I'd like them to speak to: [Skills/projects to highlight]

Prompt 65: Respond to a recruiter

Write a response to a recruiter who reached out about a role I'm [interested in / not interested in / unsure about].

The role: [Title, company]
My interest level: [High/medium/low]
What I want to communicate: [Questions, availability, etc.]

Prompt 66: Negotiate remote work

Help me make a case for [remote work / hybrid arrangement] to my manager.

Current policy: [What the company currently allows]
What I'm requesting: [What you want]
My rationale: [Why it makes sense]
Track record: [Evidence you're productive remotely, if applicable]

Prompt 67: Request professional development funding

Write a request to my manager for funding for [course/conference/certification]. Include why it benefits the company.

What I'm requesting: [Specific course, cost]
How it relates to my role: [Connection]
How it benefits the team: [Value to company]

Prompt 68: Document a win for future reference

Help me document this win so I can reference it later. Extract the key details: what I did, the context, the outcome, and any metrics.

What happened: [Describe the situation]
My role in it: [What you specifically did]
The outcome: [What resulted]

Part 9: Analysis & Feedback Prompts

Prompt 69: Analyze job descriptions for patterns

Analyze these 3 job descriptions for [target role]. What skills, qualifications, and keywords appear most frequently? What do I need to emphasize in my application?

Job description 1: [Paste]
Job description 2: [Paste]
Job description 3: [Paste]

Prompt 70: Identify themes in interview feedback

I've received this feedback from recent interviews. Help me identify patterns and concrete actions I can take.

Feedback 1: [What they said]
Feedback 2: [What they said]
Feedback 3: [What they said]

Prompt 71: Compare two job offers

Help me compare these two job offers. Create a structured comparison and help me weigh the factors.

Offer 1: [Details]
Offer 2: [Details]
My priorities: [What matters most to you]

Prompt 72: Review my resume for a specific role

Review my resume against this job description. Identify gaps, mismatches, and suggestions for improvement.

Job description: [Paste]
My resume: [Paste]

Part 10: Templates for Quick Customization

Prompt 73: Generate achievement statements for my role

Generate 10 example achievement statements for a [job title] at a [company type]. Include metrics. I'll use these as inspiration for my own achievements.

Prompt 74: Create a career development discussion guide

Create a discussion guide for a career development conversation with my manager. Include questions I should ask and topics to cover.

My role: [Job title]
Time in role: [Duration]
Career goals: [Where you want to go]

Prompt 75: Build a 30-60-90 day plan

Create a 30-60-90 day plan template for someone starting as a [job title]. What should I focus on learning, building, and delivering in each phase?

Role: [Job title]
Company type: [Startup, enterprise, etc.]
Key priorities: [If known]

The Catch (And How to Fix It)

Here's what you've probably noticed if you've tried these prompts: they all require you to have your achievements ready to paste in.

Generic prompt + generic input = generic output.

The prompts above are just the delivery mechanism. The quality of what you get out depends entirely on the quality of what you put in.

That means:

• Having your accomplishments documented with specific details
• Knowing the metrics associated with your work
• Being able to quickly pull up 5-10 wins when you need them

If you're staring at the bracketed placeholders thinking "I don't remember what I actually accomplished last quarter," that's the real problem to solve.

Build Your Career Data

The professionals who get the most from AI tools aren't better at prompting—they're better at documenting their work.

If you want these prompts to actually work:

Option 1: Start documenting manually

• Keep a running note of wins each week
• Use the WIN-IMPACT-METRIC format (what you did, who it helped, the number)
• Review and organize monthly

Option 2: Use a dedicated tool

• WorkWins captures your achievements in 30 seconds
• AI automatically polishes them into professional statements
• Built-in tools generate self-assessments, STAR answers, and brag sheets from your data

When you have 50 documented achievements ready to paste into any of these prompts, you stop getting generic AI outputs. You get personalized content built on your actual work.

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Quick Reference: Best Prompts by Situation

Save This Guide

Bookmark this page or save it somewhere you'll actually find it. These prompts are most useful in the moment—when you're staring at a blank self-assessment or preparing for an interview tomorrow.

And remember: the prompts are the easy part. The hard part is having your career data ready when you need it.

Start documenting your wins today. Your future self will thank you.

4-Step Prompt Workflows for Specific Outcomes

Individual prompts are useful. Prompt chains — where each output feeds the next — are more powerful. These are the most high-leverage workflows for career writing.

Workflow 1: Write a complete performance review self-assessment (4 steps)

Step 1 — Dump your raw material:

"Here are my accomplishments from the past 6 months in raw note form: [paste your list]. Please organize these into 4-6 themes without rewriting or adding anything yet."

Step 2 — STAR-ify the top items:

"Take the top 3 themes from above. For each, rewrite my raw notes as a STAR entry (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Preserve all specific numbers I gave you. Do not invent metrics."

Step 3 — Add business framing:

"For each STAR entry above, add one sentence at the end connecting the result to a business outcome: revenue, cost, risk, time, or customer impact. Use the numbers I gave you or ask me if you need more data."

Step 4 — Write the summary paragraph:

"Using the 3 STAR entries above, write a 100-word executive summary for my self-assessment that leads with my highest-impact contribution and ends with a forward-looking statement about my goals for next half."

Workflow 2: Prepare a salary negotiation counteroffer (4 steps)

Step 1 — Research the market:

"What is the market salary range for a [title] with [N] years of experience at a [stage] company in [city]? Use Levels.fyi and Glassdoor data as references. Give me P25, P50, and P75 estimates."

Step 2 — Build your case:

"I have an offer of [amount] for [title] at [company]. My top 5 accomplishments are: [list]. Write a one-paragraph business case for why my market value is [target]. Focus on measurable impact, not tenure or titles."

Step 3 — Write the counteroffer:

"Using the business case above, write a 3-paragraph counteroffer email. Paragraph 1: express enthusiasm for the offer and role. Paragraph 2: make the case for [target] using 2-3 specific accomplishments. Paragraph 3: invite a conversation and keep it collaborative."

Step 4 — Prepare for pushback:

"Give me 5 common objections a recruiter might give to my counteroffer and a one-sentence response to each. Keep the tone collaborative, not combative."

Workflow 3: Prepare for a behavioral interview (3 steps)

Step 1 — Extract your stories:

"Here are 8 accomplishments from my career: [list]. For each, identify which behavioral competency it demonstrates (e.g., ownership, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, leadership). Group them by competency."

Step 2 — Write STAR scripts:

"Take the best story for each of these competencies: [list from Step 1]. Write a 90-second STAR response for each. Use only the facts I gave you — do not invent specifics."

Step 3 — Stress-test your answers:

"Play the role of a tough interviewer. Ask me 3 follow-up questions for each STAR answer above that would pressure-test whether I actually owned the outcome. Then give me model answers for the hardest follow-up."

Customization Cheat Sheet: Variables That Drive Output Quality

The quality of your AI output is almost entirely determined by the quality of your input. These are the variables that matter most.

💾 Save your best prompts. When you get an output that works, save the exact prompt and reuse it. Your prompt library is worth as much as the outputs it produces.