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Resume, Cover Letter & Career Move AI Prompts

Explain your experience with specific, accurate examples. These templates cover resume bullets, cover letters, interviews, career changes and professional profiles. Use only achievements you can support, and tailor the draft to the actual role.

How to use these prompts

  1. Choose a template and open Preview & customise.
  2. Fill the named fields with your details and check the completed draft.
  3. Copy it into your preferred AI tool, or sign in to prepare a Chat draft in Ortivo.

Copying is free and does not call an AI. Generating an answer requires your own configured provider or an available trial. Review important facts and every draft before use.

10 starter prompts in Resumes & career moves

Resumes & career moves

Resume Bullet Impact Rewriter (Action + Metric)

Rewrite my raw work experience ({{raw_duties_and_wins}}) for a {{target_job_title}} role. Transform passive duty lists into punchy, metric-driven accomplishment bullets that natur…

Suggested: Document Reader + Compare
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Rewrite my raw work experience ({{raw_duties_and_wins}}) for a {{target_job_title}} role. Transform passive duty lists into punchy, metric-driven accomplishment bullets that naturally incorporate {{job_description_keywords}} without inventing fake numbers.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Non-Generic Cover Letter That Tells a Story

Write a sharp, human 250-word cover letter for {{role_title}} at {{company_name}}. Skip "I am writing to apply" clichés; open with {{why_this_company}} and connect {{top_2_relevan…

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Write a sharp, human 250-word cover letter for {{role_title}} at {{company_name}}. Skip "I am writing to apply" clichés; open with {{why_this_company}} and connect {{top_2_relevant_wins}} directly to the problems this role needs to solve.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Career Pivot / Industry Switcher Narrative

Help me reframe my background in {{past_career_field}} for a transition into {{target_career_field}}. Craft a compelling Resume Summary and elevator pitch that position {{transfer…

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Help me reframe my background in {{past_career_field}} for a transition into {{target_career_field}}. Craft a compelling Resume Summary and elevator pitch that position {{transferable_achievements}} as an unfair advantage rather than a lack of industry tenure.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Mock Interview Prep & STAR Story Builder

Generate the 8 toughest behavioral and situational interview questions for {{role_and_company}}. Draft structured STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) outlines using {{my_experi…

Suggested: Single AI / Compare
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Generate the 8 toughest behavioral and situational interview questions for {{role_and_company}}. Draft structured STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) outlines using {{my_experience_highlights}}, plus an honest, confident answer addressing {{weakness_or_gap}}.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Graceful Resignation Letter & Transition Note

Draft two messages: (1) A formal, gracious resignation letter to {{manager_name}} at {{company_name}} confirming {{final_day}} as my last day, and (2) A warm farewell note to coll…

Suggested: Single AI
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Draft two messages: (1) A formal, gracious resignation letter to {{manager_name}} at {{company_name}} confirming {{final_day}} as my last day, and (2) A warm farewell note to colleagues highlighting {{positive_takeaway}} and sharing my personal contact info. Use a placeholder for contact information unless the user supplies it.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Post-Interview Thank-You Note (Value-Add)

Write a concise post-interview thank-you email to {{interviewer_name}}. Reference our conversation about {{specific_topic_discussed}} and add {{follow_up_insight}} to reinforce ho…

Suggested: Single AI
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Write a concise post-interview thank-you email to {{interviewer_name}}. Reference our conversation about {{specific_topic_discussed}} and add {{follow_up_insight}} to reinforce how I think about the role.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Salary & Job Offer Counter-Offer Script

Draft both a spoken phone script and an email response to enthusiastically accept the role in principle while negotiating from {{offered_compensation}} toward {{target_compensatio…

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Draft both a spoken phone script and an email response to enthusiastically accept the role in principle while negotiating from {{offered_compensation}} toward {{target_compensation}} (or {{non_salary_perks}}), backed by {{market_data_and_value}}.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Glowing Letter of Recommendation Drafter

Write a credible, high-impact letter of recommendation for {{candidate_name}} applying to {{program_or_role_applied_for}}. Ground my endorsement as {{how_i_managed_or_knew_them}} …

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Write a credible, high-impact letter of recommendation for {{candidate_name}} applying to {{program_or_role_applied_for}}. Ground my endorsement as {{how_i_managed_or_knew_them}} in specific evidence from {{standout_project}}.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

LinkedIn Headline & "About" Section Makeover

Write 5 LinkedIn headline options and a first-person "About" section for someone in {{current_role_and_niche}} with {{key_results}} looking to attract {{target_opportunities}}—avo…

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Write 5 LinkedIn headline options and a first-person "About" section for someone in {{current_role_and_niche}} with {{key_results}} looking to attract {{target_opportunities}}—avoiding buzzwords like "passionate synergistic leader."

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.
Resumes & career moves

Resume Gap or Sabbatical Confident Framing

Provide concise, confident wording for my resume, cover letter, and live interviews explaining a {{gap_duration_and_reason}} career break, highlighting {{skills_or_projects_during…

Suggested: Single AI
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Provide concise, confident wording for my resume, cover letter, and live interviews explaining a {{gap_duration_and_reason}} career break, highlighting {{skills_or_projects_during_gap}} and readiness for {{target_role}}.

Use only details supplied or sources actually consulted. Do not invent memories, experiences, quotations, achievements or commitments. Keep this as a draft for my review; do not send, post, book or purchase anything.