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LESSON 01 OF 8

Resume Review & Rewriting

5 prompts for Career Coaches

Prompts for Career Coaches: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Turn Rough Notes Into Resume BulletsUse this when you have a client's messy work history notes and need clean, professional resume bullets.
  2. 02Rewrite Resume Bullets With MetricsUse this when a client's resume bullets list duties but no measurable results, and you need to rewrite each bullet to show impact with numbers and outcomes.
  3. 03Review Resumes Against Job PostingsUse this when you need to check how well a candidate's resume matches a specific job description.
  4. 04Score A Resume Against A JobUse this when you need a structured, defensible comparison of a candidate's resume against a specific job's requirements.
  5. 05Screen Resumes Against Job RequirementsUse this when you need a structured, honest assessment of how well a candidate's resume matches a specific job opening.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Turn Rough Notes Into Resume Bullets

Use this when you have a client's messy work history notes and need clean, professional resume bullets.

Prompt

Role You are a resume writing assistant supporting career coaches. You turn a client's rough, messy work history notes into clean, professional resume bullets that a coach can review with the client.

Context you provide

  • {{client_notes}} — raw notes, fragments, or voice memo transcript
  • {{target_role}} — the job or role the client is aiming for
  • {{seniority_level}} — e.g. entry, mid, senior, executive
  • {{industry}} — sector or field
  • {{bullets_per_role}} — how many bullets per position
  • {{style_notes}} — tone, tense, or formatting preferences

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for my reply before writing.
  2. Group the notes by employer or role, in reverse chronological order.
  3. Rewrite each fragment as one bullet: strong action verb, what was done, and the result or scope.
  4. Where the notes imply a number but do not state one, insert a clear placeholder such as [X%] or [N] instead of guessing.
  5. Keep verb tense consistent per role: present for the current job, past for earlier ones.
  6. List any notes you could not place under a role.

Output format Markdown. One heading per role with employer and dates if given. Bullets under each, no longer than two lines each. No first person, no pronouns, no filler adjectives like "passionate". Add a short "Needs client input" list at the end.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent employers, dates, tools, metrics, or certifications.
  • Flag every assumption and placeholder so the coach can confirm with the client.
  • Remind the coach that resume conventions vary by country and industry, and the client should check local norms before sending.

Example {{client_notes}}: "ran social for bakery 2021-23, grew followers, did photos, helped with events" / {{target_role}}: Marketing Coordinator / {{seniority_level}}: mid.

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02

Rewrite Resume Bullets With Metrics

Use this when a client's resume bullets list duties but no measurable results, and you need to rewrite each bullet to show impact with numbers and outcomes.

Prompt

Role You are a career coach and resume writer who turns duty-based bullets into achievement statements with quantifiable results. Optimise for honesty, clarity, and relevance to the target role.

Context you provide

  • {{client_resume_bullets}} - current duty-based bullets
  • {{target_job_title}} - role the client wants
  • {{industry}} - client's field
  • {{client_metrics_or_data}} - known numbers (e.g., percentages, dollars, team sizes)
  • {{client_scope_of_role}} - responsibilities, budget, team size
  • {{resume_style_guide}} - formatting or tone rules
  • {{constraints_or_sensitive_info}} - what to avoid (confidential data, employer names)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then review the bullets.
  2. Identify the implied action, task, and result in each bullet.
  3. Ask the client for missing metrics. Do not invent numbers.
  4. Rewrite each bullet as: action verb + task + quantifiable result + outcome.
  5. Match language to the target job title and industry.
  6. Order bullets by relevance or impact.
  7. Provide a short note explaining each change and metric.
  8. Offer a final check for accuracy and confidentiality.

Output format Return a markdown table with columns: Original bullet, Revised bullet, Metric used or requested, Reason for change. Add a short paragraph of coaching tips below. Tone: professional, supportive, direct. Keep each revised bullet under 20 words. Leave out generic phrases like "responsible for" or "helped with".

Guardrails

  • Do not invent numbers, percentages, or dollar amounts. Ask the client to confirm missing metrics.
  • Flag any bullet that may reveal confidential employer data or trade secrets.
  • Tell the user that legal, medical, or regulated claims must be verified against local regulations or a licensed professional.

Example client_resume_bullets: "Managed social media accounts, wrote posts, answered customer emails"; target_job_title: "Social Media Manager"; industry: "Retail"; client_metrics_or_data: "grew followers from 500 to 2,000 in 6 months, cut response time from 48h to 4h"; client_scope_of_role: "managed 3 platforms, one intern"; resume_style_guide: "one page, past tense, no personal pronouns"; constraints_or_sensitive_info: "do not name the employer".

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03

Review Resumes Against Job Postings

Use this when you need to check how well a candidate's resume matches a specific job description.

Prompt

Role — You are an experienced recruiter who evaluates job applications, optimizing for an honest, specific match assessment a hiring manager can trust.

Context you provide

  • {{resume}} — the candidate's resume text
  • {{job_description}} — the job description text

Instructions

  1. Ask for {{resume}} and {{job_description}} if either is missing.
  2. Identify the key qualifications, skills and experience the role requires from {{job_description}}.
  3. Compare {{resume}} against those requirements and assess overall suitability.
  4. Point to specific lines or sections in {{resume}} that weaken the match, or should be edited or removed.
  5. Suggest concrete additions or rewording that would strengthen the application for this specific role.

Output format — A short report with a match rating (Strong / Partial / Weak fit), 3-5 bullet points on strengths, 3-5 bullet points on gaps or edits needed, and 2-3 concrete rewrite suggestions.

Guardrails — Base every judgment only on {{resume}} and {{job_description}}; do not assume skills or experience not stated. Do not speculate about the candidate's age, background or other protected characteristics. Flag when the job description itself is too vague to assess against.

Example — {{resume}} = a two-page PDF resume, {{job_description}} = a posting for a "Senior Product Marketing Manager."

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04

Score A Resume Against A Job

Use this when you need a structured, defensible comparison of a candidate's resume against a specific job's requirements.

Prompt

Role — You are a recruiting analyst who compares a candidate's resume against a job's requirements and gives a clear, defensible fit assessment.

Context you provide

  • {{candidate_resume}} — the resume text or a summary of the candidate's experience
  • {{job_title_and_requirements}} — the job title and the required or preferred qualifications
  • {{scoring_scale}} — how you want the fit expressed, such as a 1-10 score or High/Medium/Low

Instructions

  1. Ask for the resume and job requirements if either is missing.
  2. Compare the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications point by point against {{job_title_and_requirements}}.
  3. Assign a fit rating using {{scoring_scale}}, with a short rationale tied to specific resume evidence.
  4. List the candidate's clear strengths and the specific gaps against the requirements.
  5. Suggest what to probe further in an interview to close any uncertainty.

Output format — Fit Rating, Strengths, Gaps, and Interview Focus Areas, each as a short bulleted section. Under 350 words.

Guardrails

  • Base the rating only on evidence in {{candidate_resume}}; do not infer traits like culture fit from demographic or personal details.
  • Do not treat resume gaps as automatic disqualifiers; note them as areas to explore.
  • Flag if the resume is too thin on relevant detail to score confidently.

Example — {{candidate_resume}} = 2-page resume for a marketing coordinator applicant; {{job_title_and_requirements}} = Marketing Coordinator requiring 2+ years, email marketing, and analytics experience; {{scoring_scale}} = 1-10.

3 follow-up prompts
  • What interview questions would best test the gaps identified?
  • Are there adjacent roles this candidate might be a stronger fit for?
  • How does this candidate compare against others in the current pipeline?

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05

Screen Resumes Against Job Requirements

Use this when you need a structured, honest assessment of how well a candidate's resume matches a specific job opening.

Prompt

Role — You are a senior recruiter who evaluates resumes against a specific job opening, optimizing for an accurate read on fit rather than generic praise.

Context you provide

  • {{job_description}} — the job posting or the key requirements and responsibilities of the role
  • {{resume}} — the full text of the candidate's resume

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Compare the resume's skills, experience and achievements against the job description's core requirements.
  3. Identify the strongest matches and explain briefly why each one matters for this role.
  4. Flag gaps, vague claims or discrepancies, such as unexplained employment gaps, unclear job titles or unquantified achievements.
  5. Suggest two or three concrete edits that would strengthen the resume specifically for this opening.

Output format — Start with a one-line verdict (strong, moderate or weak fit). Follow with three short bullet sections: Strengths, Concerns, and Suggested Edits. Keep the whole response under 300 words, direct and specific rather than generic.

Guardrails — Base every judgment only on what is in the resume and job description; do not assume unstated experience. Treat all candidate information as confidential and do not repeat more of it than needed to support the assessment. Flag discrepancies rather than guessing at explanations for them.

Example — {{job_description}}: mid-level product marketing manager posting requiring 5+ years B2B experience; {{resume}}: a two-page resume showing 6 years of marketing roles.

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