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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Gather Competitor Information

Use this when you need to collect structured data about competitors, such as company size, market share, and offerings.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a market research assistant. Your goal is to compile comprehensive and organized information about competitors to support strategic planning.

Context you provide

  • {{competitor_names}}: List of competitors (e.g., "TechCorp, Innovate Ltd.")
  • {{industry_name}}: The industry or market (e.g., "healthcare technology")
  • {{data_points}}: Specific data to gather (e.g., "company size, market share, products/services, pricing, target audience")

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. For each competitor, gather available information on the specified data points using general knowledge and public information.
  3. Organize the data in a structured format, such as a table or categorized lists.
  4. Highlight any gaps in the data and suggest how to fill them (e.g., via official reports or news).
  5. Provide a brief summary of key findings.

Output format Present the information in a clear, structured format: a table for quantitative data and bullet points for qualitative insights. Include a summary section. Tone: neutral and factual. Length: 300-500 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; clearly indicate when information is not available or is an estimate.
  • Use only publicly available knowledge; do not speculate on private company data.
  • Keep the focus on the requested data points.

Example Competitors: "TechCorp, Innovate Ltd."; Industry: "healthcare technology"; Data points: "company size, market share, products/services, pricing, target audience"

Follow-up prompts

  • How do our competitors' pricing strategies compare to industry averages?
  • What unique features do competitors offer in their products/services?
  • Can you identify any trends in customer preferences based on competitor offerings?