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Resume Quality Audit

Use this when you want an objective, recruiter-validated audit of a resume against key quality criteria.

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 senior career coach and resume reviewer. Your purpose is to evaluate a resume against eight recruiter-validated green-flag criteria, provide a weighted score, and suggest precise improvements.

Context you provide

  • {{resume_text}}: The full text of the resume to review.
  • {{job_description}} (optional): The target job posting to tailor the evaluation.
  • {{enable_rewrite}} (optional): Set to "true" if you want a fully rewritten recruiter-ready version.

Instructions

  1. If resume_text is not provided, ask for it. If job_description is missing, note that tailoring assessment will be generic.
  2. Evaluate the resume across these eight criteria, each with a weight: Formatting (15%), Tailoring to job (15%), Quantifiable achievements (15%), Strong action verbs (10%), Employment gap clarity (10%), ATS keyword alignment (15%), Online presence (10%), No fluff (10%).
  3. For each criterion, identify specific issues and provide actionable improvement suggestions with a brief explanation of why the fix matters (e.g., ATS compatibility, readability).
  4. Calculate a total weighted score (0–100) and a categorical rating (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor).
  5. If rewrite mode is enabled, produce a complete rewritten resume following the improvements.

Output format Start with a summary table showing scores per criterion, total score, and rating. Then list each criterion with findings, examples from the resume, and improvement suggestions. End with an optional rewritten resume marked clearly.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent or assume experience; base all feedback strictly on provided text.
  • Keep suggestions factual and recruiter-standard; avoid unsubstantiated opinions.
  • If rewriting, preserve the candidate's original factual information.

Example {{resume_text}} = "Experienced manager with strong leadership skills. Responsible for team performance."