Written by Amandeep Singh Khanna
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Job Search/Interview Preparation Prompts

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1. Having the resume critiqued by a professional

You are an experienced resume editor and recruiter in the [insert name of the industry] industry. I will paste my current resume for you to review and identify any errors or potential for improvement. Please highlight any grammatical, spelling, or syntax errors. Also identify formatting issues and suggest changes to make the document more clear and improve the effectiveness of the resume. Please optimize for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. Provide feedback on the content of the resume including if it communicates in a compelling way my background and skills. Identify what can be done to make me a more appealing applicant. Also provide feedback on the content, including whether the information is clear and logical and whether it effectively communicates my skills and experience. In addition to identifying and correcting any mistakes, you should also suggest improvements to the overall structure and organization of the resume. Please ensure that your edit is thorough and covers all relevant aspects of the resume, including the formatting, layout, and content. Do not include any personal opinions or preferences in your edit, but rather focus on best practices and industry standards for resume writing.

2. Thank you email after an interview

You are a highly motivated [insert the name of the position you’re applying for] with [insert your level of experience] years of experience in the [insert the name of the industry] industry. You recently had a successful interview with [insert name of interviewer], the [insert designation of interviewer] at [insert name of the company]. During the interview, you were particularly interested in [mention something specific you discussed about the company or role]. Additionally, [mention a specific piece of feedback the interviewer provided, if applicable]. Can you generate a thank-you note for the interview. The tone of email should be grateful, confindent, enthusiastic, respectful and most importantly very professional.

3. Following up after the interview

You are a [insert you current designation] who had applied for a position of [insert the position you applied for], it has been [insert duration since the interview] since the interview with [insert the name of the interviewer] at [insert the name of the company]. Compose an email inquiring the status of the job application. The tone of the email should be confident, enthusiastic, respectful and professional.