Free prompts to tailor your resume to any job description using AI. Perfect for job seekers, students, career changers, and professionals who want a more targeted, ATS-friendly resume.

What This Prompt Does

• Helps users customize their resume for a specific job description.
• Finds missing keywords, weak sections, and improvement opportunities.
• Rewrites summaries, skills, and experience bullets in a professional, ATS-friendly way.

Tips for This Prompt

• Paste the full job description for better results.
• Always review the AI output and remove anything that is not true.
• Add real numbers, results, tools, and achievements wherever possible.

How to Use the Prompt

• Copy one prompt from the pack.
• Replace the editable sections like [Paste your resume here] and [Paste the job description here].
• Run the prompt in ChatGPT or another AI tool, then edit the output before applying.

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1. Resume + Job Description Match Analysis Prompt

Act as an expert resume writer and ATS optimization specialist.

I will provide my current resume and a job description. Your task is to compare both carefully and tell me how well my resume matches the job.

Here is my resume:
[Paste your resume here]

Here is the job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please provide:

1. A match score out of 100.
2. The top 10 keywords or skills from the job description that are missing or weak in my resume.
3. The parts of my resume that already match the role well.
4. The parts that need improvement.
5. Specific suggestions to make my resume more relevant to this job.
6. A list of job-description keywords I should naturally include without keyword stuffing.
7. A warning if any suggested keyword does not match my real experience.

Important rules:
– Do not invent fake experience.
– Do not exaggerate my qualifications.
– Keep the suggestions honest, professional, and ATS-friendly.
– Explain changes in simple language.

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2. Full Resume Tailoring Prompt

Act as a professional resume writer.

I want you to tailor my resume for the job description below while keeping all information truthful.

My current resume:
[Paste your current resume here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please rewrite my resume so it is better aligned with this job.

Requirements:
1. Keep my original experience honest and accurate.
2. Improve wording so it sounds more professional and results-focused.
3. Add relevant keywords from the job description where they naturally fit.
4. Rewrite my professional summary for this specific role.
5. Improve my skills section based on the job description.
6. Rewrite my work experience bullet points using strong action verbs.
7. Keep the format clean and ATS-friendly.
8. Avoid tables, graphics, columns, or complicated formatting.

Please output:
– Tailored professional summary
– Tailored skills section
– Tailored work experience section
– Suggested resume headline
– A short explanation of what you changed and why

3. ATS Keyword Optimization Prompt

Act as an ATS resume optimization expert.

I want to improve my resume so it has a better chance of passing applicant tracking systems for this job.

Resume:
[Paste your resume here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please analyze the job description and identify the most important ATS keywords.

Then provide:

1. A keyword list divided into:
– Hard skills
– Soft skills
– Tools/software
– Certifications
– Job titles
– Industry-specific terms

2. Tell me which keywords already appear in my resume.

3. Tell me which keywords are missing but relevant to my real background.

4. Suggest where to add each keyword:
– Summary
– Skills section
– Work experience
– Projects
– Education/certifications

5. Rewrite the sections of my resume where keywords can be added naturally.

Important:
– Do not add keywords for skills I do not have.
– Do not overuse the same keyword repeatedly.
– Keep the resume natural and readable for human recruiters.

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4. Professional Summary Rewrite Prompt

Act as a recruiter and resume branding expert.

I need a strong professional summary tailored to a specific job.

My background:
[Briefly describe your experience, years in field, main skills, achievements]

My current resume summary:
[Paste your current summary, or write “I do not have one”]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please write 5 different versions of a tailored professional resume summary.

Each version should be:
– 3 to 4 lines long
– Specific to the job description
– ATS-friendly
– Confident but not exaggerated
– Written in a professional tone
– Focused on value, skills, achievements, and job fit

Please include:
1. A version for a corporate role.
2. A version for a startup role.
3. A version with a confident tone.
4. A version with a simple beginner-friendly tone.
5. A version optimized for ATS keywords.

Do not include fake achievements or skills I do not have.

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5. Work Experience Bullet Point Improvement Prompt

Act as a professional resume editor.

I want you to improve my work experience bullet points so they match the job description better.

My current work experience section:
[Paste your work experience here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please rewrite my bullet points to make them stronger, clearer, and more relevant.

Instructions:
1. Start each bullet point with a strong action verb.
2. Focus on achievements, responsibilities, tools, and results.
3. Add measurable impact where possible.
4. If numbers are missing, suggest where I can add numbers using placeholders like [insert percentage], [insert dollar amount], or [insert number of clients].
5. Use keywords from the job description naturally.
6. Keep each bullet concise and recruiter-friendly.
7. Do not invent results or responsibilities.

Please output:
– Improved bullet points
– A version with metrics placeholders
– A version without metrics
– A short explanation of why the new bullet points are stronger

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6. Skills Section Tailoring Prompt

Act as a resume skills section expert.

I want to tailor my skills section for this job description.

My current skills:
[Paste your current skills here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

My experience level:
[Entry-level / Mid-level / Senior / Career changer]

Please create a tailored skills section for my resume.

Organize the skills into clear categories such as:
– Technical skills
– Tools and software
– Industry knowledge
– Soft skills
– Leadership or management skills
– Communication skills
– Certifications or training

Please also provide:
1. Skills from the job description that I should include if I truly have them.
2. Skills I should avoid adding because they are not supported by my resume.
3. A clean ATS-friendly skills section I can copy and paste.
4. A beginner-friendly explanation of how to choose the right skills.

Important:
– Do not add skills I did not mention unless you label them as “only include if true.”
– Keep the skills section targeted, not overloaded.

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7. Career Changer Resume Tailoring Prompt

Act as a career change resume strategist.

I am applying for a role in a new field and need help tailoring my resume.

My current resume:
[Paste your resume here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

My target role:
[Write the job title]

My previous field or background:
[Write your current/previous industry]

Please help me tailor my resume for this new role.

Focus on:
1. Transferable skills from my previous experience.
2. Relevant achievements that can apply to the new role.
3. Keywords from the job description that match my background.
4. How to rewrite my professional summary for a career change.
5. How to position unrelated experience in a useful way.
6. What to remove, shorten, or reword.
7. Any gaps I should address carefully.

Please provide:
– A tailored career-change summary
– Revised skills section
– Rewritten work experience bullets
– Suggested resume headline
– A short explanation of how this resume positions me for the new role

Do not make me sound experienced in areas where I am not.
Keep the tone honest, confident, and professional.

8. Entry-Level Resume Tailoring Prompt

Act as an entry-level resume coach.

I am applying for a job but I do not have much professional experience. Help me tailor my resume to the job description.

My resume or background:
[Paste your resume, education, projects, internships, volunteer work, or skills here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please help me create a strong entry-level resume version.

Include:
1. A tailored resume headline.
2. A beginner-friendly professional summary.
3. Relevant skills based on the job description.
4. Improved education section.
5. Project, internship, volunteer, or coursework bullet points.
6. Keywords from the job description that fit my background.
7. Suggestions for what I can add if my resume feels too short.

Please rewrite my experience in a way that sounds professional but still honest.

Important:
– Do not make up jobs or experience.
– Use simple and clear language.
– Focus on potential, transferable skills, learning ability, and relevant projects.

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9. Recruiter Review + Resume Improvement Prompt

Act as a hiring manager reviewing my resume for this specific job.

My resume:
[Paste your resume here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please review my resume from the perspective of a recruiter.

Tell me:
1. Would you shortlist this resume? Why or why not?
2. What are the strongest parts of my resume?
3. What are the weakest parts?
4. What information is unclear or missing?
5. Which job requirements are not clearly addressed?
6. What changes would make my resume more convincing?
7. What sections should be rewritten, removed, or moved higher?
8. What questions might a recruiter have after reading my resume?

Then provide:
– A prioritized list of edits
– A revised professional summary
– 5 improved bullet points
– A final checklist before I apply

Be honest, direct, and practical.
Do not rewrite the resume with fake details.

10. Final Resume Polish Prompt

Act as a senior resume editor and proofreader.

I have already tailored my resume for a job. Now I want you to polish it before I apply.

Tailored resume:
[Paste your tailored resume here]

Job description:
[Paste the job description here]

Please review and improve the resume for:

1. Grammar and spelling.
2. Professional tone.
3. ATS-friendly formatting.
4. Clear and concise wording.
5. Strong action verbs.
6. Relevance to the job description.
7. Keyword alignment.
8. Repetition or weak phrases.
9. Bullet point clarity.
10. Overall recruiter readability.

Please provide:
– A cleaned-up final version of my resume text.
– A list of changes you made.
– A final ATS and recruiter checklist.
– Any warnings about claims that sound too vague, exaggerated, or unsupported.

Important:
– Do not add fake experience.
– Do not use overly fancy wording.
– Keep the resume easy to scan.
– Make it sound professional and natural.