AI Job Search Guide: 6 Prompts to Accelerate Your Job Search
Happy Almost New Year. Wow 2025 is in a few days, wild. I remember thinking about how far away this year felt when I was a teenager. And now here we are.
I wanted to get into your inbox early to implore you to start using AI next year.
It is for real a game changer.
I suggest using AI as a thought partner for basically anything in your life, but especially for your job search.
To get started just ask AI...EVERYTHING.
Below are a few prompts to specifically help you level up your job search with AI.
Just plug these prompts into Claude or ChatGPT to begin your conversation.
1. Company Research
Instead of spending hours scrolling through various sources, you can ask AI to synthesize key information about your target company. Get instant insights about potential employers with this prompt:
"Analyze [Company Name] and tell me:
- Their main products/services
- Recent major announcements
- Company culture and values
- Key competitors
Focus on aspects relevant to the [Job Title] role."
2. Improving Your Resume
AI can analyze your current resume against job requirements and suggest strategic improvements. Get personalized feedback on your resume with this prompt:
"I'm applying for [Job Title] at [Company].
- Compare my resume to the job requirements
- Identify missing key skills or experiences
- Suggest specific improvements
- Provide bullet point examples focused on accomplishments"
3. Cover Letter Draft
If you feel compelled to use cover letters, get help drafting them. The key is to provide specific context.
"Using my background in [Your Experience] and this job posting for [Position],
create a cover letter that:
- Connects my experience to their needs
- Shows why I'm excited about [Company]
- Highlights my most relevant achievements"
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Pro Tip: Check out these AI job search specific tools.
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4. Interview Questions
AI can help you understand industry context and prepare thoughtful responses to demonstrate your expertise. Prep for common questions with this prompt:
"For a [Job Title] in [Industry]:
- What are the 10 most likely interview questions?
- What technical topics should I review?
- What examples should I prepare?"
5. Behavioral Interview Prep
Behavioral questions require structured responses, and AI can help you prepare and draft your STAR stories:
"Create 5 likely behavioral questions for [Job Title], including:
- A sample STAR response for each
- Key competencies being tested
- Common pitfalls to avoid"
6. Follow-up Communication
Maintain momentum after interviews with well-crafted follow-up messages. Get help drafting emails:
"Draft a follow-up thank you email that:
- References specific conversation points from my interview
- Reinforces my fit for [Position]
- Addresses any concerns raised"
TL;DR
It's time to hop on the AI bandwagon my friends. It's so useful and the use cases are endless.
Add it to your job search process now so you can speed up your intervew prep and focus on presenting your best self.
May all your dreams come true in 2025 :)
Whenever you're ready, here are more ways I can help you in your job search:
Learn all the job search strategies I teach clients in this workbook.
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