By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”–Sir Winston Churchill
26 years ago, on August 1, 1999, my wife-to-be walked down the aisle of an Italian restaurant in Glen Cove, NY, and got married. It her second and my third. I learned to “interview better” in my personal life than I had previously, and we have been together as a couple through sickness and health. As has been the case for 25 of them, we have not been in the same country for 25 of them, but I’ll leave that story for another time.
What’s important is that I learned to get better at connecting and was fearless in my behavior, two qualities I see in few job hunters The skills needed to find a job are different than those needed to do a job. You can get better at them.
Practice, advice and the right information will help you get better so you don’t act as an amateur on interviews as I did when I was dating.
People hire me for No BS job search coaching because I make finding work much easier. I don’t write resumes, although I do critique resumes. I leave it to people who are experts at that. I am someone who has helped tens of thousands of people find work. I have free information available at JobSearch.Community. Also, scroll down to receive my Wednesday email with job search advice. Becoming an Insider at any level gives you access to all my video courses, books and guides to job search, the abililty to ask me questions and, if you choose an option above the lowest tier, you can receive job search coaching from me, too.
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15 Surprisingly Powerful ChatGPT Prompts Job Hunters Don’t Know About
If you’re using ChatGPT to help with your job search, you’re probably asking it the same basic questions as everyone else. But what if you could tap into deeper, more strategic prompts—the kind that reveal hidden opportunities, strengthen your positioning, and help you stand out in the hiring process? That’s what this list is all about.
These 15 under-the-radar prompts are designed to help job seekers like you take full advantage of AI without sounding generic, robotic, or off-base. Whether you’re trying to make a career pivot, negotiate a better offer, or just get more callbacks, these prompts will give you a real edge.
🔍 STRATEGY & POSITIONING PROMPTS
1. “Act as a hiring manager at [target company] for [target job title]. What kind of candidate would impress you the most?” → Reveals what really matters to decision-makers.
2. “Based on this job posting, what is the hidden pain point the company is trying to solve?” [paste posting] → Helps frame you as the solution.
3. “Summarize my background in 3 bullet points that match this job posting.” [paste resume + job posting] → Aligns your experience to their needs.
💬 NETWORKING & OUTREACH PROMPTS
4. “Write a LinkedIn message that reconnects me with a former coworker, positions me as job hunting, and asks for leads—without sounding desperate.” → Better networking without awkwardness.
5. “Give me 3 conversation starters I can use at a virtual networking event for professionals in [industry].” → Builds rapport quickly and strategically.
6. “Create a short and humble LinkedIn post announcing my job search to my network, including the kind of role I want.” → Activates your network without begging.
🧠 PERSONAL BRAND & ONLINE PRESENCE
7. “Rewrite my LinkedIn ‘About’ section to reflect someone who is actively seeking a [job title] role in [industry], using a confident and warm tone.” → Attract recruiters and build credibility.
8. “Suggest 5 content ideas I can post on LinkedIn to show thought leadership in [industry or role].” → Grow visibility and perceived expertise.
9. “Give me a catchy LinkedIn headline that sells my transition from [old role] to [new role].” → Sharpens your positioning in search.
✨ INTERVIEW PREP PROMPTS
10. “Based on this job posting, what are 5 likely behavioral interview questions I’ll be asked?” → Know what they’ll ask before they ask.
11. “Give me STAR-format answers to these questions using my background.” [paste 2-3 questions + resume] → Crafts strong, concise stories.
12. “What’s a strong, short answer to the interview question: ‘Tell me about yourself’ tailored to this role?” → Delivers a confident 30-second pitch.
📟 NEGOTIATION & FOLLOW-UP
13. “Draft a polite but firm email asking for an update on my job application for [position], sent 10 days ago.” → Keeps you in the game.
14. “Write a response to a lowball salary offer that expresses interest in the role but asks for an increase, using facts and tone that preserve goodwill.” → Avoids leaving money on the table.
15. “Create a thank-you note after a second-round interview that reinforces my interest, summarizes my value, and leaves a lasting impression.” → Leaves a professional, lasting impression.
Ⓒ The Big Game Hunter, Inc., Asheville, NC 202
Last week, I released new content in my blog, including:
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The 5 Essential Entrepreneurial Skills for Success https://wp.me/p4aIk1-g7z
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