Resume Prompts for AI: 3 Prompts to Optimize Your Resume

Use 3 resume prompts for AI to get a thorough evaluation, ATS optimization, and career coaching feedback. Improve impact and land your ideal role.

June 11, 2025

Resumes are like dating profiles. Too vague and you’re overlooked, too detailed and you seem intense. Finding the sweet spot takes strategy, especially if you're targeting a new role.

Today’s triple prompt edition is here to help you. Whether you're polishing your summary or revamping the whole thing, these prompts turn AI into your personal resume editor, recruiter, and career coach.

Prompt 1: Full Resume Evaluation Prompt

Find my resume attached or pasted below: [attach or paste resume]. I would like you to conduct a thorough evaluation of my resume.

Specifically, I am looking for an analysis of its strongest elements, such as notable achievements, effective messaging, and relevant skills that stand out. Additionally, please identify any weaknesses, including potential gaps in information, unclear phrasing, or formatting issues that may detract from its overall effectiveness.

Finally, I would appreciate actionable recommendations that could improve the readability, impact, and clarity of my resume. Please structure your feedback in a clear and organized manner, separating strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.

Prompt 2: Resume Optimization for ATS + Hiring Manager

I am focusing on securing a position as a [specific role] within the [industry or domain]. I have attached/pasted my resume for your review.

Please analyze it as if you were an applicant tracking system (ATS) and a hiring manager in this field. I would like you to suggest specific keyword optimizations that could enhance my chances of passing through the ATS.

Additionally, please highlight any skills or experiences that should be emphasized or downplayed. Lastly, provide recommendations on how to adjust section headings and bullet points to better align with the typical job descriptions for this specific role.

Prompt 3: Career Coach Feedback on Summary and Career Narrative

Review my resume, which I have attached/pasted here: [attach/paste]. I would like you to take on the role of a career coach and provide me with specific suggestions to enhance my personal summary or profile statement.

Additionally, I would appreciate your guidance on refining the narrative of my career progression.

Please propose any additional sections or details that could strengthen my candidacy, such as relevant projects, volunteer work, certifications, or evidence of soft skills.

Furthermore, identify any inconsistencies or areas where context may be lacking, and advise me on how to effectively present my transferable skills, especially if I am considering a shift in roles or industries.

Your response should be structured in clear, actionable steps or recommendations.

Tips:

Pretty much every AI chatbot let’s you attach files. So attach your resume directly to the chat and make sure you let the AI model know what you’re referecing.

Feel free to steal these prompts and use them to your advantage. Copy, paste, tweak as needed and let AI give your resume the upgrade it deserves.

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