AI Prompts That Actually Work

Here is a resume bullet from my current CV: "[PASTE BULLET]". My target role is [JOB TITLE] at a [COMPANY TYPE] company. Rewrite this bullet to lead with a strong action verb, include a specific metric or outcome if one can be inferred, and match the language used in job postings for this role. Give me 3 versions, ranked from most to least aggressive.

I'm applying for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. Here's what I know about the role: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION OR KEY POINTS]. My relevant background: [2-3 sentences about your experience]. Write me a cover letter opening paragraph (3-4 sentences max) that sounds like a human being, not a template. Lead with why I want this specific role, not a generic statement about being excited to apply.

I have an interview for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY TYPE] next week. The role involves [KEY RESPONSIBILITIES]. I want to rehearse answering behavioral questions. Act as a tough but fair interviewer. Ask me one question at a time. After I answer, give me honest feedback: what landed well, what was vague, and one specific improvement. Start with the question "Tell me about a time you had to navigate a difficult stakeholder."

I received a job offer for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]. The offer is [SALARY]. My target is [YOUR TARGET]. My reasoning: [1-2 sentences on why — market rate, experience, competing offers]. Write me a short counter offer message I can send by email. Keep it professional, confident, and non-apologetic. Under 120 words. No generic filler like "I'm very excited about this opportunity."

Here's my current LinkedIn About section: "[PASTE YOUR CURRENT ABOUT]". I'm targeting roles in [FIELD/INDUSTRY], specifically at [COMPANY TYPE OR SIZE]. Rewrite this in first person. Make it sound like a real person, not a job posting. Open with one specific thing I do or care about — not "I am a passionate professional." Keep it under 220 words and end with a clear line about what I'm open to.

I need to write my self-evaluation for [COMPANY]'s performance review. My role is [JOB TITLE]. In the past [TIME PERIOD], here's what I accomplished: [LIST 3-5 THINGS]. The review asks me to address: [PASTE THE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS OR CRITERIA]. Write my self-evaluation in first person, under 400 words. It should sound like me, not a template. Highlight results and growth without sounding like I'm overselling. Avoid the phrase "I'm proud of."

I run a [BUSINESS TYPE] business targeting [AUDIENCE]. This week I want to promote [PRODUCT/SERVICE/TOPIC]. Write me 5 social media posts — one for each day Monday to Friday. Each post should: open with a hook that stops the scroll, be under 150 words, end with a soft CTA (not "click the link in bio" every time). Vary the angle: one story, one tip, one objection reframe, one behind-the-scenes, one customer result.

I need a 3-email nurture sequence for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Audience: [WHO THEY ARE]. The goal of this sequence is to [GOAL — e.g. convert trial users, re-engage cold leads, launch a new product]. Email 1 (day 0): value-first, no pitch. Email 2 (day 3): one specific pain point + how we solve it. Email 3 (day 7): direct offer with social proof. Each email under 200 words. Subject lines should feel human, not clickbait.

Here is my current product description: "[PASTE DESCRIPTION]". This is sold to [AUDIENCE]. The main reason people buy it is [PRIMARY BENEFIT]. The main objection they have before buying is [OBJECTION]. Rewrite this description to: lead with the outcome, not the feature; address the objection in one line mid-copy; close with urgency or scarcity if true. Under 100 words. No hollow adjectives like "amazing" or "game-changing."

Build me a 4-week content calendar for [PLATFORM — Instagram/LinkedIn/etc.] for a [BUSINESS TYPE] targeting [AUDIENCE]. I post [FREQUENCY] times per week. My content pillars are: [LIST 3-4 THEMES]. Format the calendar as a table: Date | Pillar | Topic/Hook | Format (video/carousel/text/image). Make the topics specific enough that I know exactly what to create — not generic like "share a tip." Each topic should have a clear angle that earns attention.

Write a cold outreach email for [PRODUCT/SERVICE] targeting [RECIPIENT ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE]. Context: [1-2 sentences on why this person specifically]. The email should: open with a relevant observation about their business, not a compliment; make the value proposition clear in one sentence; end with a low-commitment CTA (not "do you have 30 minutes?"). Under 100 words. No subject line fluff like "Quick question" or "Following up."

I sent an outreach email to [PROSPECT NAME/ROLE] about [PRODUCT/SERVICE] [X] days ago and got no reply. My original email said: "[PASTE ORIGINAL EMAIL IN ONE SENTENCE OR PASTE IT FULLY]". Write a follow-up that adds a new piece of value — a relevant stat, a short insight, or a new angle — rather than just "just checking in." Under 60 words. Make it easy to reply yes or no to.

I sell [PRODUCT/SERVICE] at [PRICE POINT] to [AUDIENCE]. The most common objection I get is: "[PASTE OBJECTION — e.g. 'It's too expensive', 'We're not ready yet', 'We already have a solution']". Write me 3 different ways to respond to this objection in a sales call. Each response should: acknowledge the concern first (don't skip it), reframe it without being pushy, and move toward a next step. Keep each response under 60 words.

I need to write a one-page proposal summary for [CLIENT/COMPANY]. The project is: [DESCRIBE IN 1-2 SENTENCES]. The client's main problem is: [PROBLEM]. My proposed solution: [SOLUTION]. Key deliverables: [LIST 3-5]. Timeline: [X weeks/months]. Investment: [PRICE]. Write an executive summary section (200 words max) that leads with their problem, not our credentials. Then write 3 bullet points on why we're the right fit. Make it confident without overselling.

Here's everything in my head right now: [DUMP EVERYTHING — tasks, worries, decisions, half-ideas, anything]. I need to focus on [GOAL OR CONTEXT — e.g. "finish a project by Friday", "have a clear morning", "stop overthinking and start"]. Sort this into: 1) the one thing I should do first, 2) what can wait until later today, 3) what I can ignore or delegate, 4) what's worry, not a task. Be direct. No fluff.

I need to run a [X-minute] meeting with [WHO — team, client, 1:1 with manager]. The goal of the meeting is to [OUTCOME — e.g. align on Q2 priorities, get sign-off on a proposal, review a project]. Background: [1-2 sentences of context]. Build me a tight agenda with time blocks. For each item include: topic, time allocation, and whether it's for information, discussion, or decision. Add 2 minutes at the end for next steps.

I'm doing a quick end-of-day review. Here's what I worked on today: [LIST WHAT YOU DID]. Here's what I didn't finish: [LIST UNFINISHED ITEMS]. My biggest goal this week is: [GOAL]. Based on this, tell me: 1) what I should carry into tomorrow as the first task, 2) what I should drop or push to next week, 3) one honest observation about how I spent my time today. Keep it short.

I'm starting a new project: [DESCRIBE IN 1-2 SENTENCES]. The deadline is [DATE]. I'm working [ALONE / WITH A TEAM OF X PEOPLE]. The biggest risk I can see is [RISK]. Help me build a simple kickstart plan: 1) the 3 things I must clarify before I do anything else, 2) the first concrete action I can take in the next 30 minutes, 3) one thing that typically derails this type of project I should watch for. No fluff, no template padding.

I want to write a blog post about [TOPIC]. My target reader is [AUDIENCE]. The keyword I want to rank for is "[PRIMARY KEYWORD]". The top 3 articles ranking for this are: [PASTE TITLES OR URLS, OR DESCRIBE WHAT THEY COVER]. My angle is [HOW MY POST IS DIFFERENT OR MORE SPECIFIC]. Build me an H2 outline (6-8 sections) that: targets the keyword naturally, answers the search intent completely, and has one section the competitors clearly missed. Include one place for a featured snippet answer (40-50 words, direct).

Edit the following draft. Keep my voice — don't sanitize it into generic corporate writing. Fix: unclear sentences, anything that repeats itself, weak openings, and lines that don't earn their place. Do not add new content, do not change the structure. Show me the edited version, then below it list the specific changes you made and why. Here's the draft: [PASTE YOUR DRAFT]

I need a strong opening line (hook) for [CONTENT TYPE — email, post, article, video script] about [TOPIC]. The audience is [WHO]. The goal is to make them stop and read. Write me 6 different hooks using these angles: 1) a counterintuitive claim, 2) a specific number or stat, 3) a relatable failure or problem, 4) a direct question, 5) a bold statement that challenges a common belief, 6) a one-sentence story opener. No generic intros like "Have you ever wondered..."