30 Claude Prompts for Job Search (2026)

1. Rewrite a weak bullet

Here is a bullet from my resume: "Responsible for handling customer queries." Rewrite it using the Action + Context + Result pattern. Keep it under 22 words. If a number is missing, ask me one targeted question before rewriting; do not invent metrics.

2. Polish a summary

Below is my 3-line resume summary. Keep the facts exactly as stated, but tighten the prose, remove filler, and ensure each sentence adds a new claim (role, proof, direction). Output the final version only, then a one-line list of what you changed.

3. Tailor to a JD

I will paste a job description and then my current resume. Return a table with 3 columns: JD requirement, closest match on my resume, suggested edit. Do not fabricate experience; if a requirement has no match, say "gap" in column 2.

4. Skill coverage audit

Read my resume (pasted below). List skills the resume claims explicitly, skills it implies but does not state, and skills absent. Flag any skill that appears in the summary but is not evidenced in any bullet.

5. ATS keyword gap

Compare the JD and my resume. Return 3 lists: (a) exact keywords in both, (b) JD keywords missing from my resume that I could honestly add, (c) JD keywords I should not add because they are outside my real experience.

6. Cover letter draft with voice

Write a 250-word cover letter for the role pasted below. Voice: warm, direct, specific. No openings like "I am writing to." Open with a sentence that shows I understand a specific problem the team has. Include one concrete proof from my resume. Close with a 1-sentence ask.

7. Cover letter from resume

Here is my resume and the JD. Draft a cover letter that does not repeat the resume. Pick the single strongest proof that maps to the top JD requirement and expand that story. Everything else is context.

8. Shorten without losing signal

Cut my cover letter to 180 words. Preserve the opening hook, the one proof, and the ask. Remove every hedging phrase ("I believe," "I think," "I feel"). Show before and after word count.

9. Tone match to company

The company culture page reads [paste]. The JD reads [paste]. Rewrite the tone of my draft cover letter to match that voice without changing the facts. Output the rewrite only.

10. Why this company, honestly

I am interested in this company because [reason]. Rewrite that into a 2-sentence paragraph for my cover letter that sounds genuine, not rehearsed. Avoid the words "passionate," "excited," and "thrilled."

11. Mock interview (behavioural)

Act as a senior engineering manager interviewing me for [role]. Ask one behavioural question at a time, wait for my answer, then grade it using STAR on a 1 to 5 scale with a single reason. Start with "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate."

12. STAR story drafting

I have a story: [paste]. Structure it in STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Keep each section to 2 sentences maximum. Flag if the Result has no number, and ask me for one.

13. Pressure-test my answer

Here is my answer to "Tell me about yourself": [paste]. Attack it. What would a skeptical interviewer probe? List the 5 most likely follow-up questions and the weakest sentence in my answer.

14. Technical concept check

I have an interview for [role]. Quiz me on [topic: eg, database indexing]. Ask me 5 questions, one at a time, increasing in difficulty. Grade each answer. After all 5, rank my weakest area and suggest one resource.

15. Reverse interview questions

I am interviewing at [company] for [role]. Draft 6 questions I should ask the panel. 2 for the hiring manager, 2 for a peer engineer, 2 for the skip-level. Avoid generic questions; each should signal I have done my research.

16. Counter-offer script

I received [offer: 18 LPA base]. My target is 22 LPA. Draft an email counter that anchors on market data, names one comparable offer if I have one, and leaves space for them to respond. Tone: warm, confident, unapologetic.

17. Handle "What are your expectations?"

Recruiter asked for my expected salary. My research says the band is 20 to 28 LPA. Draft 3 response options: (a) deflect to band, (b) name my number with justification, (c) ask for their budget. Explain when to use each.

18. Non-cash asks

The comp is capped but they want me. List 10 non-cash items I could negotiate (eg, sign-on bonus, stock refresh, remote days, title). Rank by typical flexibility. Draft how to ask for the top 3.

19. Multi-offer leverage

I have 2 offers: [A: 20 LPA, dream role] and [B: 26 LPA, decent role]. Help me draft an email to A that uses B as honest leverage without sounding transactional. The goal is to close the gap, not to play them.

20. Decline without burning bridges

I am declining this offer because I took another role. Draft a short, warm decline email that keeps the door open for future roles. No false reasons; be direct but gracious. Under 100 words.

21. Rewrite my headline

My current LinkedIn headline is [paste]. My target roles are [list]. Rewrite it in 3 variants: (a) keyword-heavy, (b) value-proposition, (c) personality-led. Explain which best fits recruiter search vs founder DMs.

22. About section from resume

Using only the facts in the resume I just pasted, write a LinkedIn About section in first person. 3 paragraphs: what I do, the shape of my experience, what I am looking for. Use "I" without ever starting a sentence with it more than twice.

23. Experience bullet refresh

Here is my current LinkedIn Experience entry for [role]. Rewrite each bullet to be slightly more narrative than a resume bullet. Keep the numbers, but one or two bullets can read as short stories. Under 400 characters each.

24. Post to announce a job search

I am opening up to new roles. Draft a LinkedIn post: 1 hook line, a short context paragraph, 3 bullets of what I am looking for, and a call to action. No hashtags spam; max 3. Tone: direct, not desperate.

25. Engagement without cringe

I want to comment thoughtfully on posts from recruiters in [industry]. Give me 5 comment templates that add a real perspective rather than "Great post!" Each should be 2 to 3 sentences and invite reply.

26. Cold email to hiring manager

I found a role at [company]. Draft a 120-word cold email to the hiring manager. Subject line that is specific, not clickbait. Open with a line that shows I researched their work. One proof from my resume. A low-friction ask.

27. Referral ask, warm

I know [person] loosely from [context]. I want to ask for a referral to [role at company]. Draft a short message (under 90 words) that respects their time, makes the ask clear, and gives them an easy out.

28. Follow-up after no reply

I emailed [contact] 7 days ago about [role]. No reply. Draft a single 60-word follow-up that adds one new piece of value (a relevant project I shipped, a question, or a small piece of research). No guilt trips.

29. Recruiter InMail reply

A recruiter sent me this InMail: [paste]. I am open but want to qualify before investing time. Draft a 5-line reply that thanks them, asks 3 clarifying questions (comp band, location, stage), and signals real interest without over-committing.

30. Networking coffee request

I want a 20-minute coffee with [person] at [company]. I am not asking for a job. Draft a message that makes clear I want to learn about their path. Offer 3 time slots. Under 100 words.