Better prompts = Better results.
Try these 6 prompts instead and see the difference.
1. The CV X-Ray Analyzer
Paste into ChatGPT:
“You are a senior HR professional with 15 years of recruiting experience in [industry]. Analyze my CV like you’re screening a real candidate.
“Tell me: (1) which sections make you skip immediately, (2) achievements that are too weak & need strengthening, (3) the one thing that would get me rejected in the first 10 seconds. Be brutal. Don’t be nice.”
2. The Job Description Decoder
Paste into ChatGPT:
“Here is the job description: [paste JD]. Break it down section by section and give me:
“(1) hidden skills not written but definitely expected, (2) red flags if a candidate is missing them, (3) the 3 must-have keywords that must appear in my CV, (4) what the hiring manager actually cares about that the JD never says directly.”
3. The ATS Bypass Optimizer
Paste into ChatGPT:
“My CV keeps failing initial screening. Act as an ATS specialist.
“Here is my CV: [paste].
“Here is the job description: [paste].
“Identify every gap between the two. Then rewrite my Experience and Skills sections using the exact keywords from the JD naturally, not stuffed. Target score: 90+ on ATS. Show me before and after for every change.”
4. The Achievement Transformer
Paste into ChatGPT:
“Here are my current job descriptions on my CV: [paste bullet points]. Every single one describes a duty not a result. Rewrite each one using this formula:
Strong action verb + what I did + measurable result + business impact. If I haven’t given you numbers, suggest realistic placeholders I can verify. Make a recruiter stop scrolling.”
5. The Recruiter Mind Reader
Paste into ChatGPT:
“You are a recruiter who just received 200 CVs for this role: [paste JD]. You have 6 seconds per CV. Here is mine: [paste CV].
Tell me: (1) do you shortlist me or skip me in those 6 seconds and why, (2) what is the first thing that catches your eye, (3) what is the first thing that kills my chances, (4) what would make you call me immediately?”
6. The Final CV Cut
Paste into ChatGPT:
“Perform a complete audit of my final CV: [paste].
“Check every section: ATS compatibilities, keyword strength, achievement quality, formatting clarity, summary impact, skills relevance, length appropriateness. Score each section out of 10.
Tell me exactly where is still weak and the precise fix for each. I want this CV to score 90+ before I send it anywhere.”
About Alamin Hossain
Alamin Hossain is an AI and technology creator, digital marketer, and founder of 8020AI, a platform and newsletter helping professionals leverage artificial intelligence for productivity and growth.
Specialising in AI education, ChatGPT workflows, growth marketing, ghostwriting, and digital content creation, he reaches hundreds of thousands across social media with practical tools, prompts, and strategies for smarter work.
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