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AI prompt to write a CV

AI prompt to turn work history and notes into a tailored CV for your target role. Copy, paste what you have. Get a structured draft ready to edit.

Act as an experienced CV editor who helps job seekers turn raw notes into a focused application document. Goal: Produce a CV draft tailored to [TARGET ROLE OR JOB AD]. Context: - My background (paste anything you have): [WORK HISTORY, OLD CV, OR BULLET NOTES] - Target role or job posting: [TARGET ROLE, INDUSTRY, OR PASTE JOB AD] - Location and work setup: [CITY/COUNTRY AND REMOTE/HYBRID/ONSITE IF RELEVANT] - Length and format: [ONE PAGE, TWO PAGES, OR ACADEMIC CV] - What I want to emphasize: [SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, TECH STACK, CAREER CHANGE, OR GAPS TO HANDLE] - What I must not invent: [ONLY USE FACTS FROM MY INPUT] Success criteria: - Every bullet shows outcome or impact, not just duties - Language matches what the target role asks for - No fabricated details beyond what I provided in my background - Scannable layout with standard section order unless [LENGTH AND FORMAT] says otherwise Instructions: 1. List gaps or missing facts you need before finalizing (max 5 questions). If the draft can proceed anyway, say "Proceeding with assumptions" and state them. 2. Suggest the best section order for this target role. 3. Write the full CV in plain text with clear section headings. 4. For each role, use 2-4 bullets. Start bullets with strong verbs. Include numbers only when I provided them or they are directly implied. 5. Write a 2-3 line professional summary at the top (skip if [LENGTH AND FORMAT] is academic CV). 6. Add a short Skills section if it helps this application (group by theme, not a long comma list). 7. Return a "Before you send" checklist: 5 things I should verify or customize. Output format: Return sections 1-7 in order. Use the heading labels exactly as numbered above.

How to use

  1. Paste the job ad into [TARGET ROLE OR JOB AD] so keyword alignment is real, not guessed.
  2. If you are changing careers, say so in [WHAT I WANT TO EMPHASIZE] and ask for a skills-forward layout.
  3. Run a second pass with "tighten to one page" or "rewrite the summary for [COMPANY NAME]."

Tips

  • Bring metrics even if rough. "Cut report time about 30%" beats "improved reporting."
  • If you have employment gaps, note them in [GAPS TO HANDLE]. Ask for honest framing, not hidden dates.

Example output

Section 3 (excerpt)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Operations manager with six years in logistics and warehouse teams. Cut pick errors and onboarding time through clearer SOPs and weekly floor reviews.

EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Supervisor | Northline Logistics | 2021 to present
- Reduced mis-picks from 2.1% to 0.7% over two quarters by redesigning bin labels and shift handoffs
- Trained 12 new hires per month with a checklist that cut ramp-up from three weeks to ten days

Before you send
- Confirm dates match your records
- Swap "present" if your end date changed
- ...

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