Job Search prompts
100 prompts · A–Z
- 'Tell me about yourself'Nail the opener that sets the tone.copy
- After 'we'll be in touch'Keep momentum after a non-committal close.copy
- Am I ready for this level?Check if you can reach for a more senior role.analysis
- Answer 'what's your weakness?'Handle the cliché question without a cliché.copy
- Answer 'why this company?'Give a real reason, not flattery.copy
- Answer application questionsTackle those extra supplemental questions.copy
- Ask for a recommendationRequest a reference or LinkedIn recommendation.copy
- Ask for a referralRequest a referral without putting them on the spot.copy
- Ask for an informational chatRequest a 15-minute conversation gracefully.copy
- Ask for interview feedbackRequest useful feedback after a no.copy
- Ask for time to decideBuy thinking time without losing the offer.copy
- Audit my online presenceSee what an employer finds when they search you.checklist
- Beat job-search burnoutRecover when the search has worn you down.plan
- Build a job-search planGet an organised plan instead of random applying.plan
- Build my network from scratchStart building connections with no network.plan
- Build my professional storyGet a consistent narrative across your presence.strategy
- Calm my interview nervesSteady yourself before you walk in.plan
- Celebrate the small winsNotice progress that isn't an offer yet.analysis
- Counter an offerRespond to an offer with a strong counter.copy
- Critique my CVGet honest feedback on what's holding it back.analysis
- Deal with impostor feelingsQuiet the 'I'm not good enough' voice.analysis
- Decline an offer gracefullySay no while keeping the relationship.copy
- Decode a job descriptionSee what a posting is really asking for.analysis
- Define my ideal next rolePin down exactly what you're aiming for.framework
- Evaluate the whole packageLook past salary at the full compensation.analysis
- Explain a career gapFrame time out of work honestly and well.copy
- Explain why I left a jobTalk about leaving without red flags.copy
- Explore career optionsGenerate paths you may not have considered.analysis
- Fix my cover letterSharpen a draft that isn't landing.copy
- Focus my scattered searchStop applying everywhere and target well.strategy
- Follow up after meetingTurn a brief meeting into a real connection.copy
- Follow up after silenceCheck in when you've heard nothing back.copy
- Follow up on an applicationCheck in without being annoying.copy
- Handle a tough questionPrepare for the question you're dreading.copy
- Handle competing offersUse multiple offers ethically and well.analysis
- Handle multiple processesJuggle timelines across several employers.plan
- Handle rejectionProcess a no without it crushing you.analysis
- Improve my LinkedIn profileMake your profile work harder for you.copy
- Is this role right for me?Pressure-test whether a specific role fits.analysis
- Job searching while employedManage a search while still in a job.plan
- Keep going when it's slowStay in it when nothing's moving.plan
- Know my worthBuild the case for what you should be paid.analysis
- Learn from a rejectionTurn a 'no' into something useful.analysis
- Make my CV ATS-friendlyGet past the automated screeners.checklist
- Manage search anxietyCope with the stress of an uncertain search.plan
- Map my transferable skillsSee how your skills map to a new field.framework
- Match my letter to the jobAlign your letter to what they're really asking for.copy
- Negotiate beyond salaryGet more than money on the table.strategy
- Negotiate my salaryGet a plan and script to ask for more.plan
- Negotiate the start dateSort out when you actually begin.copy
- Open a cover letter stronglyGet a first line that isn't 'I am writing to apply'.copy
- Optimise for recruitersGet found by the right people.checklist
- Pick the right CV formatChoose a structure that flatters your situation.analysis
- Plan a career-change searchSearch smart when you're switching fields.plan
- Practice interview questionsRun a mock interview for a specific role.copy
- Predict the questionsKnow what they're likely to ask.analysis
- Prep for a networking eventWalk in with a plan, not dread.plan
- Prepare questions to ask themHave sharp questions for the interviewer.copy
- Prioritise my applicationsDecide which roles deserve your best effort.analysis
- Quantify my achievementsAdd numbers that make your impact concrete.copy
- Reach out to a hiring managerContact the decision-maker directly and well.copy
- Rebuild my confidenceGet your self-belief back after a hard stretch.analysis
- Reconnect with an old contactReach out to someone you've lost touch with.copy
- Reflect on how it wentDebrief an interview while it's fresh.analysis
- Reframe a long searchGet perspective when it's taking forever.analysis
- Reframe unrelated experienceMake non-matching experience look relevant.copy
- Refresh a stale profileModernise a profile you haven't touched in years.copy
- Research a companyKnow what to find out before applying or interviewing.checklist
- Respond to a lowball offerHandle an offer below your worth.copy
- Rewrite a weak bullet pointTurn a flat duty into a strong achievement.copy
- Set my job-search goalsTurn 'I need a job' into a focused plan.plan
- Short application messageNail the brief 'apply here' text box.copy
- Should I change careers?Think through a career switch honestly.analysis
- Should I take this offer?Weigh an offer clearly before deciding.analysis
- Show work, no portfolioDemonstrate ability when you can't show samples.strategy
- Speculative applicationApproach a company with no open role.copy
- Spot a bad job or red flagsRead the warning signs in a posting or process.analysis
- Stand out as a candidateFind your edge in a crowded field.strategy
- Stay consistent week to weekBuild a sustainable search routine.plan
- Stay motivated while searchingKeep momentum over a long search.plan
- Stay positive after setbacksKeep going after a string of nos.plan
- Structure a STAR answerTell a behavioural story that lands.framework
- Tailor my CV to a jobReshape your CV to match a specific posting.copy
- Tap the hidden job marketFind roles that never get posted.strategy
- Tell my story for this roleConnect your path to the job convincingly.copy
- Track my job searchSet up a system so nothing slips.plan
- Trim my CV to one pageCut a long CV down without losing the good bits.copy
- What am I actually good at?Surface your real strengths and transferable skills.analysis
- What do I want from work?Clarify what actually matters to you in a job.framework
- What job should I look for?Get clarity on the roles worth targeting.analysis
- Where should I look for roles?Find the right channels for your field.analysis
- Withdraw from a processPull out of a hiring process cleanly.copy
- Write a bioGet a short professional bio in your voice.copy
- Write a cover letterGet a tailored letter that sounds like you.copy
- Write a CV summaryGet a punchy professional summary up top.copy
- Write a networking messageReach out to someone without being awkward.copy
- Write a thank-you noteSend a strong post-interview message.copy
- Write my elevator pitchSum up who you are in 30 seconds.copy
- Write my LinkedIn 'About'Get a compelling summary section.copy
- Write my LinkedIn headlineGet a headline that's more than your job title.copy