AI prompts for career change

Create a practical career-change prompt pack for me. My current background is [CURRENT EXPERIENCE], my target direction is [TARGET ROLES OR FIELD], my constraints are [CONSTRAINTS], and my evidence of strengths is [ACHIEVEMENTS AND SKILLS].

Write 9 copy-paste prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Each must be in first person, contain its own bracketed inputs, request a specific output, and be 70-120 words. Include prompts for:
1. Comparing target roles against my experience and identifying real gaps.
2. Translating my experience into transferable skills without changing job titles or inventing expertise.
3. Selecting a focused learning plan based on job-posting patterns.
4. Rewriting a resume summary for one target role.
5. Mapping two verified achievements to two requirements in a job posting.

6. Drafting a networking message that asks for perspective, not a job.
7. Preparing informational-interview questions.
8. Evaluating whether a job posting is an adjacent move, stretch move, or poor fit.
9. Building a 30-day transition plan around my constraints.

For each prompt, require the AI to distinguish evidence from inference, identify claims that need proof, and avoid fabricated credentials, salary figures, contacts, or labor-market data. For a resume or message, use only accomplishments I supply and state where a human reviewer should strengthen specificity.

Begin with a short guide on choosing one or two target role families rather than applying broadly. State that career coaches, recruiters, licensing bodies, and immigration or employment professionals may be appropriate for decisions involving credentials, legal work eligibility, contracts, or high-stakes compensation.

Before answering, check that every prompt supports a different stage of the change and that none asks the AI to misrepresent my history. Ask up to three clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.

Compare [POSSIBLE CAREER DIRECTIONS] against my [EXPERIENCE], [PREFERRED WORK], and [CONSTRAINTS]. Return a table scoring each direction on transferable evidence, missing requirements, entry path, likely compensation uncertainty, time to credibility, and downside risk. Use only facts I provide; mark labor-market statements as assumptions unless I provide sources. Recommend no more than two directions and explain what evidence would change the ranking. Do not suggest credentials or roles that conflict with my stated constraints. Check that the recommendation does not mistake a familiar title for a strong fit. Ask up to three questions only if inputs are missing.

Rewrite my resume summary and up to five bullets for [TARGET JOB POSTING] using [CURRENT RESUME] and [VERIFIED ACHIEVEMENTS]. Preserve my actual employers, titles, dates, and scope. Tie each rewritten bullet to a specific requirement from the posting, but do not repeat the posting’s wording or claim tools, leadership level, revenue impact, or certifications I have not supplied. Return a before-and-after table plus a list of claims I should substantiate in an interview. Check that every quantified result comes directly from my material. Ask up to three questions only if essential detail is absent.

Prepare me for a 25-minute informational interview with a [PERSON'S ROLE] in [TARGET FIELD]. My background is [BACKGROUND] and my purpose is [LEARNING GOAL]. Produce a brief opening, eight questions ordered from broad to specific, two follow-up questions for each, and a closing that asks for perspective rather than a referral or job. Include questions about day-to-day work, entry paths, proof of competence, and common misconceptions. Do not invent facts about the person or company. Check that no question can be answered by a company website alone. Ask up to three questions only when required.