In today’s competitive job market, getting your resume noticed is harder than ever. Recruiters spend mere seconds scanning each application, while Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) filter out candidates before human eyes ever see their qualifications. The key to success? Tailoring your resume specifically for each job you apply to—a time-consuming process that many job seekers struggle to execute effectively.

Enter the power of AI. With the right prompt, AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, or other large language models can analyze your resume against specific job descriptions, identifying gaps and opportunities for optimization that might otherwise be missed. The prompt we’re sharing today has been carefully crafted to extract maximum value from AI tools, helping you transform your resume from generic to targeted in minutes.

This isn’t about gaming the system—it’s about presenting your authentic experience in the most relevant way possible. By aligning your resume’s language and emphasis with what employers are explicitly asking for, you dramatically increase your chances of making it through initial screenings and onto the interview stage.

Whether you’re applying for your dream job, changing careers, or just trying to improve your response rate, this AI prompt will provide actionable insights to make your resume work harder for you.

Copy the prompt below and paste into your AI tool.  Here are two free options, our personal fav is  Claude:  https://claude.ai/new  Or try ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/

• TIP:  Pressing “shift” then “enter”  will allow you to insert a new line in the text box without submitting the message

PROMPT:

Please analyze my resume against this specific job description to help me optimize my application.

Job Description

[Paste the full job description here]

My Current Resume

[Paste your resume content here]

Analysis Requested:

1. Keyword Match Assessment:
   • Identify critical keywords and requirements from the job description
   • Show which keywords are present/absent in my resume
   • Quantify my current alignment with key requirements (percentage match if possible)
2. Content Gap Analysis:
   • Highlight specific qualifications, skills, or experiences mentioned in the job description that are missing from my resume
   • Identify any underrepresented areas that need strengthening
3. Optimization Recommendations:
   • Suggest specific rewording of existing bullet points to better align with the job description’s language and priorities
   • Recommend skills or experiences that could be reframed or emphasized to better match what the employer is seeking
   • Provide 2-3 examples of improved bullet points I could use
4. Strategic Advice:
   • Suggest sections to expand, condense, or reorganize for maximum impact
   • Identify any potential red flags in my resume that might concern this specific employer
   • Recommend additional qualifications or certifications that would strengthen my candidacy

Please format your analysis with clear sections and specific, actionable recommendations. For each suggestion, explain your reasoning to help me understand the strategic advantage of making the change. 

(END PROMPT)

Give it a try and you’ll be on your way to a resume that will help you stand out in the crowd!

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