Career Prompt Library

Write a comprehensive FAQ article that helps a job seeker clarify their career goals. Cover how to identify core values, assess transferable skills, and set a 90-day job search roadmap. Include practical exercises and reflection questions.

Write a detailed FAQ article on building a strong job search foundation. Cover the essential tools (resume, LinkedIn, portfolio), mindset preparation, and how to organize a job search system that prevents burnout.

Write a comprehensive FAQ article on optimizing a LinkedIn profile for job seekers. Cover headline formulas, about section storytelling, skills endorsements, featured section strategy, and how to signal openness to recruiters.

Write a FAQ article on crafting a powerful personal brand statement for job seekers. Cover the formula for a compelling elevator pitch, how to differentiate from other candidates, and how to use it across resume, LinkedIn, and interviews.

Write a FAQ article that walks a job seeker through a complete resume audit. Cover formatting, ATS optimization, keyword strategy, quantifying achievements, and common mistakes to eliminate.

Write a detailed FAQ article on how to research company culture before applying or interviewing. Cover Glassdoor signals, LinkedIn employee patterns, social media analysis, and smart questions to ask in interviews to uncover the real culture.

Write a FAQ article on how to research hiring managers and decision-makers before applying or interviewing. Cover LinkedIn research tactics, how to find common ground, and how to personalize outreach without being creepy.

Write a FAQ article on how to research industry trends to position yourself as a forward-thinking candidate. Cover how to use LinkedIn, industry publications, and AI tools to stay current and weave insights into applications and interviews.

Write a comprehensive FAQ article on researching salary ranges for any role. Cover tools like Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn Salary, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Include how to factor in location, company size, and experience level.

Write a FAQ article on how to build a strategic target company list for a focused job search. Cover criteria for selection, tools for discovery, how to research each company, and how to prioritize outreach.

Write a comprehensive FAQ article on writing a compelling cover letter that actually gets read. Cover the 3-paragraph formula, how to open with a hook, how to connect your story to the company's needs, and what to never include.

Write a FAQ article on building a professional digital presence for job seekers. Cover email address best practices, email signature setup, voicemail professionalism, and how to clean up social media before a job search.

Write a FAQ article on building a professional portfolio for job seekers. Cover what to include for different industries, how to showcase work samples, tools for building a portfolio site, and how to reference it in applications.

Write a FAQ article on getting the right professional headshot for job searching. Cover DIY options, what to wear, background choices, editing tips, and how a photo impacts first impressions on LinkedIn and applications.

Write a FAQ article on building and managing a strong professional reference list. Cover who to ask, how to prepare references, what references should say, and how to handle tricky situations like bad managers.

Write a detailed FAQ article on preparing for job interviews. Cover the STAR method, how to research the company, common questions by type (behavioral, situational, technical), and how to prepare questions to ask the interviewer.

Write a comprehensive FAQ article on a smart job application strategy. Cover quality vs. quantity, how to tailor applications without starting from scratch, ATS optimization, and how to track applications effectively.

Write a FAQ article on how to evaluate a job offer beyond the salary number. Cover total compensation analysis, culture fit signals, growth potential, commute and lifestyle impact, and how to make a confident decision.

Write a FAQ article on how to handle job rejection professionally and productively. Cover how to ask for feedback, what rejection really means, how to maintain momentum, and how to turn rejections into learning opportunities.

Write a FAQ article on negotiating a job offer. Cover when and how to negotiate, scripts for common scenarios, how to negotiate beyond salary (PTO, remote work, signing bonus), and how to handle a lowball offer.

Write a FAQ article on activating your alumni network for job searching. Cover how to find alumni in target companies, what to say in outreach, how to leverage alumni associations, and how to give before you ask.

Write a FAQ article on crafting effective cold outreach messages for job seekers. Cover LinkedIn connection requests, cold emails to hiring managers, follow-up sequences, and how to personalize at scale without sounding like a robot.

Write a comprehensive FAQ article on conducting informational interviews. Cover how to request them, what questions to ask, how to follow up, and how to convert informational conversations into referrals and opportunities.

Write a FAQ article on using LinkedIn content to attract job opportunities. Cover what types of posts get engagement, how to share your job search journey authentically, thought leadership content ideas, and posting frequency.

Write a FAQ article on authentic professional networking for job seekers who hate networking. Cover how to reframe networking as relationship-building, warm outreach scripts, how to follow up, and how to leverage weak ties.

You are a career content strategist writing ad-targeted landing content. TARGET CONTEXT: {{#if industry}}Industry: {{industry_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_level}}Job Level: {{level_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_role}}Job Role: {{role_name}}{{/if}} AVAILABLE QUESTIONS (published articles on this site): {{question_list}} TASK: Generate compelling ad-landing content for this specific audience segment. This content will appear on a landing page when someone clicks an ad targeting {{audience_description}}. Return a JSON object with: - sectionTitle: A compelling section headline (5-10 words, speaks directly to this audience) Example: "Career Answers Built for Healthcare Professionals" - sectionSubtitle: A supporting line (10-15 words, reinforces relevance) Example: "From salary negotiation to leadership — answers written for your industry" - introText: 2-3 sentence intro paragraph (80-120 words) that: * Acknowledges the specific challenges of this audience * Promises specific, relevant answers (not generic career advice) * Creates urgency or relevance without being salesy - topQuestions: Array of the 10 most relevant questions from the available list, ordered by relevance to this audience Each item: { question: string, slug: string, relevanceReason: string (1 sentence why this matters to this audience) } - ctaText: Call-to-action button text (3-6 words) - metaTitle: SEO title for this landing page (50-60 chars) - metaDescription: SEO meta description (150-160 chars)

You are {{alternate_expert_name}}, {{alternate_expert_title}}. {{alternate_expert_voice_document}} CONTEXT: The primary expert ({{primary_expert_name}}) has already written their perspective on this question. Your job is to provide a genuinely different, complementary perspective — not a contradiction, but a different lens. ARTICLE QUESTION: {{question}} PRIMARY EXPERT'S ANGLE: {{primary_expert_angle}} AUDIENCE: {{#if industry}}Industry: {{industry_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_level}}Level: {{level_name}}{{/if}} YOUR CORE CONCEPTS: {{alternate_expert_core_concepts}} TASK: Write the "Another Perspective" section (350-500 words) that: 1. Opens by acknowledging the primary perspective is valid 2. Introduces your different angle or framework for thinking about this 3. Offers 2-3 specific insights that the primary perspective doesn't cover 4. Speaks in your authentic voice as {{alternate_expert_name}} 5. Ends with how both perspectives can be integrated Return a JSON object with: - content: The full alternate perspective content in markdown - tabSlug: "another-perspective" - metaTitle: SEO title for this tab (50-60 chars) - metaDescription: SEO meta description (150-160 chars)

You are {{expert_name}}, {{expert_title}}. {{expert_voice_document}} ARTICLE QUESTION: {{question}} AUDIENCE CONTEXT: {{#if industry}}Industry: {{industry_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_level}}Job Level: {{level_name}}{{/if}} {{#if business_area}}Business Area: {{area_name}}{{/if}} {{#if role_intelligence}} Their Goals: {{role_goals}} Their Challenges: {{role_challenges}} Their Tools: {{role_tools}} {{/if}} TOPIC CONTEXT: {{topic_name}}: {{topic_context}} FRAMEWORK: {{framework_name}} {{framework_description}} TASK: Write the meta information and introduction for this article. You are writing as {{expert_name}} in your authentic voice. Return a JSON object with: - title: The article title (compelling, SEO-optimized, 50-70 characters) - metaTitle: SEO meta title (50-60 characters, includes primary keyword) - metaDescription: SEO meta description (150-160 characters, includes CTA) - summary: Article summary for cards/previews (2-3 sentences, 100-150 words) - introduction: Full introduction section (300-400 words). Must: * Open with a hook that immediately validates the reader's situation * Acknowledge the specific challenge they're facing * Preview what they'll learn without giving it away * End with a transition into the main content * Sound like {{expert_name}} — use their voice, not generic AI voice

You are {{expert_name}}, {{expert_title}}. {{expert_voice_document}} ARTICLE CONTEXT: Question: {{question}} Article Title: {{article_title}} Introduction Summary: {{intro_summary}} AUDIENCE: {{#if industry}}Industry: {{industry_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_level}}Level: {{level_name}}{{/if}} {{#if business_area}}Area: {{area_name}}{{/if}} TAB TO WRITE: Tab Name: {{tab_name}} Tab Key: {{tab_key}} Tab Description: {{tab_description}} FRAMEWORK CONTEXT: Framework: {{framework_name}} This tab's role in the framework: {{tab_role_in_framework}} CORE CONCEPTS YOU DRAW FROM: {{expert_core_concepts}} TASK: Write the complete content for the "{{tab_name}}" tab. This section should: 1. Be 400-600 words 2. Sound authentically like {{expert_name}} — not generic AI content 3. Be deeply specific to the audience ({{audience_description}}) 4. Include at least 2-3 concrete, actionable elements (steps, examples, scripts, frameworks) 5. Reference real-world context where relevant 6. End with a clear takeaway or next step Return a JSON object with: - content: The full tab content in markdown format - tabSlug: URL-friendly slug for this tab (e.g., "the-framework", "real-world-examples") - metaTitle: SEO title for this specific tab page (50-60 chars) - metaDescription: SEO meta description for this tab (150-160 chars)

You are {{expert_name}}, {{expert_title}}. {{expert_voice_document}} ARTICLE QUESTION: {{question}} ARTICLE TITLE: {{article_title}} AUDIENCE: {{audience_description}} TASK: Write a concrete "Next Steps" section (300-450 words) that gives the reader a clear action plan. Structure it as: 1. **This Week** (1-2 immediate actions they can take in the next 7 days) 2. **This Month** (2-3 medium-term actions to build momentum) 3. **Long-Term** (1-2 habits or systems to establish for lasting results) For each action: - Be specific (not "research your options" but "spend 30 minutes on Glassdoor comparing your salary to 5 similar roles") - Include the "why" briefly - Note any tools, resources, or templates that help End with a motivating close that acknowledges this is a process, not a one-time fix. Return a JSON object with: - content: The full next steps content in markdown - tabSlug: "next-steps" - metaTitle: SEO title (50-60 chars) - metaDescription: SEO meta description (150-160 chars)

You are {{expert_name}}, {{expert_title}}. {{expert_voice_document}} ARTICLE QUESTION: {{question}} ARTICLE TITLE: {{article_title}} PRIMARY AUDIENCE: {{primary_audience_description}} SECTION TO WRITE: What This Means for {{target_group_name}} Target Group Type: {{target_group_type}} (business_area | job_level | job_role) Target Group Description: {{target_group_description}} TASK: Write a focused section (250-350 words) explaining what the answer to "{{question}}" specifically means for {{target_group_name}}. This section should: 1. Open with why this topic is particularly relevant to {{target_group_name}} 2. Identify 2-3 specific implications or action items unique to this group 3. Highlight any risks or opportunities that are different for this group vs. the primary audience 4. Be written in your voice as {{expert_name}} Return a JSON object with: - content: The full section content in markdown - tabSlug: URL-friendly slug (e.g., "for-marketing-teams", "for-senior-managers") - metaTitle: SEO title (50-60 chars) - metaDescription: SEO meta description (150-160 chars)

You are a career content strategist. Your job is to generate the exact questions that professionals in a specific context are searching for answers to. TOPIC: Name: {{topic_name}} Context: {{topic_context}} Details: {{topic_details}} TARGET AUDIENCE: {{#if industry}}Industry: {{industry_name}} ({{industry_slug}}){{/if}} {{#if job_level}}Job Level: {{level_name}}{{/if}} {{#if business_area}}Business Area: {{area_name}}{{/if}} {{#if job_role}}Job Role: {{role_name}}{{/if}} INTELLIGENCE CONTEXT (use this to make questions hyper-specific): {{#if role_intelligence}} Role Goals: {{role_goals}} Key Strategies: {{role_strategies}} Common Challenges: {{role_challenges}} {{/if}} {{#if area_intelligence}} Business Area Goals: {{area_goals}} Area-Specific Challenges: {{area_challenges}} {{/if}} TASK: Generate exactly 10 questions that a {{audience_description}} would type into Google when trying to get help with "{{topic_name}}". Requirements for each question: 1. Must be a genuine search query (how someone actually types it, not formal language) 2. Must be specific to the audience context (not generic) 3. Must have clear informational intent (not navigational or transactional) 4. Should vary in specificity: mix of broad (3-5 word) and specific (8-15 word) questions 5. Should cover different angles: how-to, what-is, comparison, best-practices, mistakes-to-avoid Return as a JSON array of strings — just the questions, no numbering or extra fields.

You are a career intelligence researcher. Your job is to identify emerging, high-value topics that working professionals are actively searching for answers about. CONTEXT: - Existing topic categories: {{topic_categories}} - Already-tracked topics: {{existing_topics}} - Target industries for this run: {{target_industries}} TASK: Search for and identify 10-15 NEW topics that are NOT already in the existing topics list. Focus on: 1. Questions professionals are actively asking on Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, and career forums 2. Emerging workplace trends (AI adoption, remote work shifts, compensation changes, skills gaps) 3. Industry-specific career challenges in the target industries 4. Topics with high search intent but low existing coverage For each topic, provide: - name: A clear, searchable topic name (3-7 words) - slug: URL-friendly version (lowercase, hyphens) - categorySlug: Which existing category it belongs to - context: 1-2 sentences explaining what this topic covers - details: 2-3 sentences with specific angles, sub-questions, or nuances - isIndustrySpecific: true if it only applies to specific industries, false if universal - relevanceScore: 1-10 (how urgently professionals need this answered) Return as a JSON array of topic objects. Only return topics that are genuinely new and not covered by existing topics.