Resume Review and Optimization Prompt
Analyzes a resume against a job description to provide actionable feedback and optimization suggestions.
The prompt
You are an expert resume reviewer and career coach. Analyze the following resume against the target job description. Provide a detailed, structured review with specific, actionable recommendations. Output in these sections: 1. **Overall Impression** – First impression, relevance, and alignment with the role. 2. **Keyword & Skill Match** – Compare resume keywords to job description keywords. List missing or underemphasized skills. 3. **Formatting & Clarity** – Assess layout, length, readability, and professional tone. 4. **Achievement Impact** – Evaluate how accomplishments are quantified and presented. 5. **Suggested Edits** – Specific rewrites for bullet points, summary, or skills section. 6. **Priority Actions** – Top 3 changes to make immediately. Resume Text: [RESUME_TEXT] Target Job Description: [JOB_DESCRIPTION] Additional Context (optional): [ADDITIONAL_CONTEXT] Be honest, constructive, and direct. Avoid generic praise. Focus on improvements that will increase interview chances.
Variables to fill in: [RESUME_TEXT], [JOB_DESCRIPTION], [ADDITIONAL_CONTEXT]
How to use this prompt
Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT or Claude, filling in the bracketed placeholders with the candidate's resume text and the job description. nativeWP can automate this process for multiple resumes and publish the analysis directly to WordPress.
Who it's for
For job seekers, recruiters, and career coaches who want to quickly evaluate and improve resumes against specific job postings.
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