5 Best AI Prompts to Generate a Resume

Copy any of the prompts below into your AI tool and replace the bracketed placeholders with your details (job title, company, dates, skills, etc.). Each prompt is crafted to produce an effective, ATS-friendly resume that highlights results and fits the role.

1. Job-Specific Tailored Resume

"Create a one-page resume for a [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. Use my background: [Brief summary of experience, e.g., '5 years in product marketing, B2B SaaS']. Include sections: Contact, Summary, Key Skills, Professional Experience (3-5 bullets per job with metrics), Education, and Certifications. Use keywords from this job posting: [paste key phrases or responsibilities]. Format for ATS parsing (clear headings, bullet points, standard fonts). Make the summary strong, results-focused, and under 3 sentences."

2. ATS-Optimized Resume

"Write an ATS-friendly resume for [Job Title]. Prioritize keyword matching and readable formatting. My details: [Name], [Location], [Phone], [Email], [LinkedIn], Skills: [list skills], Experience: [list jobs with title, company, dates, 2-4 achievement bullets each], Education: [degree, school, year]. Convert achievements into measurable results (percent, revenue, time saved). Keep headings standard (Professional Experience, Education, Skills, Summary) and ensure no images or complex tables."

3. Achievement-Focused Resume

"Generate a resume that emphasizes measurable achievements for a [Job Title] position. Use this input: [short description of role history and accomplishments]. For each role, write 3–6 bullet points that start with strong action verbs and include metrics (%, $, time). Add a 2-sentence professional summary that highlights top strengths and most relevant achievement. End with top 8 hard and soft skills relevant to [Job Title]. Keep it concise and impact-driven."

4. Career Change / Transferable Skills Resume

"Draft a resume for someone transitioning from [Current Industry/Role] to [Target Industry/Job Title]. Highlight transferable skills (e.g., project management, analysis, communication) and relevant accomplishments. Include a 'Career Objective' of 2–3 lines explaining motivation and fit. Rework past job bullets to show transferable achievements and add a 'Relevant Projects' section with 2 examples demonstrating applicable skills. Keep length to one page if possible."

5. Entry-Level / Recent Graduate Resume

"Create a clean, one-page resume for an entry-level [Job Title] or recent graduate. Use: [Degree, Major, Graduation Year], Relevant coursework: [list], Internships: [list with 2–4 bullets each], Projects: [2–3 bullets each with outcomes], Skills: [list], and Extracurriculars/Volunteer experience. Write a short 2-line summary focused on ambition, top skills, and what value you bring to the employer. Use action verbs and quantify results where possible."

Tip: After AI generates the resume, review for accuracy, add exact dates/companies, and tweak wording to match your voice before exporting to PDF.