ChatGPT Prompts for Resume Writing

Stop staring at a blank page. These AI prompts help you write a professional resume in minutes — from compelling summaries to achievement-focused bullet points that pass ATS screening.

What you'll find here:

  • Professional summary generators
  • Experience section prompts (XYZ formula, quantified achievements)
  • Skills extraction and keyword optimization
  • ATS-friendly formatting guidance
  • Career change resume strategies

Why free? Tools like Teal, Rezi, and Jobscan charge $29-49/month for AI-assisted resume building. These prompts work with any AI you already have access to — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot. No signup. No paywall.

Copy any prompt below, replace the [brackets] with your info, and paste into your preferred AI assistant.

 

 
   
 

 

 
   
 

 

 
   
 

 

 
   
 

 

 
   
 

 

 
   
 
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best ChatGPT prompts for resume writing?

The best ChatGPT prompts for resume writing include professional summary generators, achievement bullet point transformers, ATS keyword optimizers, and skills section builders. Steps offers free, copy-paste ready prompts for each of these.

Are these ChatGPT resume prompts free?

Yes, all prompts on Steps are completely free. No signup or payment required. They work with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other AI assistant.

How do I use ChatGPT to improve my resume?

Copy a resume prompt from Steps, replace the bracketed placeholders with your information, paste into ChatGPT, and review/edit the output. The prompts guide ChatGPT to produce professional, ATS-friendly resume content.