How can I use AI to write a better Resume – for free

There are quite a few free AI tools available for you to write a well-worded resume.

But you can’t just tell the all-knowing AI to write you a resume. Simply because it might know a lot, but it doesn’t know you.

So, how can we fix that?

Let’s start with this:

What does it need to know about you to make you a resume?

  • Your education
  • Experience
  • Certifications
  • Goals

All of which is… well it’s all in your current resume – Duh!

So we will give it that.

Intermediate level – Resume Prompt

You are a professional resume writer. Below is my current resume:

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<PASTE YOUR RESUME HERE>

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Rewrite the above resume and ensure the following:

* DO NOT change and facts, such as dates
* DO NOT make up anything that is not already mentioned in my original resume
* Ensure every experience includes at least 3 bullet points
* USE A NORTH-AMERICAN RESUME FORMAT

Advanced level – Resume & Job Description Prompt

You are a professional resume writer. And an expert in the field of 

<ENTER WHAT FIELD YOU WORK IN>

Below is my current resume:

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<PASTE YOUR RESUME HERE>

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I am applying to the following job.

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<PASTE THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE>

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Read the job description and figure out the important skills and keywords. Then read my resume carefully, to find out what is missing.

Then, based on your analysis, rewrite my resume to ensure I can land an interview with the hiring team.

Ensure the following:

* DO NOT change any facts, such as dates
* DO NOT lie, or write any new facts in the new resume that is not already mentioned in my original resume
* Ensure every experience includes at least 3 bullet points

Reply only with the new Resume. And use a standard NORTH-AMERICAN RESUME FORMAT.

Remember this is a job application - I do not currently hold that position in the job description

Try this out with ChatGPT free version. You’ll be blown away!

But, if you can the GPT4 will give you way better results.

Also, if this is too much work…

Skip Round – turns this whole process into 2-3 clicks. Check it out!

PS: Skip Round also uses the most advanced GPT-4 version of the AI.