How to Ask ChatGPT to Create a Professional Resume or CV

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An easy guide to getting free resume help with OpenAI's ChatGPT
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Did you know you can ask ChatGPT for resume help? Open AI's chatbot can help tailor your work experience into a proper resume for job listings and recruiters. You'll just need a list of the important things you want to add and a proper prompt. This wikiHow will show you how to use ChatGPT prompts to write a professional resume for your next job application.

Things You Should Know

  • Log into your ChatGPT account and start a new chat. Have the job listing and your experience ready.
  • Generate a prompt with the request, the job description, and your resume information.
  • If necessary, rephrase sections of the response to make it sound more unique and specific to your needs.
Section 1 of 3:

Can ChatGPT write a resume?

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    The AI chatbot can help you get started with a new resume, and it can help you tailor an old resume to suit a different job. This generated resume should be seen as a first draft; you should always proofread and edit it to ensure it meets your and the job listing's requirements. If you have your experiences handy and a proper prompt, ChatGPT can be used to polish your resume.
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Creating a New Resume

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    Log into https://chat.openai.com/ in a web browser. You must have an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT . [1]
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    If this is your first time using ChatGPT, a new chat will open on the home page. Otherwise, click New chat in the top-left corner.
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    Most resumes have a similar formula that includes your work experience, education, and area of expertise. Reread the job listing (if applicable) and note any requirements and responsibilities for the job. This will help ChatGPT craft a better resume.
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    Start with your initial request for a resume, followed by the job description, your experience, and then your word limit . The word limit will help prevent ChatGPT from stopping mid-sentence .
    • Use the following prompt and tailor it as needed:
      • Write a professional resume for [position] at [company] using the information below. Keep the response under [word limit].
      • [List of roles/experience]
      • [Education]
      • [Special skills]
      • [Achievements]
    • If you don't feel comfortable providing your personal information in ChatGPT, you can input it yourself later. ChatGPT will usually provide a field with [two brackets] where you can enter the needed information.
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    Be specific when using ChatGPT. Clear and concise prompts outlining your exact needs help ChatGPT tailor its response. Specify the desired outcome (e.g., creative writing, informative summary, functional resume), any length constraints (word or character count), and the preferred emotional tone (formal, humorous, etc.)

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    ChatGPT will begin generating your response immediately. If it's struggling to load, ChatGPT may be at capacity , and you may need to try again during non-peak hours.
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    You can copy and paste the generated resume into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or another word processing program. Reread the resume for any grammar, syntax, or formatting errors.
    • Be sure to edit any empty fields and enter information as needed, such as addresses, names, and headers.
    • Keep in mind that while ChatGPT learns and updates frequently, the system isn't perfect. It's possible to receive false information or answers that seem correct but don't make sense. Be sure to fact-check and reread the resume before sending it.
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    Since ChatGPT has millions of users, your resume may closely match another's. If you don't want to rephrase sections yourself, you can ask ChatGPT. Do the following:
    • Copy and paste a section back into ChatGPT.
    • Type "rephrase this paragraph".
    • Press Enter .
    • Review the rephrased section. Replace the old section, or rephrase it again.
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Section 3 of 3:

Improving an Old Resume

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    If you want ChatGPT to revise an old resume, you'll need to use a slightly different prompt. With these prompts, you'll need to enter your old resume into ChatGPT. You won't be able to upload documents, so you must copy and paste your resume's text into the text field.
    • Here are a few prompt examples; tailor them as needed:
      • Draft a formal resume for a job as a [position] at [company] using my experience below as a reference.
      • Tailor my current resume to [position] at [company]. Include keywords from the job description and company values (linked below) when mentioning my achievements and skills.
      • Summarize my professional history below into short bullet points.
      • Update the [experience/skills/etc.] section on my resume to make it more suitable for [position].
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    ChatGPT will begin generating your response immediately.
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    You can copy and paste the generated resume into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or another word processing program. Reread the resume for any grammar, syntax, or formatting errors.
    • Be sure to edit any empty fields and enter information as needed, such as addresses, names, and headers.
    EXPERT TIP

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    Tyrone Showers is a Technologist and the Co-owner of Taliferro Group, an IT consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. With over 35 years of professional experience, he specializes in API Design, e-Commerce, Operational Efficiency, and website development. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from DeVry Institute of Technology.
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    Pay close attention to the content ChatGPT generates. If you use ChatGPT often, you'll start noticing its patterns, like its tendency to begin articles with phrases like "in today's digital world." Once you spot patterns, you can refine your prompts to steer ChatGPT in a better direction and avoid repetitive content.

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