When I first started applying for coding jobs, I had no idea what employers actually wanted.
My résumé felt generic, my portfolio looked random, and every interview was a guessing game.

Then I started using structured AI prompts to guide the whole process from résumé to interview prep.
These seven changed everything.

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1. The Resume Optimizer Prompt

Makes your résumé stand out for developer roles.

Prompt:
Here’s my résumé: [paste it].
Rewrite it to better fit a [Frontend / Backend / Full-Stack / Mobile] developer role.
Use strong action verbs and show measurable results where possible.

💡 Turns a generic résumé into one that gets callbacks.

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2. The Portfolio Builder Prompt

Helps you create projects that actually impress employers.

Prompt:
Suggest 5 coding projects I can add to my portfolio for a [type of developer] role.
For each project, explain what skills it demonstrates and why it’s valuable to employers.

💡 Because recruiters care more about what you can build than what you say.

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3. The Job Description Tailor Prompt

Customizes your application for every job.

Prompt:
Here’s the job description: [paste it].
Rewrite my résumé and cover letter to highlight the most relevant experience and keywords.

💡 Gets you past the dreaded résumé filters.

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4. The Interview Prep Prompt

Turns interviews into conversations, not interrogations.

Prompt:
I’m interviewing for a [Frontend / Backend / Full-Stack] developer role.
Generate 10 common interview questions and help me craft strong, specific answers.

💡 Confidence comes from preparation.

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5. The Technical Challenge Coach Prompt

Helps you approach coding tests strategically.

Prompt:

I have a coding challenge coming up for a [type of developer] role.
Suggest a plan to prepare in 7 days including practice topics, example problems, and review techniques.

💡 Turns test anxiety into a game plan.

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6. The LinkedIn Upgrade Prompt

Makes your LinkedIn profile recruiter-ready.

Prompt:
Here’s my current LinkedIn “About” section: [paste it].
Rewrite it to sound professional, confident, and focused on my developer skills.

💡 Because your LinkedIn is your silent résumé.

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7. The Salary Negotiation Prompt

Gives you the confidence (and words) to ask for what you deserve.

Prompt:
I just got an offer for a [job title] role with a salary of [$X].
Help me write a short, polite message to negotiate for a higher amount based on market rates.

💡 Negotiating doesn’t have to feel awkward.

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Landing a coding job isn’t about luck it’s about preparation.
These prompts help you show your best self, step by step.

By the way, I save prompts like these in AI Prompt Vault so I can organize all my go-to prompts instead of rewriting them each time.