We all waste time on repetitive tasks that AI can handle in seconds. Here are 10 battle-tested prompts I use daily with ChatGPT (they also work with Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant).
Just copy, replace [brackets] with your info, and paste into your AI of choice.
1. Professional Resume in 1 Minute
Write a professional resume for the position of [job title] in [industry].
My experience:
- [experience 1]
- [experience 2]
My skills:
- [skills]
Education:
- [education]
Use active verbs and add metrics where possible. Format: 1 page.
Why it works: Instead of spending an hour in Word, you get a polished resume in 60 seconds. The key is providing specific metrics and achievements.
2. Job Interview Prep
I'm preparing for an interview for [job title] at [company/industry].
Generate:
1. 10 typical questions for this position
2. 5 behavioral questions (STAR format)
3. 5 questions I should ask the employer
For each question, provide an example of a strong answer.
Why it works: Walking into an interview prepared with 20 practiced answers makes you 3x more confident. The STAR-format questions are what HR teams actually use.
3. Explain Any Complex Topic
Explain [concept] in simple terms.
Use:
- An analogy from everyday life
- A practical example
- Key terms with definitions
I'm learning this at [level: beginner/intermediate/expert].
4. Social Media Post in 30 Seconds
Write a post for [Instagram/LinkedIn/Twitter] about "[topic]".
Goal: [engagement/sales/informing]
Audience: [description]
Tone: [serious/fun/motivating]
Include hashtags and a call to action.
5. Daily Planning Assistant
Help me plan my day.
Tasks I need to complete:
[task list]
Constraints:
- Available time: [hours]
- Priorities: [what matters most]
Distribute tasks by time, considering energy levels (hard tasks in the morning).
6. Business Idea Evaluation
Evaluate this business idea: [description]
Analyze:
1. Target audience
2. Competitors
3. Business model (how to monetize)
4. Initial costs
5. Risks and how to minimize them
6. First steps to launch
Why it works: Free alternative to a business consultant. You get honest analysis in 2 minutes.
7. Weekly Meal Plan
Create a weekly meal plan.
Parameters:
- Goal: [weight loss/muscle gain/health]
- Restrictions: [allergies/preferences]
- Calories: [if known]
- Budget: [approximate]
Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
8. Travel Itinerary
Plan a trip:
Destination: [country/city]
Dates: [when]
Budget: [amount]
Interests: [what I enjoy]
Company: [solo/couple/family]
Include: daily itinerary, attractions, restaurants, transport.
9. Universal Problem Solver
I have a problem: [describe the problem]
Help me:
1. Identify the root cause
2. Come up with 5 possible solutions
3. Evaluate pros and cons of each
4. Recommend the best option
10. The Mega-Prompt (Works for ANY Task)
Act as [expert in field].
My task: [description]
Context:
- Audience: [who it's for]
- Goal: [what I want to achieve]
- Constraints: [time/budget/other]
Response format:
- Structure: [how to organize]
- Length: [brief/detailed]
- Style: [what tone]
If you need additional information — ask before answering.
Why it works: This is the Swiss Army knife of prompts. Memorize this structure and you can get expert-level output on literally any topic.
Pro Tips
- Be specific — the more context you provide, the better the output
- Iterate — if the first result isn't perfect, ask the AI to refine it
- Chain prompts — use the output of one prompt as input for another
- Save your best prompts — build a personal library
Want More?
These are 10 free prompts from my collection. If you want to go further — I built 8 ready-to-deploy AI agents for real tasks: code review, content writing, data analysis, customer support, meeting summaries, and more.
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