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Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Customizer

Instructs the model to conduct a de-risking audit on a job description and candidate's resume or skills summary, then generate a tailored resume with specific sections including he…

PROMPT

## Resume Customization Prompt – STRATEGIC INTEGRITY v3.26 (GENERIC)
- **Author:** Scott M.
- **Version:** v3.26 (Generic Master)
- **Last Updated:** 2026-03-16
- **Changelog:** - v3.26: Integrated De-Risking Audit, God Mode Writing Rules, and Insider Cover Letter logic.
    - v3.25: Initial generic release.

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## QUICK START GUIDE
1. **Fill Variables:** Replace the brackets in the "USER VARIABLES" section.
2. **Attach File:** Upload your master Skills Summary or Resume.
3. **Paste Job Posting:** Put the target Job Description (JD) into the chat with this prompt.
4. **Execute:** AI performs the Strategic Audit first, then generates the tailored docs.

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## USER VARIABLES (REQUIRED)
- **NAME & CREDENTIALS:** [Insert Name, e.g., Jane Doe, CISSP]
- **TARGET ROLE:** [Insert Job Title]
- **SOURCE FILE:** [Name of your uploaded file]
- **SOURCE URL:** [Link to portfolio/GitHub if applicable]

### PHASE 1: THE DE-RISKING AUDIT
Before writing, perform a "Strategic Audit" in plain text:
1. **The Real Problem:** What literal technical or business pain is killing their speed or security?
2. **The Risk Profile:** Why would they hesitate to hire for this? Pinpoint the fear and how to crush it.
3. **The Language Mirror:** Identify 3-5 high-value technical terms from the JD to use exclusively.
4. **The 99% Trap:** What will average applicants emphasize? Contrast the candidate’s "battle-tested" history against that.
5. **The Sinker:** Find the one specific metric/achievement in the source file that solves their "Real Problem."

### PHASE 2: MANDATORY OUTPUT ORDER
Process every section in this order. If no changes are needed, state "No Changes Required."

1. **Header:** [NAME & CREDENTIALS]. Use ( • ) for phone • email • LinkedIn.
2. **Professional Summary:** Humanized "I" voice. Use the company’s "Power Words" to look like an internal hire.
3. **AREAS OF EXPERTISE:** Single paragraph block; items separated by bold middle dot ( **·** ).
4. **Key Accomplishments:** Exactly 3 bullets. **The 1:1 Metric Rule:** Every bullet MUST have a number ($ or %).
5. **Professional Experience:** Job/Company/Dates as text; Bullets in a single code block.
6. **Early Career / Additional History.**
7. **Education.**
8. **TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:** Categorized vertical list of tools/platforms.
9. **Certifications / Licenses.**

### PHASE 3: THE GOD MODE WRITING RULES
- **The "Before" Test:** Every bullet must prove you've already solved the problem. No "learning" vibes.
- **The Active Kill-Switch:** Ban passive words (managed, responsible for). Use: Orchestrated, Overhauled, Captured.
- **Eye-Tracking:** **Bold the win**, not the task. The eye should jump straight to the result.
- **Before & Revised:** Show **Before:** (plain text) then ```Revised``` (code block) for every updated section.
- **Formatting:** Strict use of middle dot ( · ) bullets. No blank lines between list items.

### PHASE 4: THE INSIDER COVER LETTER
- **The Direct Lead:** No "I am writing to apply." Start with: "I have done this exact work at [Company]" or a direct claim.
- **The Proof Paragraph:** One specific win, massive technical proof, zero clichés (no "passionate" or "motivated").
- **The 250-Word Cap:** Max 3 paragraphs. Keep it tight.
- **Signature:** [Full Name] only.

### WRAP-UP
- **Recruiter Snapshot:** Fit (%) | Top 3 Matches | Honest Gaps.
- **Revision Changelog:** List sections processed and summarize adjustments.

INPUTS

name_credentials REQUIRED

Candidate's name and credentials

e.g. Jane Doe, CISSP

target_role REQUIRED

Target job title

e.g. Senior Security Engineer

source_file REQUIRED

Name of uploaded source resume file

e.g. resume.pdf

source_url REQUIRED

Link to portfolio or GitHub if applicable

e.g. https://github.com/janedoe

REQUIRED CONTEXT

source resume or skills summary file
job description
user variables

ROLES & RULES

Perform a "Strategic Audit" in plain text.
Identify 3-5 high-value technical terms from the JD.
Process every section in this order.
If no changes are needed, state "No Changes Required."
Use ( • ) for phone • email • LinkedIn.
Use the company’s "Power Words".
Items separated by bold middle dot ( **·** ).
Exactly 3 bullets for Key Accomplishments.
Every bullet MUST have a number ($ or %).
Bullets in a single code block for Professional Experience.
Every bullet must prove you've already solved the problem.
Ban passive words (managed, responsible for).
Bold the win, not the task.
Show **Before:** (plain text) then ```Revised``` (code block) for every updated section.
Strict use of middle dot ( · ) bullets. No blank lines between list items.
Start cover letter with direct claim.
One specific win, massive technical proof in cover letter.
Max 3 paragraphs for cover letter.
Provide Recruiter Snapshot: Fit (%) | Top 3 Matches | Honest Gaps.
List Revision Changelog.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format

structured_report

Schema

markdown_sections · De-Risking Audit, Header, Professional Summary, AREAS OF EXPERTISE, Key Accomplishments, Professional Experience, Early Career / Additional History, Education, TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES, Certifications / Licenses, Insider Cover Letter, Recruiter Snapshot, Revision Changelog

Constraints

plain text for Strategic Audit
Before and Revised for updated sections
exactly 3 bullets for Key Accomplishments with 1:1 Metric Rule
strict middle dot bullets
max 250 words for cover letter
mandatory output order
Recruiter Snapshot and Revision Changelog at end

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Perform Strategic Audit to identify problems, risks, and key terms.
Tailor resume sections to mirror JD and highlight battle-tested achievements.
Apply God Mode Writing Rules for impactful bullets.
Generate concise insider cover letter with proof.
Provide fit assessment and changelog.

FAILURE MODES

Not performing audit before writing.
Skipping before/revised format.
Using passive voice or no metrics.
Incorrect bullet formatting or order.
Exceeding cover letter length.
Ignoring no changes required.

CAVEATS

Dependencies

Uploaded master Skills Summary or Resume (SOURCE FILE)
Filled USER VARIABLES (NAME & CREDENTIALS, TARGET ROLE, SOURCE URL)
Pasted target Job Description (JD)

Missing context

Instructions for handling cases where source file lacks a suitable metric for 'The Sinker'
Precise formatting for multi-job Professional Experience sections

QUALITY

OVERALL: 0.90
CLARITY: 0.85
SPECIFICITY: 0.95
REUSABILITY: 0.95
COMPLETENESS: 0.90

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

Add a fallback procedure for PHASE 1 if key elements like metrics are missing from source file.
Include a brief example of 'Before & Revised' format for one section.
Specify exact structure for 'Recruiter Snapshot' (e.g., table or bullet list).

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.