Job searching in India has changed forever. Companies now use AI to screen resumes — and job seekers can use AI to beat those screening systems and prepare better for interviews. Here's the complete playbook.

Phase 1: Resume Optimization (Prompts 1–5)

Prompt 1 — ATS optimization: "Here is my resume: [paste resume]. Here is a job description: [paste JD]. Rewrite my resume summary and skills section to match the keywords in this JD, while keeping everything truthful."
Prompt 2 — Achievement bullets: "Rewrite these job responsibilities as achievement-focused bullet points with metrics: [paste responsibilities]. If I don't have numbers, suggest what metrics I should track going forward."
Prompt 3 — Technical skills section: "Organize these technical skills into a well-formatted skills section for an Indian IT resume: [paste skills]. Group by category (Languages, Frameworks, Tools, Cloud, etc.)"

Phase 2: Application (Prompts 6–9)

Prompt 6 — Cover letter: "Write a cover letter for [role] at [company]. About me: [2 sentences]. My relevant experience: [2-3 specific points with numbers]. The job needs: [3 key requirements]. 250 words max."
Prompt 7 — LinkedIn connection message: "Write a short, non-spammy LinkedIn message to a [role] at [company] I want to apply to. I want to learn more about the team before applying. 3 sentences max."

Phase 3: Interview Preparation (Prompts 10–13)

Prompt 10 — Company research: "I have an interview at [company name] for [role]. Tell me: their main products/services, recent news, company culture, and 5 intelligent questions I should ask."
Prompt 11 — STAR story: "Help me structure this experience as a STAR story for a behavioral interview question: [describe situation]. The question is: 'Tell me about a time you led a challenging project.'"
Prompt 12 — Technical prep: "I have a technical interview for [role] at [company type]. Create a list of 20 likely technical questions and brief ideal answers based on this job description: [paste JD]."

Phase 4: Salary Negotiation (Prompts 14–15)

Prompt 14: "The offer is ₹X for [role] in [city]. Market data suggests ₹Y–₹Z. Write a professional counter-offer email."
Prompt 15: "HR said the salary is fixed. What are non-salary benefits I should negotiate for in an Indian IT company?"