How to Use ChatGPT for Resume Writing (Step-by-Step Guide)

Tutorial: Follow these steps to get the most out of ChatGPT. Each step builds on the previous one.

1Prepare Your Information

Gather your work history, skills, education, and target job descriptions. The more specific you are, the better ChatGPT can tailor your resume.

2Generate Your First Draft

Prompt: ‘Create a professional resume for a [job title] with [X] years of experience in [industry]. Include quantified achievements.’ ChatGPT will create a structured resume.

3Tailor for Specific Jobs

Copy the job description and ask: ‘Tailor my resume for this specific job posting: [paste job description]. Match keywords and emphasize relevant experience.’

4Optimize Action Verbs

Ask ChatGPT: ‘Replace weak verbs in my resume with strong action verbs. Focus on quantified achievements.’ This instantly improves impact.

5Write Your Summary

Prompt: ‘Write a 3-sentence professional summary that highlights my top 3 selling points for [target role].’ This is what recruiters read first.

6ATS Optimization

Ask: ‘Identify keywords from this job posting that should be in my resume for ATS compatibility.’ ATS systems scan for matching keywords.

7Final Polish

Use Grammarly to check grammar and formatting. Ask ChatGPT to review for consistency and professional tone.