1 prompt = 3 interview calls?

Your college isn’t teaching you this.

Author

Jyoti Bhasin
June 06, 2025

Hey champ,


You’ve probably used ChatGPT once or twice — to write an essay, debug a line of code, or help with a prompt. But what if I told you: you’re using just 5% of what it can actually do for your career?

This issue breaks down you can use ChatGPT daily to land internships, build portfolios, and stand out in a competitive job market.

🔹 1. For Your Resume & LinkedIn

  • Rewrite your resume for each job role — in tone, format, and language.

  • Add industry-specific keywords to pass ATS (Applicant Tracking System) filters.

  • Convert college projects into quantified, outcome-driven bullet points.

  • Get instant summaries for your LinkedIn “About” section or Featured posts.

Prompt:
“Improve this resume for a Data Analyst fresher role. Add keywords, fix tone, and ensure ATS compatibility.”
“Summarize this project for my LinkedIn in a compelling way.”

🔹 2. Project Building = Career Signaling

Don’t wait for a college assignment. Use ChatGPT to:

  • Generate real-world project ideas tailored to your domain (AI, finance, marketing, etc.)

  • Help you write clean, documented code.

  • Get UI/UX design ideas for frontend projects.

  • Guide you in building MVPs — even if you’re not a pro at coding yet.

Prompt:
“Suggest 3 beginner-level project ideas using AI in finance. Include what tools I’ll need and what problem it solves.”
“Write a landing page in HTML/CSS for a job tracker web app.”

🔹 3. Job Preparation & Interview Practice

  • Use it as your mock interviewer — ask it to play the role of an HR or hiring manager.

  • Practice coding questions step-by-step with hints instead of straight answers.

  • Get feedback on your STAR-format answers for behavioral interviews.

Prompt:
“Ask me 5 common questions asked in software engineer internships and give me feedback on my answers.”
“Break down this Leetcode medium-level problem for me with hints only.”

🔹 4. Smart Search for Hidden Opportunities

  • Find hidden jobs and internships on niche platforms.

  • Ask for startups in specific domains hiring freshers.

  • Learn how to write emails to professors or founders for research and internship roles.

Prompt:
“List 10 lesser-known platforms or communities where I can find remote paid internships as a content writer.”
“Write a polite cold email to a professor asking for a research internship.”

🔹 5. Learn Any Skill — Even If You're Starting From Zero

  • Create a personalized roadmap to learn any topic (e.g., AI, web dev, UI/UX, data science).

  • Ask for 15-min daily plans if you’re short on time.

  • Build “microlearning” schedules for daily consistency.

Prompt:
“Create a 30-day beginner-friendly roadmap to learn GenAI with no coding experience.”
“Give me a 15-minute daily plan to revise DSA in 30 days.”

🔹 6. Make LinkedIn Work For You

  • Draft viral, story-based content based on your achievements or learnings.

  • Improve post hooks to boost engagement.

  • Reply smartly to comments to drive conversations.

Prompt:
“I want to post about my first open-source contribution. Write a short LinkedIn post that shows learning + excitement.”
“Improve the hook of this post to make it more scroll-stopping.”

🔹 7. Get Career Mentorship — Without Waiting on Anyone

  • Ask for insights on different career paths based on your interest and background.

  • Compare career options (e.g., product vs. data vs. marketing).

  • Create a list of certifications or courses worth doing — and which to avoid.

Prompt:
“I’m confused between Data Analytics and Product Management. Based on my interest in storytelling and business, guide me.”
“List 5 high-ROI certifications for a beginner in cybersecurity.”

🔹 8. Make Smarter Decisions — Without Feeling Lost

When you're stuck between decisions — choosing a college minor, figuring out whether to go for a job or MS, switching domains — ChatGPT helps you think clearly.

Prompt:
“Create a pros & cons list: Should I go for an unpaid internship at a startup or prepare for off-campus hiring?”
“Evaluate the ROI of MS in the US for AI roles, considering 2025 trends.”

🔧 Bonus: Turn Small Skills into Impressive Projects (With ChatGPT’s Help)

Most students think they need to "master" something before they build a project.
But here’s the truth: you already know enough — you just need to package it well.

Here’s how to turn what you already know (tutorials, course learnings, etc.) into solid projects for your:

  • Resume

  • GitHub

  • LinkedIn

  • Job applications

🛠️ Step 1: Start With What You’ve Already Built

Doesn’t matter if it’s:

  • A YouTube tutorial (e.g. React To-Do app)

  • A course assignment (e.g. Python scraper)

  • A college mini project

  • Something you made while learning HTML/CSS/JS

Prompt:
“I built a basic to-do list app in React from a tutorial. Suggest 3 ways to upgrade it and make it unique enough for a resume/GitHub project.”

🔄 Step 2: Ask ChatGPT to Make It Resume-Worthy

ChatGPT can:

  • Add real-world use cases

  • Add features like login, dashboard, search, APIs

  • Suggest design and backend upgrades

Prompt:
“Help me upgrade my basic React app to include real-world features like authentication, user data storage, and a dashboard using Firebase or Supabase.”

📄 Step 3: Let GPT Write a Clean README

GPT can:

  • Write the GitHub README

  • Add badges, instructions, and tech stack

  • Make it clean and professional

Prompt:
“Write a clean GitHub README for my Expense Tracker app made in React. Include a summary, features, installation steps, tech stack, and screenshots section.”

Step 4: Turn It Into a LinkedIn Post

Prompt:
“Write a short, engaging LinkedIn post about my new project — a Job Application Tracker I built using React and Airtable, including what I learned.”

🧲 Step 5: Host and Share Easily

Prompt:
“Help me host my portfolio site made with HTML/CSS on GitHub Pages. Also suggest a contact form I can embed easily.”

Stop waiting for a perfect idea.
Even your basic course project can look solid — if you use ChatGPT to turn it into a real-world, shareable, and documented project.

Using ChatGPT passively is like having Google and not knowing how to search.
The real advantage is when you treat it like your:

  • Co-founder (for projects),

  • Mentor (for career guidance),

  • Editor (for content/resumes),

  • Interviewer (for practice), and

  • Coach (when you're stuck in life decisions).

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You don’t need to wait for the “perfect time.”
You just need to start small, build consistently, and use what you already have — smarter.

This week, try upgrading one tiny project or rewriting a single resume line with ChatGPT.
Small wins → Big confidence → Real results.

See you in tomorrow’s issue,
— Jyoti