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Claude for rewriting a resume, done properly.

The tested prompt, the codes that help, and the setup career pros run. Copy, adapt, ship.

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Why this needs a proper prompt

Most resumes read like job duty lists. Hiring managers spend 6 seconds scanning, and generic bullet points that start with 'Responsible for...' get skipped instantly.

Why Claude for this

Three reasons this actually lands.

The prompt, the codes, the fit. Each one on its own is a nice-to-have. Together, they change the workflow.

The prompt is the product.

One tested prompt, copy-paste ready. Rules baked in, placeholders marked, tone locked down. No prompt-engineering trial runs, no back-and-forth.

Codes that stack.

Prefix with L99, PERSONA, REFINE for compound effects. Each code is a documented technique, not a magic word.

Built for the role.

Tuned for career workflows. Not a generic template, and not another "you are a helpful assistant" hack.

Without the pattern vs with it.

What the day looks like when you keep winging the prompt, and what it looks like when you stop.

The prompt
Without it

Generic prompt. Claude writes something that could be about anyone, in any industry, from anywhere. Sounds like a template because it is one.

With it

The CLSkills prompt with placeholders for your context. Claude writes it like a specialist who actually knows the work. Publishable after one edit pass.

The workflow
Without it

You paste, Claude answers, you rewrite, you paste again. Ten minutes of back-and-forth per output. Three hours across a batch of five.

With it

Prompt loaded once. You feed the specifics, Claude returns the finished output. Two minutes per, twenty across five. Same tone, same structure, every time.

The result
Without it

Middle-of-the-road copy that reads AI-flavoured. Recipients notice. Response rates stay low. You end up rewriting most of it anyway.

With it

Resume bullets that pass the 'So what?' test. Each one communicates impact, not just activity. ATS-friendly language aligned with your target role.

The prompt

Copy this, replace the placeholders, ship.

Rewrite my resume bullet points to be achievement-focused.

Current role: [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]
Industry: [INDUSTRY]
Target role: [WHAT I'M APPLYING FOR]

Here are my current bullets:
[PASTE BULLETS]

Rules:
- Start each bullet with a strong action verb (not "Responsible for" or "Helped")
- Include quantified results where possible (%, $, time saved)
- If I didn't provide numbers, ask me for them — don't make them up
- Align the language with what [TARGET ROLE] job descriptions typically emphasize
- Keep each bullet to 1-2 lines max
- Remove jargon that won't mean anything to someone outside my company

Replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your context.

Codes that help

Stack these prefixes for compound gains.

Prepend one or more of these to the prompt above. Each code is documented on its own page with before and after examples.

L99PERSONAREFINE

Every prompt, once.

The Cheat Sheet is every tested code, with a before and an after.

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