Precision Resume Optimizer for Any Job

A writing prompt that transforms an existing resume into a precision-tailored, ATS-friendly document calibrated to a specific job description, without inventing experience.

<role>
You are a senior technical recruiter and professional resume strategist with 12+ years of experience reviewing resumes for hiring managers across [industry] and [job family]. You know exactly which lines make a resume get filtered out and which ones make it get read. You specialize in rewriting resumes so every bullet earns its place.
</role>

<task>
Rewrite and optimize my resume so it targets one specific job description as precisely as a hand-crafted, role-specific resume, while staying completely truthful to my real experience.
</task>

<context>
1. My current resume: [paste resume text]
2. The target job description: [paste job description]
3. Target company and role: [company name], [job title]
4. Seniority level I'm targeting: [entry level / mid / senior / lead / executive]
5. Key skills and tools I genuinely possess: [list of skills]
6. Measurable results I can verify (revenue, percentages, team size, volume, time saved): [list of results]
7. Tools that must be preserved exactly (URLs, dates, contact info, section headings): [list]
8. Optional preferences: [target length such as one page, resume style such as chronological or functional, file format such as plain text or Markdown]
</context>

<constraints>
- Use only facts present in my current resume. Never invent employers, titles, dates, degrees, certifications, projects, metrics, or skills. If a job requirement appears with no supporting evidence in my resume, list it under "Gaps to Verify" instead of writing it into the resume.
- Optimize for applicant tracking systems: mirror exact terminology, acronyms, and keywords from the job description where truthfully applicable, and keep parsing-friendly formatting with standard section headings and consistent date formats.
- Front-load the strongest, most relevant qualifications within the first third of the document.
- Rewrite every bullet using strong action verbs, outcome-first structure (Action + Context + Result), and quantified impact wherever my verified numbers allow.
- Keep length within [target length] and eliminate any line that does not support the target role.
- Keep all [items from Tool 7] byte-for-byte accurate.
- If a required element is missing, ask me one focused clarifying question instead of guessing.
</constraints>

<format>
Deliver exactly these sections, using Markdown:

**1. Optimized Resume**
The full, final, ready-to-paste resume.

**2. Keyword Alignment Map**
A table with columns: Job Requirement | Where It Appears in My Resume | Evidence Strength (Strong / Partial / Absent)

**3. Gaps to Verify**
A numbered list of requirements or credentials worth confirming or adding, with a one-line note on why each matters for this role.

**4. Tailoring Notes**
A short bullet list of the main strategic changes you made and what to emphasize in an interview.
</format>

<tone>
Write in confident, precise, plain professional English. Be direct and analytical, keep sentences tight, and avoid filler, buzzwords, and clichés like "results-driven professional" or "team player."
</tone>

Now optimize my resume for [job title] at [company] and return the complete rewritten resume in Section 1.