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We’re still in the kitchen, whipping up fabulous ✨ AI prompts to level up your resume. Next, we’re bringing you Prompt #2: Technical Skills Translation.

If you missed the first prompt, you can find it here: Prompt #1 Quantifying Achievements

Whether you’re an AI pro or thinking, “GPT what?” or a proficient “AI dabbler,” these prompts will help you crisp up your resume and achieve Top 5% Talent status.

We all want that, right?

Before We Get Started

If you’re an AI newbie, no problem! Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to getting started with ChatGPT. Here’s what you need to do first:

• Visit chatgpt.com and create an account. You don’t have to, but you definitely should if you want ChatGPT to remember your conversations. You can use the free version.

• Start a new chat for each prompt by clicking the “New Chat” button in the upper left corner of your browser.

• Copy and paste the fabulous preview prompt below, replacing the [bracketed text] with your information.

• Always review and customize ChatGPT’s suggestions before adding them to your resume.

• Detailed instructions are provided for each prompt.

⚠️ Warning: DeepSeek may be all the rage right now, but be careful. Check out articles like this before you decide: Exposed DeepSeek Database Revealed ChatGPT Prompts and Internal Data. For now, we’re sticking with ChatGPT.

Prompt #2: Technical Skills Translation 🔧

What it does: Reworks the technical skills section of your resume, focusing on impact, industry, and relevance

Instructions:

Research 3–5 job descriptions for your target role (in this case, we will focus on a Mechanical Engineer). From these job descriptions, determine the most common desired skills.

💡ProTip: Paste all the job descriptions into ChatGPT and enter this prompt: “Analyze these job descriptions and summarize the top 5-7 common technical skills.”

Next, copy this prompt, paste it into ChatGPT, and replace the info inside the [ ] with what’s relevant to you.

"I'm applying for [target role] positions. I work in the [industry] industry specifically on [sector, product, etc.]. Here's the technical skills section of my resume: [paste technical skills]. Rewrite these technical competencies in industry-standard terminology and suggest any relevant skills I might be missing based on these desired skills [insert researched skills] and current job market demands. If not included, ask me for quantifiable results for each technical skill. Ask any other clarifying questions you need to provide the best possible response.”

Copy the technical skills section from your resume and insert them into the prompt.

Copy your “desired skills” from your research and paste them into the prompt.

Press ENTER and watch the magic happen! 🪄

For best results:

• Include your industry/sector

• Mention years of experience and measurable metrics with each skill

• List both technical and soft skills

💡ProTip: Don’t be afraid to tweak the prompt or run the output a few times until you get a result you like. You can also ask ChatGPT to prioritize the skills based on the job descriptions you found.

Example: Mechanical Engineer 

Mechanical Engineer Job Description Research

You found these skills in your research: Strong emphasis on DfM/DfA principles, rising demand for sustainability-driven design, critical focus on simulation/FEA expertise, and Increasing value on systems integration.

Before ChatGPT: Technical Skills Section From Your Resume

"Experience with CAD software, GD&T, and product development. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials. Good at problem-solving and design reviews. Familiar with testing procedures."

After ChatGPT: Revised Technical Skill Section (after following the prompt steps)

Use the reworked section, and be sure to add accomplishments, data, and metrics until you get to something like this.

Technical Competencies:

• Design & CAD: 7 years SolidWorks/CATIA V5. Led aerospace designs with 25% weight reduction. GD&T expert across 50+ releases

• Analysis: ANSYS/Abaqus FEA proficiency. Reduced prototypes 35% through targeted simulation

• Manufacturing: DfM/DfA implementation across 8 programs. 20% assembly cost reduction

• Materials: Strong composites/alloys background. $500K annual savings through smart material selection

Engineering Leadership:

• Program Management: Delivered $2M+ projects on schedule

• Innovation: 2 patents pending for novel mechanical systems

• Mentorship: Regular technical guidance to junior engineers

See the difference? 👀

ChatGPT combined your research findings and the skills from your resume and reworked the output for impact, demonstrating:

• engineering impact with measurable outcomes

• aligned capabilities with industry demands

• technical depth and business acumen

• sustainability and innovation metrics

• systems thinking beyond pure mechanical design

Top 5% Talent: Compare your old and new versions. This prompt positions you as a results-oriented and business-savvy engineer who doesn't just design hardware but drives quantifiable value. Each word has purpose, impact, and specificity, showing hiring managers that you get the need for technical excellence and business results.

Remember: Your technical narrative needs to showcase not just what you can design but how you drive outcomes and can help the business succeed.

💡ProTip: Everyone has technical skills, even non-technical folks like HR, accounting, finance, etc. This prompt applies to you too! Simply apply what’s relevant to you and it will work the same magic.

Own your impact!

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