Prompt #3 of 10 Resume ChatGPT Prompts: Action Verb Enhancement

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We’re still in the kitchen, whipping up ✨ AI prompts to level up your resume. Next on the menu? Prompt #3: Action Verb Enhancement.

Whether you’re an AI pro, an “AI dabbler,” or still wondering, “GPT what?”—these prompts will help crisp up your resume and move you closer to Top 5% Talent status.

Before We Get Started

New to AI? No stress. Here’s how to get started with ChatGPT:

1. Go to chatgpt.com and create an account. You don’t have to, but if you want ChatGPT to remember your conversations, it’s a smart move. Free version works just fine.

2. Start a new chat for each prompt by clicking “New Chat” in the top-left corner.

3. Copy and paste the prompt below, swapping in your own info where you see [brackets].

4. Always—always—review and tailor ChatGPT’s suggestions before you slap them on your resume.

Each prompt comes with step-by-step instructions. You’re in good hands.

⚠️ Quick heads-up: DeepSeek might be trending, but tread carefully. Check out articles like this one before jumping ship. For now, I’m sticking with ChatGPT—it’s reliable, secure, and powerful.

🛠️ Prompt #3: Action Verb Enhancement

What it does: Replaces weak, vague, and overused verbs with powerful action words that show initiative, ownership, and leadership.

📋 Instructions:

1. Choose 3–4 bullet points from your resume.

2. Copy this prompt:

3. Hit enter and watch the magic happen. 🪄

4. Review the output. Rinse and repeat until it hits the mark.

✅ Important Guidelines

• Stick to 3–4 bullets at a time for best results

• Keep the original context intact

• Make sure replacements are factually accurate

🚫 Common Weak Verbs to Avoid

• Helped

• Worked on

• Responsible for

• Did

• Handled

• Managed

• Supervised

• Etc.

These verbs are the khaki pants of resumes—inoffensive, but completely forgettable.

💡ProTip: Tweak the prompt if needed. Run it a few times. Ask for 2-3 alternatives. This is your resume—we’re going for Michelin star, not fast food.

✨ Example: Action Verb Enhancement

Original:

“Helped implement new sales processes”

Enhanced:

“Led the implementation of new sales processes to drive efficiency and improve pipeline conversion.”

👀 See the difference?

Even better with metrics:

“Spearheaded the implementation of innovative sales automation processes, accelerating deal closure by 35% and generating $2.4M in additional revenue.”

Now that’s resume gold. 🏆

Best Practices for Using These Prompts

Verify accuracy:

• Double-check all numbers and metrics

• Confirm industry-specific terms

• Stick to the truth—integrity > fluff

Customize outputs:

• Use your voice and tone

• Adjust for your industry’s lingo

• Combine ideas across different responses

Iterate intentionally:

• Try the same prompt multiple times

• Ask for variations and rewording

• Experiment, remix, and refine

Maintain format consistency:

• Keep bullet structure uniform

• Match verb tenses across your resume

• Stick to clean, readable formatting

🚫 Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t blindly accept ChatGPT’s output—verify, refine, personalize

• Don’t stuff in jargon you can’t explain in an interview

• Don’t fudge the metrics—if you can’t back it up, don’t include it

• Don’t copy-paste without customizing for your voice and experience

🧠 Need Better Results?

• Give more context (what type of role, industry, goals)

• Break complex requests into smaller parts

• Ask for specific examples

• Request 2–3 alternatives to compare outputs

🔥 Wrap-Up

AI is here to help, but it’s not a shortcut for thoughtfulness. A sharp resume still requires your brain, your story, and your unique edge.

But tools like this? They’re rocket fuel when used well. 🧠⚡

And remember—replacing “helped” with “spearheaded” might seem like a small change, but it signals something much bigger:

📢 You don’t just show up. You lead.

📢 You don’t just participate. You drive results.

More resume prompts coming soon. Until then—

Lead smart. Stand out. Own your story.

Go get ‘em! 🚀

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