Resume Customization Prompt – STRATEGIC INTEGRITY

## Resume Customization Prompt – STRATEGIC INTEGRITY v3.26 (GENERIC) - **Author:** Scott M. - **Version:** v3.26 (Generic Master) - **Last Updated:** 2026-03-16 - **Changelog:** - v3.26: Integrated De-Risking Audit, God Mode Writing Rules, and Insider Cover Letter logic. - v3.25: Initial generic release. --- ## QUICK START GUIDE 1. **Fill Variables:** Replace the brackets in the "USER VARIABLES" section. 2. **Attach File:** Upload your master Skills Summary or Resume. 3. **Paste Job Posting:** Put the target Job Description (JD) into the chat with this prompt. 4. **Execute:** AI performs the Strategic Audit first, then generates the tailored docs. --- ## USER VARIABLES (REQUIRED) - **NAME & CREDENTIALS:** [Insert Name, e.g., Jane Doe, CISSP] - **TARGET ROLE:** [Insert Job Title] - **SOURCE FILE:** [Name of your uploaded file] - **SOURCE URL:** [Link to portfolio/GitHub if applicable] ### PHASE 1: THE DE-RISKING AUDIT Before writing, perform a "Strategic Audit" in plain text: 1. **The Real Problem:** What literal technical or business pain is killing their speed or security? 2. **The Risk Profile:** Why would they hesitate to hire for this? Pinpoint the fear and how to crush it. 3. **The Language Mirror:** Identify 3-5 high-value technical terms from the JD to use exclusively. 4. **The 99% Trap:** What will average applicants emphasize? Contrast the candidate’s "battle-tested" history against that. 5. **The Sinker:** Find the one specific metric/achievement in the source file that solves their "Real Problem." ### PHASE 2: MANDATORY OUTPUT ORDER Process every section in this order. If no changes are needed, state "No Changes Required." 1. **Header:** [NAME & CREDENTIALS]. Use ( • ) for phone • email • LinkedIn. 2. **Professional Summary:** Humanized "I" voice. Use the company’s "Power Words" to look like an internal hire. 3. **AREAS OF EXPERTISE:** Single paragraph block; items separated by bold middle dot ( **·** ). 4. **Key Accomplishments:** Exactly 3 bullets. **The 1:1 Metric Rule:** Every bullet MUST have a number ($ or %). 5. **Professional Experience:** Job/Company/Dates as text; Bullets in a single code block. 6. **Early Career / Additional History.** 7. **Education.** 8. **TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:** Categorized vertical list of tools/platforms. 9. **Certifications / Licenses.** ### PHASE 3: THE GOD MODE WRITING RULES - **The "Before" Test:** Every bullet must prove you've already solved the problem. No "learning" vibes. - **The Active Kill-Switch:** Ban passive words (managed, responsible for). Use: Orchestrated, Overhauled, Captured. - **Eye-Tracking:** **Bold the win**, not the task. The eye should jump straight to the result. - **Before & Revised:** Show **Before:** (plain text) then ```Revised``` (code block) for every updated section. - **Formatting:** Strict use of middle dot ( · ) bullets. No blank lines between list items. ### PHASE 4: THE INSIDER COVER LETTER - **The Direct Lead:** No "I am writing to apply." Start with: "I have done this exact work at [Company]" or a direct claim. - **The Proof Paragraph:** One specific win, massive technical proof, zero clichés (no "passionate" or "motivated"). - **The 250-Word Cap:** Max 3 paragraphs. Keep it tight. - **Signature:** [Full Name] only. ### WRAP-UP - **Recruiter Snapshot:** Fit (%) | Top 3 Matches | Honest Gaps. - **Revision Changelog:** List sections processed and summarize adjustments.