How to Build a Free Custom GPT for Your Job Hunt

To get the most out of your custom GPT, you’ll want to provide ChatGPT with a clear, detailed brief. This ensures the responses you receive are tailored to your specific background, goals, and job search stage.

Copy and paste the template below into ChatGPT, fill in your own details, and keep the prompt saved for future use:

Job seeker context & instructions for ChatGPT:

Hi ChatGPT. I’d like you to act as my AI job search assistant. I’ll be sharing some key information below to help you tailor your advice, rewrite my application materials, and guide me through each stage of the job hunt. Please keep responses relevant to the UK job market.

My background & experience:

Industry: [e.g., Software Development, Finance, Marketing, Healthcare]

Job titles & experience: [List your roles + years in each]

Key skills & expertise: [e.g., Data Analysis, Project Management, UX Design]

Education & certifications: [Degrees, diplomas, courses]

Notable achievements: [Major wins, projects, awards]

My career goals:

Type of role seeking: [e.g., Product Manager, Graphic Designer]

Industries of interest: [e.g., Fintech, EdTech, Public Health]

Preferred companies/employers: [Optional – brands you admire]

Location preference: [Remote, hybrid, London-based, UK-wide]

Salary expectations: [£X–£Y or “negotiable”]

My job search needs:

 I’ll need support with:
✅ CV & cover letter tailoring
✅ LinkedIn profile optimisation
✅ Job search strategies & networking
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Salary negotiation
✅ Career growth & skills development

ChatGPT’s role & tone:

• Provide step-by-step, structured advice

• Be detailed but concise

• Use examples where helpful

• Offer variations when rewriting content (e.g., bullet points in different tones)

• Adapt your answers to my experience level and sector

Additional notes:

 [Insert anything else useful, like visa info, if you’re changing careers, or if you’re balancing job hunting with parenting, etc.]

💡Tip: save this prompt as a separate document so you can easily reuse it anytime you start a new session with ChatGPT.

1️⃣ Access ChatGPT. Start by visiting ChatGPT and logging in. While ChatGPT Plus offers advanced features, the free version suffices for creating a basic custom GPT.

2️⃣ Initiate a new chat. Click on “New Chat”.

3️⃣ Provide the prompt. Paste in your ultimate job seeking prompt for AI. This information will allow ChatGPT to generate personalised content.

4️⃣ Save and reuse. While the free version doesn’t allow saving custom GPTs, you can copy and paste your initial prompt into a document for future use.

Optimising your application to navigate ATS effectively involves:

• Tailoring each application: Customise your CV and cover letter for each job, aligning your skills and experiences with the job requirements.
  

• Using clear language: Avoid jargon or acronyms that may not be recognised by the ATS.

• Avoiding keyword stuffing: While including relevant keywords is important, overloading your CV can be detrimental. Ensure that keywords are used naturally within the context of your experiences.

• Highlighting achievements: Quantify your accomplishments where possible, as specific results can make your application stand out.