Resources

AI Prompt Library

Ready-to-use prompts for real tasks — writing, estimating, following up, planning your week. Copy one, fill in the brackets, paste it into Claude or ChatGPT, done.


Career & Transition

Translate Military Experience Into Resume Bullets

Use this when you're building or updating a civilian resume and your job description still reads like an evaluation.

I am a retiring [rank] from the [branch] with [X] years of experience as a [MOS/AFSC/rate]. Here is a description of my primary duties: [paste your job description or write a brief summary]. I am applying for civilian jobs in [target field or fields]. Please rewrite my experience as civilian resume bullet points that emphasize leadership, results, and transferable skills. Use plain language. No military jargon. Quantify wherever possible. Write at least 6 strong bullet points.

Run a Mock Civilian Interview

Use this before any interview that matters — do it three or four times, not once.

I am a veteran transitioning from [branch] with [X] years of service. I have an interview for a [job title] position at [type of company]. Please conduct a mock interview with me. Ask me one question at a time, wait for my answer, then give me feedback on what I did well and what I should improve. Focus on whether my answers are clear to someone with no military background, whether I am quantifying my impact, and whether I am connecting my military experience to the civilian role. Start with the first question.

Map Out Civilian Career Paths

Use this when you know your skills but you're not sure what job title or industry they actually point to.

I am a retiring [rank/branch] with [X] years of experience in [field]. My key skills include [list 5-6 things you are genuinely good at]. I am interested in [list any civilian fields that appeal to you, or say I am not sure]. I want to [stay in a similar field / completely change direction / start a business / work remotely]. Based on this, what are the top 10 civilian career paths I should seriously consider? For each one, explain why my background translates, what the typical salary range is, what additional certifications might help, and what the job market looks like.

Turn Your Service Record Into a LinkedIn Summary

Use this to write the "About" section on LinkedIn once your resume bullets are done — it's a different tone, not just a shorter resume.

I am a veteran with [X] years of experience as a [rank/role] in the [branch]. My resume bullets are: [paste 3-5 of your rewritten resume bullets]. Write a LinkedIn "About" summary, first person, 150-200 words, that tells a short story about my service and points toward what I want to do next in [target field]. Confident, not boastful. No military acronyms.

Estimating & Pricing

Write a Professional Job Estimate

Use this any time you need to turn job details into a clean, complete estimate instead of writing one by hand.

I'm a [type of contractor — e.g., flooring installer, electrician, general contractor] and I need to write a professional estimate for a customer. Here are the job details: [paste your job details here]. Please write a complete estimate that includes: a project overview, a detailed scope of work, a list of what is NOT included, materials and labor costs broken out separately, a project timeline, payment terms (I require 30% deposit, remainder on completion), and a section for customer signature and acceptance. Keep the tone professional but straightforward. Do not use jargon.

Write a Commercial or Multi-Unit Proposal

Use this for bigger jobs — property managers, multi-unit buildings, anything beyond a single homeowner.

Help me write a contractor proposal for a property management company. They have a [describe the property — e.g., strip mall with 6 units] and they want [describe the work]. I'm a licensed [your trade] with [X] years of experience. My company is called [company name]. The total price for all work is [$ amount]. Timeline is [X] business days. I want the proposal to include: a brief introduction about my company, a scope of work section broken down by unit, a pricing section, my warranty terms, and a closing section asking them to sign and return. Write this in a professional tone.

Price Out a Change Order

Use this when the scope changes mid-job and you need something in writing fast, before the extra work starts.

I'm a contractor and the scope of a job changed after we started. Original job: [brief description of the original scope]. What changed: [describe the added or changed work]. Additional cost: [$ amount]. Additional time needed: [X days]. Write a short, professional change order document that references the original estimate, clearly states what's being added and why, the new cost, the new timeline, and a line for the customer to approve before we proceed. Keep it under half a page.

Customer Follow-Up

Write a Cover Message for an Estimate

Use this to send alongside an estimate so it doesn't land in someone's inbox with zero context.

Write a short, professional cover message (3-4 sentences) to send with a contractor estimate. I'm a [your trade] and I'm sending this to [homeowner / property manager / general contractor]. The job is [brief description]. I want to sound confident and professional, not salesy. I want to invite them to ask questions and let them know I'm ready to get started as soon as they approve.

Follow Up on a Proposal That Went Quiet

Use this about two weeks after sending a proposal or estimate with no response.

I'm a [type of business] owner. I sent a proposal to a potential client two weeks ago and haven't heard back. I don't want to be pushy but I do want to keep the door open. Write me a short, professional follow-up email that reminds them of what I offered, asks if they have any questions, and leaves the ball in their court. Keep it under 150 words and don't make it sound like a sales template.

Ask a Happy Customer for a Review

Use this right after finishing a job that went well, while it's still fresh for the customer.

I just finished a job for a customer and it went well. I'm a [your trade] and the job was [brief description]. Write a short, friendly text message (not an email) asking them to leave a Google review. Include a natural-sounding line about why reviews matter to a small business like mine, but keep the whole thing under 50 words and not pushy.

Writing & Communication

Write a LinkedIn Post in Your Own Voice

Use this as a starting draft, then edit it until it actually sounds like you — that's the whole point of the exercise.

Write a LinkedIn post about [your topic]. Write it in a direct, no-nonsense tone. No bullet points. No inspirational fluff. Keep it under 150 words. After you write it, tell me one place where it sounds more like a marketing department than a person, so I know what to fix.

Write a Job Description When You're Hiring

Use this the first time you need to hire for a role you've never had to describe before.

Write a job description for a [job title] at a [type of business]. The role covers [list the main responsibilities]. Tone should be professional but not corporate — no buzzwords. Under 400 words. Include a short list of must-have qualifications and a separate short list of nice-to-haves.

Write a Simple Bio for Your Website

Use this for an "About" page or intro paragraph — the kind of thing that's hard to write about yourself.

Write a short "About" bio for my business website. I'm [your name], I run [business name], and I do [what you do]. Here's some background on me: [a few real details — how you got started, your experience, why you do this]. Write it in first person, 100-150 words, direct and plain-spoken, no corporate language, no "passionate about excellence" type phrases.

Business Operations

Research Licensing or Compliance Before You Expand

Use this before taking on work in a new state, a new service line, or anything you haven't done before — then verify with an actual attorney.

I'm a [describe your trade or profession] considering expanding my business into [state or new service area]. What are the most common licensing or compliance issues I should look into before doing that? Explain it in plain language like I'm smart but not a lawyer. Give me a starting list of questions to ask a business attorney.

Turn Messy Notes Into a Simple SOP

Use this when you do something a certain way every time but you've never written it down — useful before you hire your first employee.

I need to turn how I actually do a task into a simple written process. The task is [describe the task]. Here's roughly how I do it, in no particular order: [paste your rough notes or a list of steps, even out of order]. Turn this into a clear, numbered standard operating procedure that someone new could follow without me standing over their shoulder. Plain language, no corporate wording.

Sort a Month of Expenses Into Tax Categories

Use this before tax season, or monthly if you want to stay ahead of it — always verify the final categorization with your accountant.

I run a [type of business]. Here is a list of expenses from the last month: [paste a list of expenses with amounts and short descriptions]. Sort these into general small-business tax categories (e.g., materials/supplies, vehicle, tools/equipment, insurance, subcontractor labor, office/admin, marketing). Flag anything that looks like it could be personal rather than business so I remember to double-check it.

Planning & Scheduling

Build a Week's Job Schedule From a Job List

Use this on Sunday night or Monday morning when you've got a list of jobs and need to figure out the order that actually makes sense.

I have these jobs to get done this week: [list each job with location, estimated time needed, and any deadline]. My working hours are [your hours] and I need to account for drive time between locations. Build me a day-by-day schedule for the week that groups jobs by location where possible and flags anything that's tight on time.

Break a Big Project Into a Day-by-Day Timeline

Use this when a job is too big to just "start on Monday" — you need customers or crew to know what happens when.

I have a project that needs to be broken into a clear timeline. The project is: [describe the project and total scope]. Total estimated time is [X days/weeks]. The major phases are: [list the phases, e.g., demo, framing, electrical, inspection, finish work]. Build a day-by-day or week-by-week timeline showing when each phase starts and ends, and flag any phase that depends on an inspection or outside approval before the next one can start.

Draft a Daily Crew Assignment Message

Use this in the morning when you need to get everyone pointed at the right job without a long phone call.

I need to send my crew their assignments for today. Here's who's working and what needs to happen: [list crew members and their assigned jobs/tasks and locations]. Write a short, clear text message I can send to the group that lists who's going where and what they're doing, in plain language, no fluff.