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The One ChatGPT Prompt that Reveals Your Core Message

April 13, 20263 min read

When people start job searching, they usually go straight to updating their resume.

New bullet points.
New formatting.
Maybe even rewriting their LinkedIn headline.

On paper, it feels productive.

But behind the scenes, most people are stuck asking the same question:

“What do I actually say about myself?”

And the real problem is that they've never taken the time to clearly define their value.

Because if you’re unclear about your value, your resume will be unclear.
Your LinkedIn will be generic and your interviews will feel like you’re trying to “figure it out” in real time.

The Shift Most People Miss

Most professionals use AI to write for them.

But the ones who are actually getting interviews, offers, and opportunities?

They’re using AI to think with them first.

Before they update a single bullet point, they get clear on:

  • What they’re known for

  • The problems they solve

  • The value they bring that others don’t

That’s what changes everything.

The One ChatGPT Prompt to Start With

Open ChatGPT and copy/paste this:

“Based on what I am about to share with you, what is the unique value I bring that most professionals in my field do not?”

Then add:

  • Your current or past roles

  • 3–5 accomplishments you’re proud of

  • Specific problems you’ve solved

  • Any results, outcomes, or impact

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What to Look for in the Response

Don’t just read it and move on.

Look for patterns:

  • What keeps coming up?

  • What strengths are repeated?

  • What problems are you consistently solving?

That is the beginning of your core message.

And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Why This Matters Before You Touch Your Resume

Most people update their resume like this:

  • Add responsibilities

  • List tasks

  • Hope it sounds impressive

But hiring managers are not looking for tasks.

They’re looking for:

  • Clear value

  • Specific impact

  • Someone who understands how they contribute

When you start with clarity, your resume becomes:

  • More focused

  • More specific

  • More compelling

The same goes for your LinkedIn and your interviews.

Where People Get Stuck (Even After This Step)

This is where most people hit a wall.

They run the prompt…
They get a decent answer…
And then they think:

“Okay… now what do I actually do with this?”

How do you turn that into:

  • Resume bullet points that stand out

  • A LinkedIn headline that gets attention

  • Answers that feel confident in interviews

That’s the gap that we fix with the Core Message Blueprint.

If You Want to Take This Further (Without Guessing)

The prompt helps you start to see your value...but what if you don’t know how to clearly communicate it in a way that actually gets results.

That’s why I created the Core Message Blueprint.

It walks you step-by-step through how to:

  • Turn your experiences into a clear, compelling professional story

  • Define your unique value in a way that stands out

  • Communicate that value across your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews

So instead of second-guessing what to say, you’ll have a framework you can actually follow.

👉Get the Core Message Blueprint here for $27

If you’ve been applying and not getting traction,
it’s not always about doing more.

Sometimes it’s about getting clear first.


Another Blog you might enjoy: How to Clearly Articulate Your Value (Step by Step for Career Growth)

Dr. Dar Mayweather is a leadership expert and career coach dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership. Discover his journey, expertise, and commitment to empowering professionals and organizations.

Dr. Dar Mayweather

Dr. Dar Mayweather is a leadership expert and career coach dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership. Discover his journey, expertise, and commitment to empowering professionals and organizations.

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