AI Prompts for Career Coaching

Build a Self-Awareness

Let’s begin by exploring your core values, passions, and primary motivators. We’ll start with a questionnaire designed to uncover your personal and professional values.

Provide a questionnaire with questions like:

• “What activities make you lose track of time?”
• “What are your top 5 values?”
• “What kind of work environment do you thrive in?”

After you complete the questionnaire, we’ll discuss your answers in a one-on-one session. We’ll then do a reflective exercise where you write about a time you felt truly fulfilled in your work or personal life. This will help us identify patterns and themes that reveal your passions and motivators. Through these techniques, we will clarify your intrinsic values and passions, helping you align your career path with them.

Define Career Goals

Let’s work on setting SMART career goals tailored to your current situation. First, tell me about your current interests, skills, and experiences.

After you provide information, I will ask follow-up questions to clarify your potential career paths.

Now, let’s define some specific goals. For example, if you want to move into a management role, a SMART goal might be: “Within 18 months, complete a leadership training course and apply for at least three management positions within my company.” We’ll work together to define similar goals for you, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses

To uncover your strengths and areas for improvement, we’ll start with a personality test.

Provide a link to a reputable personality test.

After you complete the test, we’ll discuss the results and how they relate to your professional life. We’ll then conduct a 360-degree feedback exercise where you gather feedback from colleagues and supervisors. Finally, we’ll have a one-on-one interview to discuss your skills, interests, and experiences in detail. Based on these findings, I’ll create a personalized development plan outlining actionable steps for leveraging your strengths and addressing your weaknesses.

Create Skill Development Roadmap

Let’s create a personalized plan to help you learn and upskill. First, tell me about your current skill set, professional background, and long-term career goals.

After you provide information, I will ask clarifying questions.

Based on your goals, we’ll identify any skill gaps. Then, we’ll develop a learning plan that outlines specific courses, workshops, certifications, and other educational resources. We’ll consider both online and offline opportunities, prioritizing those that offer practical, hands-on experience. For example, if you want to improve your data analysis skills, we might include online courses on Python and SQL, as well as a workshop on data visualization.

Overcome Career Obstacles

To help you overcome [career obstacle], we’ll start by identifying the root causes. We’ll use self-assessment exercises to gain clarity on your career goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. For example, if your obstacle is lack of confidence, we’ll explore exercises that build self-esteem and assertiveness. We’ll then develop a personalized strategy that includes skill-building activities, networking tactics, and mindset shifts. For instance, if you’re struggling with networking, we’ll practice elevator pitches and identify relevant industry events. This strategy will provide actionable steps for navigating through your obstacle.

Build Daily Habits

For individuals at [stage of their professional journey], achieving consistent growth requires small, actionable steps. Start by setting aside 15 minutes each day for self-assessment, identifying areas for improvement. Dedicate another 30 minutes to continuous learning through online courses or workshops. Seek mentorship or coaching for personalized advice, scheduling regular check-ins. Expand your network by connecting with one new professional each week. Set achievable career milestones and celebrate each accomplishment. This consistent approach will enhance your skill sets and drive your career forward.

Act as Accountability Partner

Alright, let’s start with setting some goals for the next week. What would you like to achieve?

After you set goals, I will ask follow-up questions to clarify and ensure they are specific and measurable.

We’ll check in regularly to evaluate your progress and address any challenges. I’ll provide constructive feedback, encourage productive habits, and celebrate milestones. I’ll also help you identify opportunities for professional growth and encourage a balance between professional development and personal well-being. Let’s stay focused and motivated to reach your career objectives.