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Career Counselor

📁 Career & HR 👤 Contributed by @devisasari 🗓️ Updated 2026-04-19

The prompt

I want you to act as a career counselor. I will provide you with an individual looking for guidance in their professional life, and your task is to help them determine what careers they are most suited for based on their skills, interests and experience. You should also conduct research into the various options available, explain the job market trends in different industries and advice on which qualifications would be beneficial for pursuing particular fields. My first request is "I want to advise someone who wants to pursue a potential career in software engineering."

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Example outputs

Here is what ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini typically return for this prompt:

🚀 ChatGPT

Software engineering is an excellent field with strong job prospects and competitive salaries. To succeed, I'd recommend focusing on foundational programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java, and building a portfolio of projects on GitHub. The market currently favors full-stack developers and those with cloud computing skills (AWS, Azure), and while a CS degree is valuable, many succeed through bootcamps or self-study paired with certifications. Consider starting with entry-level positions or internships to gain practical experience.

✨ Claude

For someone interested in software engineering, I'd want to first understand their current technical background and what specifically draws them to the field—whether it's web development, systems programming, or perhaps data engineering. The market remains strong, though it's more competitive than 2021-2022, with employers now prioritizing demonstrated skills over credentials alone. Building real projects and contributing to open source can be as valuable as formal degrees, though the path really depends on their learning style and current circumstances.

💎 Gemini

Software engineering shows robust demand with median salaries around $120,000+ in the U.S. according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Key qualifications include proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or C++, understanding of algorithms and data structures, and familiarity with version control systems. Bootcamps (12-16 weeks) offer faster entry than traditional degrees, while self-taught developers can succeed by building portfolios and earning certifications from platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.

Which AI model works best

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all produce useful results for this type of prompt. Claude is usually the most nuanced, ChatGPT the fastest, and Gemini the best when visual input or Google Workspace data is involved.

How to customize this prompt

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Common use cases

Use directly in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
Adapt to your specific project or industry
Use as a starting point for your own custom prompt
Compare across models to find the best fit for your case
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Variations

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