Creating Career Lesson Posts with AI

Career lesson posts share valuable professional insights gained through experience. They transform your learning moments into actionable wisdom that helps others navigate their own career paths.

This prompt has been tested and works effectively with leading AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can expect consistent results across these LLMs, with each potentially offering slightly different stylistic variations.

Core Prompt Template #

Create a career lesson post about {LESSON_TOPIC} from my experience as {YOUR_ROLE}. Write for {TARGET_AUDIENCE} focusing on {KEY_TAKEAWAY}.

Structure to include:
1. Lesson context:
   - Situation background
   - Common assumption
   - Reality discovered
2. Breakdown of {NUMBER} key insights:
   - What was learned
   - How it was learned
   - Why it matters
   - Application tips
3. Impact on career:
   - Before vs. after
   - Results achieved
   - Perspective shift
4. Guidance for others:
   - Warning signs
   - Action steps
   - Success metrics

Style: {TONE} and instructive
Length: {LENGTH}

Additional context: {CAREER_CONTEXT}

How to Use This Prompt #

Required Variables #

  • {LESSON_TOPIC}: Specific career insight
  • {YOUR_ROLE}: Your professional position
  • {TARGET_AUDIENCE}: Who you're sharing with
  • {KEY_TAKEAWAY}: Main lesson to convey
  • {NUMBER}: Insights to share (3-5 recommended)
  • {TONE}: Mentoring, reflective, or strategic
  • {LENGTH}: Recommended 500-700 words
  • {CAREER_CONTEXT}: Your relevant experience

Example Inputs #

{
  LESSON_TOPIC: "importance of lateral moves",
  YOUR_ROLE: "VP of Marketing",
  TARGET_AUDIENCE: "mid-career professionals",
  KEY_TAKEAWAY: "career growth isn't always vertical",
  NUMBER: "3",
  TONE: "experienced and encouraging",
  LENGTH: "600 words",
  CAREER_CONTEXT: "Made 3 lateral moves before major promotion"
}

Variations #

LinkedIn Career Post #

[Base prompt] + Format as LinkedIn post with:
- Attention hook
- Lesson narrative
- Key insights
- Career impact
- Action prompt
Maximum 1300 characters

Mentorship Version #

[Base prompt] + Structure as mentoring advice with:
- Personal story
- Learning process
- Mistakes made
- Success path
- Guidance steps

Newsletter Version #

[Base prompt] + Format as career newsletter with:
- Executive summary
- Detailed lessons
- Action items
- Resource links
- Next steps

Tips for Best Results #

Do's #

  • Share specific examples
  • Include setbacks
  • Show real impact
  • Offer clear steps
  • Be encouraging

Don'ts #

  • Avoid generic advice
  • Don't oversimplify
  • Skip the struggles
  • Avoid bragging
  • Don't preach

Example Output #

Here's a sample output using the LinkedIn post format:

📈 The Career Move That Looked Like a Step Back

"You're making a huge mistake."
That's what a colleague said when I took a lateral move from Marketing Director to Product Marketing Manager.

Three years and two promotions later, here's what I learned about career growth:

1. The Ladder is Actually a Lattice
Traditional: Climb straight up
Reality: Grow in multiple directions
Result: Broader skill set, bigger opportunities

2. Expertise Compounds
Each lateral move added:
- New perspective
- Different skills
- Wider network
Impact: Unique value proposition

3. The Counter-Intuitive Truth
- Vertical moves = +20% salary
- Strategic laterals = +120% over time
Why? Rare skill combinations command premium

What This Means For You:

If you're considering a lateral move:
✅ Map desired skills
✅ Identify growth gaps
✅ Look for unique combinations
✅ Think 3 years ahead

The Secret:
Your career path doesn't need to look like everyone else's.
Sometimes the best way up is sideways.

Now leading a marketing team of 30, I hire for diverse experiences over linear paths.

What unconventional career move paid off for you? 👇

#CareerGrowth #CareerAdvice #Leadership
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