Creating Industry Journey Posts with AI

Industry journey posts tell the story of your professional path through your field, sharing key insights and transformations along the way. They help others understand industry evolution while providing valuable perspective.

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 an industry journey post about my experience in {INDUSTRY} as {YOUR_ROLE}. Write for {TARGET_AUDIENCE} highlighting {JOURNEY_ASPECT}.

Structure to include:
1. Industry entry point:
   - Initial perspective
   - State of industry then
   - What drew you in
2. Chronicle {NUMBER} key transitions:
   - Industry changes
   - Role evolution
   - Pivotal moments
   - Major learnings
3. Current landscape view:
   - Industry evolution
   - Key differences
   - Future outlook
4. Advice for others:
   - Career opportunities
   - Skills needed
   - Growth areas

Style: {TONE} and perspective-rich
Length: {LENGTH}

Additional context: {INDUSTRY_BACKGROUND}

How to Use This Prompt #

Required Variables #

  • {INDUSTRY}: Your industry sector
  • {YOUR_ROLE}: Your professional position
  • {TARGET_AUDIENCE}: Who you're sharing with
  • {JOURNEY_ASPECT}: Key journey element to highlight
  • {NUMBER}: Transitions to share (3-5 recommended)
  • {TONE}: Reflective, insightful, or strategic
  • {LENGTH}: Recommended 500-700 words
  • {INDUSTRY_BACKGROUND}: Your industry experience

Example Inputs #

{
  INDUSTRY: "digital marketing",
  YOUR_ROLE: "Marketing Strategy Director",
  TARGET_AUDIENCE: "marketing professionals",
  JOURNEY_ASPECT: "evolution from traditional to digital",
  NUMBER: "4",
  TONE: "experienced and insightful",
  LENGTH: "600 words",
  INDUSTRY_BACKGROUND: "20 years spanning traditional to digital"
}

Variations #

LinkedIn Evolution Post #

[Base prompt] + Format as LinkedIn post with:
- Journey hook
- Industry shifts
- Key learnings
- Future insights
- Career advice
Maximum 1300 characters

Career Guide Version #

[Base prompt] + Structure as career guide with:
- Industry overview
- Career paths
- Skill requirements
- Growth opportunities
- Future trends

Mentorship Version #

[Base prompt] + Format as mentoring advice with:
- Personal story
- Industry wisdom
- Career tips
- Common pitfalls
- Success strategies

Tips for Best Results #

Do's #

  • Show industry evolution
  • Include key trends
  • Share real changes
  • Offer practical advice
  • Project future paths

Don'ts #

  • Avoid negativity
  • Don't oversimplify
  • Skip context
  • Avoid buzzwords
  • Don't date yourself

Example Output #

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

📱 20 Years in Digital Marketing: From Banner Ads to AI

1999: "Will anyone ever click these banner ads?"
2024: "Can AI predict which ads they'll click?"

My journey through digital marketing's evolution:

1. The Wild West (2000-2005)
Then: "spray and pray" banner ads
Now: precision targeting
Lesson: Fundamentals matter more than tools

2. Social Revolution (2006-2012)
Then: "Facebook is for college kids"
Now: $200B social media industry
Plot twist: Community always wins

3. Mobile Transformation (2013-2018)
Then: "Mobile is coming"
Now: Mobile IS marketing
Key shift: Design for thumb-stopping

4. AI Era (2019-Present)
Then: Basic automation
Now: Predictive personalization
Reality: Human creativity > AI efficiency

Biggest Industry Changes:
- Data: From quarterly to real-time
- Creative: From perfect to authentic
- Strategy: From campaigns to conversations
- Skills: From specialists to synthesists

What Stayed True:
- Customer psychology
- Value proposition
- Story importance
- Trust building

For Marketers Starting Now:
1. Master data interpretation
2. Build creative intuition
3. Understand psychology
4. Learn to write for humans AND algorithms

The Next Wave:
- AI-human collaboration
- Privacy-first marketing
- Immersive experiences
- Micro-community focus

After 20 years, the most valuable skill?
Learning how to learn.

What marketing evolution surprised you most? 👇

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