What Is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an AI assistant that can help you write, summarize, brainstorm, and edit—just by typing. Think of it like a helpful junior assistant who’s available 24/7.
You type something like:
“Write a summary of my 30-year finance career for LinkedIn.”
…and it drafts it instantly.
What You Can Use It For
 Task |
 Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| Write a bio | Write a 100-word professional bio for someone who spent 30 years in HR and now wants to advise startups part-time. |
| Follow-up email | Write a friendly follow-up email after a first call with a nonprofit board chair. |
| Find companies that are age friendly | Give me 10 company names who ar known for hiring retirees. |
| Rewrite your resume summary | Improve this resume summary to be more concise and modern: [paste your summary] |
| Explore flexible work | What are part-time job ideas for a retired teacher? |
| Summarize articles | Summarize this article in 3 bullet points: [paste text or link] |
Getting Started
- Go to https://chat.openai.com and create a free account.
- Type a prompt like:
“Write a short bio for a retired marketing executive applying for a board role.”
- ChatGPT will respond. You can reply with:
- “Make it shorter.”
- “Add something about leadership.”
- “Rewrite in a more casual tone.”
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific: Say “bio for part-time nonprofit board” instead of just “bio.”
- Give context: Share your experience, audience, or goal.
- Ask it to revise: Try “make it friendlier” or “use bullet points.”
- Paste your own writing: It can edit or improve it.
- Be cautious with private info: Don’t paste anything confidential.
Try These Prompts Today
- “Checklist for preparing for a remote job interview.”
- “Turn this experience into a resume summary: [paste yours]”
- “What should I charge as a retired executive offering fractional CFO support?”
Final Thought
You don’t need to master AI—just ask it smart questions.
Start with one prompt today and see how it helps.