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Skill Development

AI Skill Guide

Learn to use AI the same way top interns and analysts do. This guide teaches you how to structure strong prompts, communicate clearly, and apply AI to real workplace situations effectively and professionally.

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Understanding This Guide

What You'll Learn & What This Isn't

This Guide Will Teach You

  • Use AI the same way top interns and analysts do
  • Structure strong prompts that get reliable results
  • Communicate clearly using AI
  • Break down tasks and understand assignments
  • Improve and refine AI outputs
  • Apply AI to real workplace situations

This Guide is NOT

  • A resume or job search tool
  • A replacement for professional judgment
  • A place to put confidential company information
  • A "write everything for me" shortcut
  • A list of endless prompts you'll never use
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Giving AI What It Needs

The 6-Component Prompt Framework

A good prompt has structure. A bad prompt is usually missing context. Use these six components to build effective prompts that get reliable results.

Interactive Prompt Builder

Your Complete Prompt:
Start filling in the components above to build your prompt...
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Improving Weak AI Responses

Common Problems & Quick Fixes

AI outputs aren't always perfect on the first try. Here's how to quickly refine responses to get exactly what you need.

If the writing feels robotic
"Rewrite this in a more natural tone. Keep it human and clear."
If it's too long
"Shorten this by 40% without losing meaning."
If it's confusing
"Organize this into clearer steps and remove filler."
If you need more detail
"Add 3 examples to make this more concrete."
If you like the direction but not the style
"Keep the structure, change the tone to more professional and concise."
If you need multiple options
"Give me 3 variations to choose from."
If you don't know what's wrong
"Give me a cleaner and more polished version of this."
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10 Essential Prompt Types

These cover 95% of what you'll do at work

Master these ten prompt types and you'll be equipped for almost any workplace task. Click each card to see templates and examples.

Rewrite
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"Rewrite this to sound more professional and concise."

Template
Rewrite [content] to be more [tone/style]. Keep it [constraint].
Summarize
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"Summarize this in 5 bullets for a team member who needs the high-level view."

Template
Summarize [content] in [format] for [audience]. Focus on [key aspect].
Explain
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"Explain this concept in simple language."

Template
Explain [concept] in [language level]. Use [examples/analogies].
Organize
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"Turn this into a clean checklist."

Template
Organize [content] into [format]. Structure it by [criteria].
Analyze
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"Identify the key insights from this text."

Template
Analyze [content] and identify [specific aspects]. Highlight [priority].
Compare
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"Compare options A and B in a table."

Template
Compare [items] based on [criteria]. Present as [format].
Clarify
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"Break this vague instruction into clear steps."

Template
Clarify [vague instruction] into [specific format]. Make it actionable.
Expand
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"Add more detail and examples."

Template
Expand [content] by adding [details/examples]. Increase depth on [aspect].
Reduce
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"Cut the filler and keep only what's important."

Template
Reduce [content] to [length/essence]. Remove [unnecessary elements].
Plan
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"Create a simple step-by-step plan."

Template
Create a plan for [goal]. Break it into [number] steps with [details].
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Using AI in the Workplace

7 Practical Applications

Here are the most common ways professionals use AI effectively at work. Click each to see example prompts.

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Rewriting Emails

AI can help you clean things up — not write them for you.

"Rewrite this email professionally while keeping my tone human."
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Summarizing Meetings

Turn messy notes into clean summaries with action items.

"Turn this messy note into a clean summary + next steps."
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Turning Vague Instructions Into Action

Break down unclear assignments into concrete steps.

"Take this vague task and create a step-by-step plan."
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Preparing for Meetings

Generate smart questions to ask during meetings.

"Based on this topic, generate 5 smart questions I can ask in the meeting."
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Understanding Something You're New To

Get simple explanations with examples.

"Explain this in simple terms and give me an example."
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Cleaning Up Notes

Organize scattered notes into structured formats.

"Organize these notes into bullets: Key Points, Decisions, Next Steps."
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Creating Quick Outlines

Structure your work before diving in.

"Create a clear outline I can use to structure my work."
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AI Do's & Don'ts

Professional Guidelines

Do NOT Use AI For:
Resume writing • Cover letters • Interview preparation • Personal narratives or stories • Tasks your manager expects you to think through • Sensitive internal documents • Anything requiring professional judgment or discretion

When in doubt, ask your supervisor.

Best Practices Checklist

Track these essential practices as you develop your AI skills:

Always provide context
Always rewrite at least 20%
Always check for accuracy
Always ask for alternatives
Always match your company's tone
Always iterate - don't settle for the first response