I Used ChatGPT to Rebuild My Resume and Rediscover My Voice

A mom’s journey from uncertainty to clarity using AI

Six months ago, I caught myself staring at my outdated resume. After a six-year break filled with full-time parenting, contract gigs, and launching a clothing brand, I wasn’t sure what I even had to offer or what I wanted next.

Then I typed a single sentence into ChatGPT. That moment cracked something open.

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The Prompt That Changed Everything

This was the first prompt I wrote that started the journey of updating my professional identity:

"I’ve been a full-time parent since June 2018, raising my two daughters. I’m now looking to re-enter the workforce full-time and want help figuring out how to frame my experience. I’ve done some contract projects and launched an apparel brand during this time, but I don’t know how to include that in my resume or talk about it confidently."

I wasn’t sure what to expect. I don’t even remember the exact response. But I do remember how it made me feel. In that instant, any doubts or hesitations I had started disappearing.

And thus began my friendship with an unexpected brainstorm buddy.

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From Super Skeptic to Super Fan

I rolled my eyes at the AI boom. Another tech wave. Another thing to learn. Another thing that made me feel “too old for this stuff.”

But after reading a few articles, especially ones about how AI could help rethink work and how to write effective prompts, I got curious. Really curious.

This curiosity led me to rebuild my resume and find my voice around what matters to me. And piece by piece - or rather prompt by prompt - I started to put my professional identity back together.

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What Changed

ChatGPT didn’t write my resume for me. It asked me a lot of questions - I made sure of that - and it held up a mirror. One prompt that truly shifted my thinking was: “Help me translate the skills used during my parenting break into professional language for my resume.” It reminded me that:

• Being a full-time parent wasn’t a pause. It was growth.

• Initiated, planned, and set up a pandemic pod for my daughter's Montessori class. That’s leadership.

• Launching Oorvii? Entrepreneurship.

• Starting Empower the Gap? Community design meets personal purpose.

With every prompt I typed, I could see a little more of myself again. I got introduced to parts of me I didn’t realize I had developed. And more importantly, I could see how to describe them to the world.

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For the Mom Who’s Afraid to Start

Don’t start with your resume. Start with something simple.

One of my earliest prompts? (and an easy on-ramp for anyone feeling hesitant?)

"I'm going for an overnight camping trip with my family - 2 adults, 2 toddlers (5 & 2). The food is taken care of, but we have to pack our own gear and clothes. Can you make me a list?"

And just like that, I was in.

If you're already using AI, I suggest asking: What don’t I know? What’s my next step?

I just signed up for a basic prompting course to improve my own game. YouTube has great resources too.

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What I Hope This Post Sparks

I hope this helps you start - even if it's with something random. Even if you don’t know what you want yet. Even if you’re scared, it’s “too late.”

Because here’s what I’ve found:

• You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience.

• Your gap isn’t a weakness. It’s a phase of growth.

• AI isn’t the answer. But it’s a powerful tool to help you find yours.

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