50 Ready-to-Use ChatGPT Prompt Examples (Organized by Category)

You opened ChatGPT, but you don't know what to ask it — or your prompts give disappointing results? You're not alone. Most users underutilize the tool due to lack of inspiration or method.

This article solves this problem: here are 50 tested and optimized ChatGPT prompts, organized into 5 practical categories. Each prompt is ready to copy-paste, accompanied by its usage context and the result you can expect from it. Customize the parts in [brackets] to adapt them to your situation.

To understand why these prompts work, check out our guide how to write a good ChatGPT prompt.

Category 1: Work and productivity (prompts 1-10)

These prompts cover the most common professional tasks: emails, meetings, presentations, project management and decision making.

1. Write a client follow-up email

Context: You sent a quote and haven't received a response.

You are an experienced salesperson. Write a follow-up email for a client who hasn't responded to my quote sent [10 days] ago. The quote concerns [service/product]. The tone should be courteous but assertive, with a call to action to schedule an exchange this week. Maximum 120 words. Also suggest a catchy email subject line.

Expected result: A professional email with subject, body and CTA — ready to send.

2. Prepare a meeting agenda

Context: You're organizing a team meeting and want a structured agenda.

You are a project manager. Create a structured agenda for a [60-minute] meeting on the topic [quarterly review]. Participants: [marketing team, 6 people]. Include: meeting objective, points to discuss with estimated duration, person responsible for each point, and 5 minutes for questions/actions at the end. Table format.

Expected result: A table with columns Time, Subject, Duration, Responsible.

3. Summarize a meeting report

Context: You have disorganized meeting notes.

Summarize these meeting notes into a structured professional report: (1) participants, (2) decisions made, (3) actions to take with responsible person and deadline, (4) next step. Be concise — maximum 300 words. Here are the notes: [paste your notes]

Expected result: A clear and actionable report, ready to share by email.

4. Write a job description

Context: You're recruiting and need an attractive job posting.

You are an HR manager. Write an attractive job description for a [junior fullstack developer]. The company: [SaaS startup of 20 people, Paris, hybrid]. Include: company presentation (3 lines), main missions (5-6 points), desired profile (technical and soft skills), and benefits. Tone: professional but relaxed.

Expected result: A job posting ready to publish on job sites.

5. Create a structured PowerPoint presentation

Context: You need to present results to your management.

You are a presentation consultant. Create the detailed plan for a [15-slide] presentation on [Q1 2026 marketing results]. Audience: [general management]. For each slide, indicate: the title, key message (1 sentence), recommended visual type (chart, table, image, text), and data to include. The presentation should tell a story: problem → actions → results → next steps.

Expected result: A slide-by-slide plan with clear narrative.

6. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a project

Context: You want a quick SWOT analysis.

Perform a complete SWOT analysis for [launching an online training course on prompting]. Context: [French-speaking market, target professionals 25-45 years old, price 197 euros, launch in 2 months]. Present Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats in table format with 4-5 points per category. Add a strategic recommendation in conclusion.

Expected result: A SWOT table + actionable strategic recommendation.

7. Write a creative brief

Context: You need to brief a designer or freelancer.

You are an art director. Write a complete creative brief for [creating a landing page]. The project: [promoting a free ebook on prompting]. Target: [professionals 30-50 years old]. Include: objective, main message, desired tone and style, visual references to inspire, mandatory elements (logo, CTA, form), technical constraints and deadline.

Expected result: A structured brief ready to send to the service provider.

8. Negotiate a salary by email

Context: You received a job offer below your expectations.

You are a salary negotiation coach. Write an email to negotiate an increase in the salary offer received. I received an offer at [45K euros] for a [digital project manager] position. My experience: [5 years]. The market for this position ranges between [48K and 55K]. The tone should be grateful, professional and assertive. Highlight my added value without being arrogant. Maximum 200 words.

Expected result: An elegant and persuasive counter-offer email.

9. Create a weekly reporting template

Context: You need to send a report to your manager every week.

Create a weekly reporting template for a [digital marketing manager]. The template should include: week's achievements (top 3), key KPIs with evolution (table format), problems encountered and solutions, next week's priorities, need for help/decisions. Everything should fit on one page maximum. Professional format with discreet emojis for readability.

Expected result: A reusable template every week, copy-paste into an email.

10. Make a difficult decision

Context: You're hesitating between two professional options.

You are a decision-making coach. I'm hesitating between [staying in my current position with a 10% raise] and [accepting a new position at a startup with 20% increase but more risk]. Help me decide using a decision matrix with criteria: financial security, career development, work-life balance, learning, alignment with my values. Rate each option from 1 to 5 per criterion. Conclude with an argued recommendation.

Expected result: A quantified decision matrix + recommendation.

Category 2: Studies and learning (prompts 11-20)

Prompts for students, learners and curious minds: revision, comprehension, academic writing and exam preparation.

11. Explain a complex concept simply

Context: You're studying a difficult subject and need a clear explanation.

Explain [special relativity theory] to me as if I were 15 years old. Use an everyday analogy, a simple mental schema, and a concrete example. End with 3 questions I can ask myself to verify that I understood. Maximum 250 words.

Expected result: An accessible explanation with analogy and self-assessment.

12. Create revision cards

Context: You're revising for an exam.

You are a teacher specialized in pedagogy. Create 10 revision cards on [the French Revolution]. Each card contains: a title, the 3-4 essential points to remember, a key date or figure, and a self-assessment question with answer. Compact format — each card is maximum 5 lines.

Expected result: 10 synthetic cards ready to print or review on mobile.

13. Generate a practice quiz

Context: You want to test yourself on a subject.

Generate a 15-question quiz on [digital marketing: SEO, SEA, social media]. Difficulty: [intermediate]. For each question: 4 answer choices (A, B, C, D), one correct answer, and a short explanation of the correct answer. Mix topics to test overall understanding.

Expected result: A complete quiz with answers and explanations.

14. Summarize a book chapter

Context: You're reading a dense work and want to extract the essential.

Summarize the main concept of [chapter/subject] following this structure: (1) Central idea in 1 sentence, (2) The author's 3 main arguments, (3) A concrete example cited in the text, (4) How to apply these ideas in [my field]. Maximum 200 words. Here is the text: [paste the text]

Expected result: An actionable summary that goes beyond simple factual summary.

15. Write an essay introduction

Context: You need to write an academic essay.

You are a [philosophy] teacher in preparatory class. Write an essay introduction on the subject: "[Does technical progress make man freer?]". The introduction should contain: a hook (fact, quote or paradox), the clearly formulated problem, and the announcement of the 3-part plan. Academic style, 150-200 words. Don't write the development.

Expected result: A structured introduction ready to serve as a base for the essay.

16. Create a personalized study plan

Context: You want to learn a new skill in a structured way.

You are a learning coach. I want to learn [Python for data analysis] starting from zero. I have [5 hours per week] to dedicate to it for [3 months]. Create a week-by-week study plan with: topics to cover, recommended free resources, a mini practical project per week, and milestones to measure my progress.

Expected result: A 12-week learning plan with resources and projects.

17. Correct and improve an academic text

Context: You've written a paper and want to improve it.

You are a demanding university professor. Correct and improve this academic text by addressing: (1) grammar and spelling errors, (2) clarity of argumentation, (3) quality of transitions, (4) rigor of vocabulary. Present the improved text, then list the 5 major improvements with explanation. Here is the text: [paste your text]

Expected result: An improved text + detailed constructive feedback.

18. Prepare an oral presentation

Context: You need to present a subject to your class or colleagues.

Help me prepare a [10-minute] presentation on [AI's impact on education]. Structure: introduction with striking hook, 3 balanced parts with concrete examples, conclusion with opening. For each part, write the key points to say (not word-for-word text) and suggest a visual or question to ask the audience.

Expected result: A presentation plan with presentation notes and speaking tips.

19. Transform notes into a mind map

Context: You have scattered notes and want to organize them visually.

Organize these notes into a textual mind map. Identify the central theme, main branches (4-6 maximum), sub-branches for each branch, and links between ideas. Use indented hierarchy to represent the mind map. Here are my notes: [paste your notes]

Expected result: A clear hierarchical structure that organizes ideas visually.

20. Simulate an oral exam

Context: You're preparing for an oral exam and want to practice.

You are a demanding but benevolent examiner for [the French baccalaureate oral exam]. Ask me a question about [Baudelaire, Les Fleurs du Mal]. After my answer, evaluate it out of 20 indicating: strengths, points to improve, and a suggestion for more effective formulation. Start with the first question.

Expected result: Interactive training with personalized feedback.

Category 3: Creativity and content (prompts 21-30)

Prompts for creative writing, social media, storytelling and content creation in all its forms.

21. Write an engaging LinkedIn post

Context: You want to publish professional content on LinkedIn.

You are a copywriter specialized in LinkedIn personal branding. Write a 200-word post on the theme: "[the biggest lesson I learned this year in management]". Start with a striking hook (question or counter-intuitive statement). Structure in short paragraphs (1-2 sentences). End with an open question for engagement. Tone: authentic and conversational, not corporate.

Expected result: A LinkedIn post ready to publish with hook and CTA.

22. Generate content ideas for a month

Context: You manage a blog or social media and lack inspiration.

You are a content strategist. Generate an editorial calendar of 30 content ideas for [an Instagram account on personal development]. For each idea, indicate: format (carousel, reel, story, post), specific topic, hook, and best day/time for publication. Alternate content types: educational, inspiring, personal, interactive.

Expected result: A complete editorial calendar for 30 days.

23. Write a short story

Context: You want to write fiction or a story for a creative project.

You are a short story author. Write a 500-word short story in the [science fiction] genre. Theme: [a world where AIs have emotions]. Include an endearing main character, a central conflict, a plot twist, and an open ending. Style: polished prose, natural dialogue, sustained rhythm.

Expected result: A complete short story with narrative structure and literary style.

24. Create hooks for a blog article

Context: You've written an article and are looking for the best hook.

Generate 10 different hooks for a blog article titled "[How to double your productivity with AI]". Vary approaches: question, shocking statistic, counter-intuitive statement, anecdote, result promise, painful problem. For each hook, indicate the technique used and why it works. Maximum 2 sentences per hook.

Expected result: 10 varied hooks with technique explanation.

25. Write an engaging newsletter

Context: You send a regular newsletter to your audience.

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