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Task decomposition
Breaking a big or mixed request into smaller, focused steps that can each be done and checked one at a time.
Say it to an AI
Proofread the attached cover letter for a junior UX role. Fix grammar and clumsy sentences only, keep my voice, and list each change with a one-line reason. I'll ask about salary and interview prep separately.
How an expert would ask for the stronger version of “Job application help”.
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Try it as a puzzle →A junior designer asks an AI assistant for help with a job application.
Why: B bundles proofreading, salary research, interview prep and a profile-headline review; A handles only the proofread.
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