1) Start with constraints (copy paste prompt)

If you ask AI to find a job, you get vague advice. Give it constraints so it can produce a real plan, categories, and templates.

I’m a student in Rotterdam looking for part-time work.
Language: [English only / English + Dutch]
Availability: [days + hours/week]
Start date: [date]
Minimum hourly pay: €[X]
Job types I’m open to: [delivery, hospitality, logistics, tutoring, events, retail, sales, support]
Commute limit: [minutes]

Please create:
1) a 10-day plan to apply efficiently,
2) the top 5 job categories I should focus on in Rotterdam,
3) a short application message template,
4) a checklist of documents/info I should prepare.

2) Use a job platform first, then let AI optimize your process

The fastest path is:

1. Find real openings
2. Apply daily
3. Improve your message and targeting using feedback

Start with Rotterdam listings, then use AI to speed up writing and decision-making:

• Jobs: /jobs
• English-friendly: /jobs?english=true
• Categories: /categories

3) Applications that get replies (copy paste prompts)

Short application message

Write a short message (max 700 characters) to apply for a student job in Rotterdam.

My profile:
- name, age
- study program
- availability
- relevant experience (if any)
- language (English/Dutch)

Job: [paste job title + 1 sentence what the company does]
Tone: friendly, confident, direct.
Output 3 variations.

Follow up after 24 hours

Write a polite follow-up message if I haven’t heard back in 24 hours. Short, confident, not desperate. Mention I can start on [date].

Include availability in message one. In student hiring, speed and reliability usually beat long text.

4) Target categories that match your schedule

Focus on categories with fast hiring and flexible shifts. Pick 2 to 3 categories and focus for one week.

5) Avoid time-wasters with AI screening

Use AI to summarize job posts and spot red flags before you invest effort.

I’ll paste a job description.

Summarize:
- pay range (if stated)
- hours and flexibility
- language requirements
- red flags or unclear terms
- top 3 questions I should ask before a trial shift

Job post:
[paste]

6) A simple 7-day workflow

• Day 1: pick 2 to 3 categories, create 3 message templates
• Day 2 to 5: apply daily, track replies, improve your message
• Day 6: follow up, tighten your CV, add availability block
• Day 7: switch category if replies are low

Apply now

FAQ

Can AI actually help me get a student job faster?

Yes, if you use it for targeting, writing, and follow ups. It saves time and improves consistency, but you still need to apply to real openings.

What should I include in my first message?

Availability, language, short intro, and a reliable start date. If you can work evenings or weekends, say it clearly.

How many categories should I target at once?

Two to three. Focus for one week, measure replies, then adjust.