{"id":1044,"date":"2026-01-16T20:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apprenticeshiphub.ca\/project25\/?page_id=1044"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:56:09","slug":"effective-ai-prompts-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apprenticeshiphub.ca\/project25\/resources\/artificial-intelligence-in-the-trades\/effective-ai-prompts-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective A.I. Prompts with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1044\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1044-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1044-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1044-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h1 class=\"widget-title\">Effective A.I. Prompts with Examples<\/h1>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Asking A.I. the right questions ensures you get the most of it quickly.\u00a0 There are some proven strategies to use to get effective results that\u2019ll improve your day-to-day operations (1).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clearly define your goal<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>what do you want to achieve with your prompt?<\/li>\n<li>what format do you want the results in \u2013 a list? a summary?<\/li>\n<li>what information does A.I. need to give you the results you want?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customize the prompt to your business<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A.I. will remember the details you give it over time<\/li>\n<li>Let A.I. know your industry\/trade, your business\u2019 location and the size of your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for errors or biases<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>get training for you and your apprentices<\/li>\n<li>fact-check<\/li>\n<li>revise prompts as needed<\/li>\n<li>compare results between different tools<\/li>\n<li>get feedback from your team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the right tools<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>the tools you should use will depend on what you want from your A.I.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below are some examples to show you how to implement these strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 1 \u2013 Use A.I. to sift through resumes submitted to your job posting. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to reduce the time it takes to screen resumes for a plumbing apprenticeship position in Hamilton, Ontario.\u00a0 I\u2019ve copy-and-pasted the job description and 20 resumes (note \u2013 you can also upload these documents).\u00a0 Screen the resumes and list the top 5 candidates based on the job description.\u00a0 Provide a summary for each applicant and explain why they\u2019re qualified.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2 \u2013 Find a trusted local supplier to get your materials from. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI run a small carpentry business in Peterborough, Ontario.\u00a0 I\u2019m looking for local or regional suppliers of sustainable hardwoods.\u00a0 Provide a list of at least 5 reputable suppliers, including contact information, product range and any certifications (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] certified).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1044-0-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"rcard-row\">\n\t\n<div class=\"rcard\"><a class=\"rcard-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeshiphub.ca\/project25\/wp-content\/themes\/suas\/sections\/choice\/Tips_for_Writing_Effective_AI_Prompts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\nTips for Writing Effective A.I. Prompts\n<\/a><\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1044-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"suas-footnote\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/addlly.ai\/resources\/ebooks\/generative-ai-for-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Generative A.I. for SEO: 2025 Guide from Addlly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asking A.I. the right questions ensures you get the most of it quickly.\u00a0 There are some proven strategies to use to get effective results that\u2019ll improve your day-to-day operations (1). 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