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Role Prompting

Role prompting is like having instant access to experts in any field. Tell Omnifact to “act as” a specific professional, and the quality of responses often improves significantly.

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The Simple Formula

Role prompting means asking Omnifact to respond from the perspective of a specific profession or expert. The simplest format that works: 
"Act as a [ROLE]. [YOUR REQUEST]."
“Act as a [JOB TITLE]. [WHAT YOU NEED HELP WITH].” When you assign a role, Omnifact will:
  • Use vocabulary and concepts from that field
  • Apply relevant expertise and best practices
  • Structure responses appropriately
  • Consider priorities specific to that role

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See the Difference

❌ Without Role:
Prompt: “Create interview questions for a customer service position.” Result: Generic questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your strengths?”
✅ With Role:
Prompt: “Act as an experienced HR manager. Create behavioral interview questions for a Customer Success Manager that assess problem-solving and customer empathy.” Result: Professional interview questions like “Describe a time when you turned around a frustrated customer relationship. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?” Plus follow-up questions and evaluation criteria.

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Choosing the Right Role

Match the expertise you need: Think about what professional would actually handle this task.
  • Budget analysis → Financial Analyst
  • Team communication → HR Manager
  • Marketing campaign → Marketing Director
Be specific: “Customer success manager at a B2B SaaS company” works better than “manager” Include experience level: “Senior marketing director” for strategic decisions, “experienced project manager” for implementation

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Roles That Work Well

  • CEO/Executive - Strategic decisions, high-level analysis
  • Department Director - Functional strategy, resource planning
  • Project Manager - Implementation planning, timeline management
  • HR Manager - Policies, employee relations, hiring
  • Marketing Director - Campaigns, positioning, analysis
  • Financial Analyst - Budget analysis, metrics, forecasting
  • Sales Manager - Process optimization, customer strategy
  • Marketing Director - Campaigns, positioning, analysis
  • Financial Analyst - Budget analysis, metrics, forecasting
  • Sales Manager - Process optimization, customer strategy
  • Software Engineer - Code generation, debugging, documentation
  • Product Manager - Feature prioritization, roadmap development
  • UX/UI Designer - User experience, interface design
  • Data Analyst - Data analysis, visualization, insights

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Quick Examples

  • Strategy & Planning
  • Operational Tasks
  • Analysis & Review
  • Content Creation
“Act as a CEO. Should we expand our customer support team now or wait until Q3 given our current growth rate and budget constraints?”

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When Role Prompting Isn’t Working

Make the role more specific:
  • Add industry context: “…at a SaaS company”
  • Add experience level: “…with 5 years experience”
  • Add company size: “…at a mid-sized organization”
Adjust the role’s seniority:
  • “Senior [role]” for strategic, high-level responses
  • “Junior [role]” or “New [role]” for step-by-step, detailed guidance
  • Add audience context: “…explaining to non-technical executives”
Common mismatches to avoid:
  • Using “CEO” for detailed technical implementation
  • Using “developer” for business strategy questions
  • Using “salesperson” for internal process optimization
Match expertise to task type:
  • Strategy questions → Executive/Director roles
  • Technical details → Specialist roles
  • Process improvement → Operations/Manager roles
Not sure which role to use? Ask Omnifact! Try: “What professional role would be best suited to help me create an employee onboarding checklist?”

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