Using AI in Your Job Search: Create Targeted Applications Using Generative AI
We asked Gemini (Google’s AI) to write us a strange professional statement for a resume. Here’s what it gave us!
“I am a highly motivated self-driving car with 10+ years of experience navigating complex road networks and adhering to traffic regulations. Equipped with cutting-edge AI technology and advanced sensor capabilities, I possess exceptional skills in obstacle detection, route optimization, and passenger safety. I am a fast learner, constantly improving my algorithms through real-time data analysis. Looking to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of autonomous transportation.”
This is great if you’re a self-driving car. Which, we assume you are not.
But, you also can use generative AI to help you write tailored resumes, cover letters, and personal statements in your job search process. Whether you use ChatGPT (by OpenAI), Gemini (formerly called Bard, by Google), or another generative AI, you’ll find it’s a powerful tool for saving time.
Remember to always read the output that your AI generates. Be sure it sounds like you, and isn’t written from a self-driving car’s perspective.
Generative AI works based on the prompts you put into it. Check out these prompt ideas to help you in your job search!
Pretend you are an applicant tracking system. Please customize my resume for this job description and emphasize skills of mine that are relevant to the role. Please check for proper grammar, spelling, and formatting, and notify me of any major issues with my resume. Here is my resume: [copy-paste resume here] and the job description: [copy-paste job description].
Pretend you are a hiring manager for [enter company]. What are the strengths and weaknesses of my resume in grammar, style, and content? [Copy-paste your resume]
Please read this job description and summarize the most important skills from it. [Paste job description]
Write a cover letter for the role of [enter job title] completing these job duties: [paste job description]. In the cover letter, emphasize my skills in [describe your relevant skills] and my experiences in [describe your relevant experiences.]
Please review this job description [insert job description] and suggest 10 questions I should ask if invited for an interview.
Use these prompts and see if they help you streamline your job application process!
