AI tools like ChatGPT have become genuinely useful for job seekers — when used the right way. The wrong way is asking AI to write everything and submitting it unchanged.
Resume Optimization
Paste your resume and the job description into ChatGPT and ask: "What keywords from this job description are missing from my resume?" Use its suggestions as a starting point — then rewrite in your own voice.
Cover Letter First Drafts
AI is excellent at generating a first draft quickly. Give it your resume, the job description, and 2-3 things you want to highlight. Then heavily edit the output and make sure it sounds like you.
Interview Preparation
Ask: "Based on this job description, what are the 10 most likely interview questions?" Practice your answers. Paste your draft answer and ask for feedback on how to strengthen it.
Company Research
"What should I know about [Company]? What are their main products, recent news, and what they're focused on this year?" AI is a great starting point for getting oriented quickly before an interview.
What NOT to Use AI For
- Don't let AI write your entire resume without deep editing — it creates generic text.
- Don't submit an AI cover letter unchanged — hiring managers increasingly recognize the patterns.
- Don't use AI to fabricate experience you don't have.