We hear a lot from students and graduates about how tricky it is to know when and how to utilise AI in your career development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide will help you recognise where AI can add value and save time and where it\u2019s best to stick with traditional methods! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facing a blank page at the start of making an application, CV or cover letter can be daunting, so using AI to give you a basic structure and template is a good time saver and gets you off the mark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most employers use software to score applications\/ CVs etc and they will pick up on spelling, grammar and typos which could result in an unsuccessful application. Using AI to check for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors is really helpful, it can also help you stick to word limits and add more impactful language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI can be great to quickly generate options – feed in information about your skills, qualifications, likes, dislikes, interests and values and see if it can provide some ideas on roles that would suit you. Remember it\u2019s just working off algorithms and doesn\u2019t know you personally, so don\u2019t assume it\u2019s got it right, but it\u2019s a good way of generating ideas, then you can continue to hone it if it\u2019s coming up with ideas that aren\u2019t a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From giving you a schedule of preparation, possible questions and tips on techniques, there are loads of ways AI can help you prepare for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you haven\u2019t heard of this method (also known as the STAR technique) then get on Google right now, as it\u2019s a game changer for both applications and interviews. It\u2019s basically a formula for giving good examples that score well in recruitment processes, but it can be tricky to master \u2013 write out a STAR example and ask AI to assess it, or if you\u2019re new to STAR, ask it to help you understand how to utilise this very helpful technique! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Company research is key in several areas of careers – from working out which companies you might want to work for, to including company information in cover letters and talking about your fit at interview. Some websites make it easier than others to look into a company, but AI can usually give you a good summary in seconds that will help you assess and demonstrate your fit with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a graduate (and human being) your experiences, skills and attributes will be so much richer, more interesting and compelling than what AI will come up with. Applications\/ cover letters etc created entirely by AI are unlikely to get you an interview or job, as it will be too generic, plus it\u2019s easy for employers to spot where AI has been used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Employers are already implementing software to detect use of AI in assessments, so you may get caught, but even if you don\u2019t, getting a job that you can\u2019t do is not a good outcome! Practice assessments and give them a real go yourself to reflect your true skill level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI is great for interview prep, but using it in real-time to answer interview questions is not a good idea. At best, you won\u2019t be engaging well with the interviewers if you\u2019re looking at a screen and, as it\u2019s pretty obvious if someone is doing this, you could well be eliminated from the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although exceptionally clever and helpful, AI is in its infancy and isn\u2019t right all the time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It basically just summarises a collection of data\/ information from across the internet and not everything on the internet is accurate or creditable. Cross-reference information with reputable sources of information such as Career Toolkit and Prospects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI platforms hold your data for a period of time and once information is out there, it\u2019s hard to control or get back. Try not to include personal data within CVs\/ application checks for this reason, or at least read the platform\u2019s privacy and data handling statements to ensure you\u2019re happy with them before including this information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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