Using AI to Help You Prepare for Your Career

Expand Your Career Horizons

Chat-based artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Bard can be useful in several aspects of your career preparation.

Steps to Career Advancement

You can use AI to find out more about a certain industry or company

Try prompts such as:

• Searching LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed or Seek, provide a list of companies that are growing in [insert industry] in [insert country, state or area]?
• List some companies in [insert country, state or area] that are seeking a [insert job title or career].
• Provide an overview of the [insert industry] industry in [insert country, state or area] and some of the leading companies.
• List some of the key skills to have in the [insert field] field.
• What are some common mistakes people make when applying for jobs in the [insert field] field?
• Provide some good resources for learning more about the [insert field] field in [insert country, state or area].
• How can I stay up to date with the latest trends in the [insert industry] industry?

 

You can use AI to provide a catchy snapshot of your professional offerings.

Try prompts such as:

• Help me create a concise introduction for my professional bio, highlighting my current role and key expertise.
• Can you assist me in outlining my professional background, including my current position and significant roles I've held in the past?
• I need assistance detailing my educational background, such as degrees, institutions, and relevant certifications.
• Provide suggestions for listing my key skills and areas of expertise in a way that is impactful for a professional bio.
• Help me describe notable achievements in my career, such as awards, recognitions, or successful projects.
• Suggest ways to mention my involvement in professional affiliations, memberships, or industry organisations.
• Assist me in discussing my commitment to ongoing professional development, including workshops, courses, or conferences I've attended.
• Provide a concise way to express my work philosophy or mission statement in my professional bio.
• Help me detail any community or volunteer work related to my profession and how it aligns with my values.
• Provide ideas for outlining my future goals and aspirations in my professional journey.
• Add a personal touch to my professional bio by suggesting a hobby or interest that complements my work life.

 

You can use AI to suggest wording for the headline and summary of your LinkedIn profile. Try prompts such as:

• May know of opportunities for you to gain work ​experience​
• Offer firsthand insights into how to advance your ​career and accomplish your goals ​
• Introduce you to valuable contacts​
• Answer questions about the industry or job search

 

Explore Freelancing

• Flexibility to work on your own terms​
• Reach out to companies directly​
• Leverage websites like Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer to connect with clients​
• Develop in-demand skills and gain experience working with real clients

 

Look for Part-time or Temporary Work

• Allows you to build experience​
• Offer the flexibility to work a second job​
• Focus on your search for a permanent role​
• Put yourself in a good position to pounce on full-time positions

 

Attend Webinars and Conferences

• Golden learning opportunities to develop new skills​
• Industry trends, teach you skills and provide valuable networking opportunities​
• Earn certifications or other credentials to make your resume stand out