AGCAREERS.COM FOOD & AGRICULTURE CAREER GUIDE 10 What should you do if you are applying for your first job? If you have no work experience, you could prompt ChatGPT with: What bullet points could I use on a resume if I am applying for a (position) with no work experience but currently am a student in (educational programs)? ChatGPT should provide multiple examples that you can use on your resume. If you want to take this further, paste the job description of the position you are applying for into ChatGPT. Remember that ChatGPT isn’t the only AI tool available to craft your resume. You can find specialized online services to help create or update your resume/cover letter. Because of the specialized nature of these services, you may discover responses of higher quality than ChatGPT. However, these services usually come at a cost, so keep this in mind. Additionally, many of these tools are only as effective as the information that you provide. Before crafting your resume, take an inventory of experiences and skills you could build on, as this will help you better. Be careful with the information that you provide ChatGPT. It is an excellent practice to keep specific personal details out, as your contact details and transaction activities might be shared with affiliates, vendors and service providers, law enforcement, and parties involved in transactions. After you have completed your resume, it’s time to write your cover letter. For some, the process may feel even more time-consuming than the resume itself. If you already have a basic cover letter, you could work through it and ask ChatGPT to provide sentence alternatives line by line. Alternatively, if you need inspiration, you could use the prompt: Create a compelling cover letter for a [job title] for [company] that incorporates these experiences [provide a few job experience sentences] for a graduate [program] You can run multiple iterations to see which versions you prefer. Once you find a version you like, rewrite the letter in a tone that matches yours and ensure that all the information is truthful. Once completed, edit the letter by copying and pasting the information into a document editor like Word or Google Docs and format everything correctly. Grammarly is another service that has been around for a while but also uses AI. When finishing up your resume, insert it into Grammarly to proofread everything. Please keep in mind that even though ChatGPT can help you with prompts for writing cover letters, the actual work still needs to be done by you. It is important to remember that if you don’t edit and personalize your letter, it may end up similar to other applicants’ letters and might not accurately represent you. If you cannot access paid services like Grammarly, contact your campus careers center for assistance. Another area where AI can be helpful is when preparing for job interviews. There are a lot of commonly asked questions you may encounter during a job interview. For a more comprehensive approach, you can provide ChatGPT with a job or internship description, which will generate interview questions tailored to that position. Use these questions to determine if you feel confident in your response. If not, you can ask ChatGPT for sample answers. You can also share your experience to prompt ChatGPT to provide more relevant responses to a question. Moreover, you can input your responses and request ChatGPT to provide feedback, which can help you refine your communication skills and build confidence as a candidate. It isn’t just your verbal answers that help you get a job during an interview. There is also a human component, including the tone of your answers, body language, and how you act with the interviewer. AI-driven tools are meant to supplement your interview preparation, so engage in mock interviews with peers, mentors, or career advisors to receive personalized feedback and guidance. ChatGPT is open to everyone, but for more unique outputs, prompt the system with specific questions. CUSTOMIZING YOUR COVER LETTER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS CONSIDERATIONS AG Every day, more and more tools are available for job seekers to help them in their job-seeking pursuits. As these tools become available, it is important to take the time to understand them and how they work. Understanding your boundaries and what you value as a service is also important. With a balanced combination of technology and ethical principles, you can navigate the job market with confidence and success.
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