Five Ways AI Can Boost Your Job Search
As many as 83% of employers use some form of automated tool to screen or rank candidates for hire, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. How can job applicants use artificial intelligence to stand out to recruiters and hiring managers? Here are five strategies for using AI-powered tools like Google Bard and AI Warehouse — along with a reminder not to forget the power of human intelligence.
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Optimize your resume with keywords
Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience that matches the job description. AI can identify keywords specific to the position you’re seeking that will improve your chance of making it through the initial screening.
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Boost your LinkedIn profile
Many companies rely on your online footprint to review your skills, experience and recommendations — and your LinkedIn profile is one of the first places they look. Use AI to analyze the work experience and skills on your resume to highlight the most relevant information to put in your profile summary and headline. The caveat: Once you do that in your LinkedIn, make sure to update your resume to match.
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Identify the skills you’ll need to land that new job
If you’re looking to jump to a new industry or find a different type of job, AI can analyze your work experience and identify which new skills you’ll need to make the transition.
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Simulate an interview
Based on a job description or job title, AI can generate interview questions you may be asked. You can also request case studies to test your problemsolving abilities, and use AI to accelerate your knowledge of industry-specific buzzwords and market trends. This is particularly beneficial if you’re transitioning careers.
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Don’t forget about human intelligence
It’s important to remember that AI is a supplemental tool; it’s not meant to replace critical thinking or authentic content. If you just copy and paste AIgenerated material into your resume, for example, it will be factual but won’t include the specific accomplishments, passions and personality that differentiate you from other candidates. Missing that human tone could raise a red flag with a potential employer. Use AI as a guide but be sure to rely on your own judgment, too.
Meet the Author
Christie Lindor is a lecturer in Management at Bentley and CEO of Tessi Consulting, a certified B corporation diversity firm. Before Tessi, Lindor was a management consultant advising clients at some of the world’s top consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte and EY. A TEDx speaker and bestselling author, her work on inclusion and culture has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.