Ever since 2022, the power of AI tools has been skyrocketing and this reflects on job seekers. Many headlines are screaming that AI will take your job. But what if we told you that you can fight back and use AI tools to help land your next job?
Technology was invented to make our lives easier, not to replace our hard work. The only ones who will lose are those who refuse to embrace these tools.
In this month’s ‘Talent Insights’ column, Valentina Kushmintseva, Talent Acquisition Team Leader at SOFTSWISS, shares the most beneficial AI tools for job seekers like you.
Best AI Tools That Will Help You Scale Your Job Search:
Unlock the full potential of your job search with the best job search tools that streamline the process and elevate your application. By leveraging these resources, you can present yourself more effectively. This increases your chances of catching the eye of potential employers.
Loom
Loom is a tool for visually and verbally showcasing your professional capabilities. This video messaging platform enhances how you communicate your skills and passion, turning a standard resume submission into an engaging narrative.
For example, a job seeker can use Loom to record and edit a compelling video that explains their projects, demonstrating their skills and communication prowess – critical in team settings. In an era where digital presence is paramount, AI recruiting tools like Loom have helped candidates increase their call-back rates by up to 200%.
Jobscan
Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a significant hurdle in modern job applications. Over 98.8% of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS to screen candidates, often filtering out up to 75% of CVs before a human sees them.
Jobscan provides a critical advantage by optimising your CV with the right keywords and formats, ensuring your application passes through these digital gatekeepers. This tool analyses your CV against job application descriptions, offering adjustments that boost your CV’s match rate, typically improving interview chances by over 50%.
Simply upload your resume and the job posting you are most interested in. The AI system matches the bullet points to the job posting, making your resume more relevant. While it is easy to get excited about AI customisation, it is crucial to remember that the output’s quality depends on the input’s quality. If you start with a half-baked resume, you will end up with a customised resume that is still half-baked.
To get the best possible results, begin with a well-crafted resume. Then, take the bullet points and manually plug them into the system. This extra effort ensures that your customised resume is both accurate and compelling, giving you the best chance to land an interview.
“Customising your СV for each job is key to standing out. CV-checking platforms efficiently identify sections to tailor for specific roles, emphasising that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work,” says Valentina Kushmintseva.
CareerFitter
CareerFitter offers a detailed assessment that explores your work personality and strengths, providing tailored career suggestions. This tool helps you understand your professional preferences and aligns them with potential career opportunities, increasing your job satisfaction and success in your chosen fields. Users report a 60% increase in career satisfaction after following CareerFitter’s personalised recommendations.
Notion
The following game-changing tool to recommend is an organisational powerhouse called Notion. Quickly becoming the industry standard for all things organisation, Notion offers templates that cater to various needs. The one template that genuinely stood out is their job tracking template. It is incredibly nifty, allowing you to track all the job applications you are sending, their statuses, who you are talking to, when you are talking to them, important notes about each contact, networking outreach, and crucial contact information.
This template also helps you organise your company research before going into interviews. You can research the people on your interview panel and store relevant notes, keeping everything organised. This level of organisation is crucial, especially deep into your job search, leveraging multiple tools and receiving many messages and phone calls. It can get overwhelming, and you want to remember which company is calling you about which job or resume you sent them. Forgetting the job you are interviewing for is not a good first impression and can hurt your chances of moving to the next round.
Valentina comments: “Notion goes beyond simple job tracking; it is a comprehensive tool for career management, team building, and time management. With its vast features, Notion offers everything you need to stay organised and efficient, all in one place.”
ChatGPT
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is the most notable advancement. Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT quickly became a sensation, amassing one million users in just five days – a rate of adoption that eclipsed that of tech giants like Instagram and Netflix.
Imagine inputting your work history, skills, and education into ChatGPT and letting it handle all the tedious work. As you wait in anticipation, AI analyses your data and uses its advanced language capabilities to craft a resume that truly represents you and your qualifications.
But ChatGPT is not just an ordinary resume generator. It offers a wealth of customisation options, allowing you to tailor your resume to fit the job you are applying for. This makes it a powerful ally in the job search and application process.
ChatGPT’s rapid adoption underscores its potential as a valuable tool for daily tasks. It transforms how you approach job hunting and enhances your chances of landing your dream job.
“ChatGPT is useful for interview preparation. It allows candidates to rehearse answers to common questions, boosting their confidence and readiness for the real thing,” notes Valentina Kushmintseva.
When using ChatGPT for your resume, there is no need to stress structure, language fluency, or grammar. Provide as much information as possible about your skills, experience, and career goals. ChatGPT is designed to handle the details of resume writing, allowing you to focus on the content.
After generating the initial draft, you can easily edit and refine the language and structure to ensure your resume is polished and professional. This approach simplifies the resume-writing process, providing you present the best version of yourself to potential employers.
To Maximise the Benefits of ChatGPT in Your Job Search, Consider the Following Prompts:
- Skill Development: “What are the most effective and budget-friendly methods to learn [specific skill]?”
- Interview Strategy: “For the question ‘[interview question]’, what follow-up questions should I anticipate?”
- Technical Preparation: “Provide sample [specific role] questions for an [specific role] interview.”
- Industry Insights: “Generate questions on these topics: [topic 1], [topic 2], [topic 3], to help prepare for my upcoming interview.”
When using online AI-powered tools, be mindful of the information you share and avoid inputting sensitive personal data. While ChatGPT can provide a strong foundation for your resume, it is up to you to refine and perfect it.
Your Brain
AI can significantly speed up your job hunt and add scale to your efforts. However, remember that both you and the hiring manager are human.
Your application materials need to reflect who you are and what you are looking for in a role and company. Honesty is crucial. If you don’t have the skills and strengths the AI suggests you do, your new employer will quickly realise it.
While AI tools can help you move faster, it is always worth investing the time to ensure the results truly represent you. These tools only know what you tell them, so your input is their limit. Moreover, other applicants will also use AI, so humanising your application materials is essential to stand out.