With the expanding presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives, it comes as no surprise that AI is being used to help job seekers fine-tune their resumes. Garrison Leykam, a certified career coach and resume writer, published a book titled AI Powered Job Hunting to help people optimize and tailor their resumes to their dream job positions using ChatGPT, a free online AI system with various uses.
Leykam has been monitoring the use of AI in job-seeking, including screening and interview analysis, and sees AI’s larger role in the recruiting process as an opportunity to empower job seekers. The book, which is a step-by-step guide to using ChatGPT to optimize resumes, cover letters, and get through applicant tracking software systems, equips job seekers with leverage in their job search journey.
Analysing job descriptions and understanding what employers are looking for is a more effective strategy than sending out numerous resumes in hopes of landing a job. By identifying the keywords programmed into the job description, job seekers can tailor their applications and resumes to match employers’ needs, which increases their chances of getting an interview. Additionally, ChatGPT provides insight into what types of jobs a person is well-suited for based on their analyzed resume.
While some may believe that an AI-composed resume would lack human touch, Leykam reminds job seekers to apply the you factor and tweak the results to represent their unique self. By doing so, they will evaluate the results of their resume as they prepare for an interview.
The book is user-friendly and designed to help those without experience using AI. It guides readers through defining their career goals, preparing for interviews, finding information that is effective in their conversations with people about their candidacy for a job, and negotiating salary and compensation.
The bottom line of this book is that it teaches job seekers to enhance their resumes and make AI work for them, thereby empowering their job search and career growth.
