Generative AI for Career

Career and Professional Success AI Position Statement

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful career development tool, offering a variety of advantages while also presenting certain limitations. AI can expedite job and internship searches, enhance application materials, and provide on-demand career insights. As helpful and transformative as AI can be, it is also imperative to be aware of its limitations. Remember to exercise critical thinking techniques when employing AI tools for your career development.  

This page is designed for students to stay up to date with the latest AI tools and resources. You can effectively leverage AI to achieve career success by responsibly integrating AI into your career development strategy and consulting with your CaPS College Team by making an appointment in Handshake. 

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ChatGPT

One of the most notable generative AI tools is ChatGPT. ChatGPT can be used for resume building, cover letter drafting, interview preparation, and more. 

To learn more and get started, check out OpenAI’s Help Center: https://help.openai.com/en/ 

Co-Pilot

All UNH students, staff, and faculty have access to Co-Pilot. When logged in with your institutional M365 account, you are in a USNH-protected environment, so any data shared or uploaded is not shared externally or used to train the tool.  

For a tutorial on how to use Co-Pilot, click here: https://aka.ms/Copilot/Try 

Gemini

Gemini, formerly Bard, is the generative AI tool created by Google. AI Overviews have been implemented for many Google searches on the engine. https://gemini.google.com/faq

AI tools with a more specific career focus can be found in the drop downs below. 

Writing a Resume Using A College-Provided Template

Upload a copy of the resume template specific to your major and a copy of what you have already written for your resume then follow these recommended prompts when using generative AI to effectively fill in the relevant sections and create a professional resume. 

Please remember: (1) Do not include your personal information in your prompt (name, address, phone number, and LinkedIn url) and (2) meet with a CaPS team member in your college for feedback before sending out your resume.  

Sample Prompts for Resume Sections

1. Relevant Coursework and Projects: 

  • Which related courses should I highlight in the relevant coursework section? Add in your completed coursework. 
  • Can you help me describe the projects I've completed in a way that demonstrates my skills and knowledge? List projects you might consider using. 

2. Work Experiences

  • Can you help me highlight my accomplishments and contributions in each role? Provide descriptions for any previous jobs (summer, part-time, full-time, internships, etc.) 

3. Skills

  • What related skills should I include in the skills section of my resume? Specify the industry you are targeting. 
  • Can you suggest a format for presenting my skills, such as categorizing them into technical and soft skills? 

4. Leadership and Activities

  • Which leadership experiences should I emphasize in this section? List involvement/activities.
  • How can I showcase my involvement in clubs, organizations, or volunteer work effectively? 

5. Customization for Each Application

  • How can I modify my relevant coursework, projects, work experience, and skills sections to match the requirements of each job or internship application? Provide job description. 

6. Proofreading and Review

  • Can you help me review my completed resume to ensure it is error-free and consistent with the college-provided template? 

By using these specific prompts, AI tools can guide you in filling out the relevant sections of the college-provided resume template effectively. Make sure to customize the content for each application, proofread carefully, and adhere to any specific guidelines from your college. 

Cover Letter Writing with AI

If you have never written a cover letter, consider checking out our cover letter guidelines and samples before getting started. Follow these six simple steps for cover letter generation:

1. Open your resume

  • Reminder: Make sure it is the most recently updated version of your resume!
  • If you need to build or update your resume, consider using VMock to get started.

2. Find an internship or job posting

  • Next, select one internship or job posting from Handshake or a company website for which you would be interested in applying. 

3. Open ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, or your preferred AI tool

  • Copy and paste the following prompt: Can you help me write a four-paragraph cover letter for a summer internship [or job]? I will provide the job posting information first, then I will provide you with the resume details. 

4. Send the position description

  • Once the AI responds, copy and paste this prompt: Excellent, thank you. First, here is the job posting information: [copy and paste only the relevant job description details for a cover letter, such as the requirements and qualifications.] 

5. Send your resume details

  • Next, give ChatGPT the following information: Next, here are the resume details: [copy and paste the resume details needed. You do not need to, nor should you, include your personal information in the header of your resume.] 

6. Edit

  • Review and edit your cover letter to make it your own!
  • Ensure the letter does not include hyperbolic language, experience inaccuracies, or extraneous information and details. 
  • In later iterations, you can send previous cover letters so that the AI tool can mimic your tone and writing style. 

Coming soon! Standout

Networking is crucial for a successful job search, as it involves seeking career information and advice from people you already know, UNH community members (alumni, staff, faculty), and industry professionals. By dedicating time and effort to building a solid network, you can uncover valuable opportunities and insights often missed through traditional methods! 

For sample prompts on using AI to get you started networking, check out: ChatGPT Prompts for Networking

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Use critical thinking skills when employing and using AI resources, responses, and content. Be aware of the risks, such as the accuracy of AI-generated information and legal implications of using AI content.