Research and context
GenAI tools are a great way to conduct research for your job search. You can use GenAI tools to identify companies you might not have found yourself, to see who is growing in your industry, and to create target company lists. Here are some sample prompts:
If you’ve got an interview lined up or you’re actively applying to a company, you can also use GenAI tools to research the organization. This will help you show up informed and prepared.
This research is helpful in a job search for a few reasons. Primarily because it is so important to understand the business you’re in, even if you’re not in a revenue generating role. It is easy to get so caught up in our own work that we miss the big picture. The best operational/ technical talent understands how their work fits into the organization they work in. So whether you’re in HR, IT, research and development, or anywhere else in an organization- get curious! Generative AI tools are a great starting place for information like this. Understanding the business well will make you stand out amongst other candidates.
Questions
We mentioned in our previous blog that GenAI tools can be used to prepare sample interview questions to practice with, but another great use is to generate questions for you to ask others. Say you’re meeting with a senior leader in your organization, attending an event where you could meet leaders in your industry, or interviewing for a job- you can generate some questions to ask. Give ChatGPT some context (like a job description or a brief explanation of who you are/ what your ask is) and ask for help generating questions to ask. For example:
Messages
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: you should send a thank you note after every interview. You should also connect with anyone you meet in your job search on LinkedIn and send them a nice note when you do. Generative AI can help you draft messages and shorten them for different platforms. For example, you want to send a nice LinkedIn connection request after an interview, but your current draft is too long for the 200 character limit. Here are some prompts you can use:
In conclusion, there are lots of ways to use generative AI to aid your job search. You don’t need to be using it to write your resume or cover letter in order to benefit. GenAI can be used to make you more knowledgeable and efficient.