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Ep 133 - How to Use AI in Your Job Search (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else)
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In this episode, we tackle the double-edged sword of AI in job searching. Whilst AI tools like ChatGPT have become incredibly popular for CV writing and interview prep, we're seeing some serious pitfalls that could actually harm your chances. We explore how the widespread use of AI is creating a sea of identical applications and share practical strategies for using AI effectively without losing your authentic voice.
Key points from this episode
- Why AI-generated CVs are making candidates blend in rather than stand out
- The critical importance of keeping your personality and authentic voice in applications
- How to use AI as a brainstorming tool rather than a replacement for your own thinking
- The major flaws in using AI to predict interview questions (and what to do instead)
- Practical dos and don'ts for incorporating AI into your job search strategy
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The AI revolution in job searching
01:00 The homogenisation problem: When everyone's CV looks the same
03:00 The personality drain: Why AI can suck the soul out of applications
05:00 Red flag AI keywords that scream "computer-generated"
07:00 The trust factor: Why human-sounding CVs stand out more than ever
08:00 Crafting a compelling professional summary that sounds like you
10:00 Moving beyond responsibilities to showcase real impact
13:00 Smart ways to use AI for brainstorming and refinement
15:00 The interview prep trap: Why predicting questions backfires
17:00 The story-building approach to interview preparation
19:00 Why companies are giving questions upfront (and what this means)
21:00 Practical dos and don'ts for AI in job searching
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