Readers reported using AI during their job search primarily to customize résumés and cover letters. Many asked AI to analyze their resumes against job postings to suggest changes that align with the listings. Users also fed AI job descriptions alongside previous documents to create tailored applications. Some highlighted the necessity to verify AI outputs due to potential inaccuracies, including fabricated job experiences. Others noted using AI for writing thank-you emails and personalizing follow-up messages, emphasizing thoughtful integration of company culture and values.
Grant Maxfield stated that he asks AI to review job listings and summarize the most important qualifications and duties to focus on in application materials.
Sarah Oglesby mentioned, "I never used the wording ChatGPT spit out, but I definitely used it to figure out where I was lacking in useful information and where I had too much."
Nicole McCormick utilizes AI to write thank-you emails that reflect the company’s culture, values, and mission from its website.
Many respondents emphasized the importance of double-checking the AI-generated content, noting instances where AI fabricated experiences or misrepresented responsibilities.
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