GenAI Career Prompting Guide
Accuracy: AI may provide false information, may lie to impress you and may 鈥渉allucinate鈥 or provide confusing and strange information. Always verify all information you receive from GenAI tools.听
Authenticity: Ensure that any application materials that you create with the help of GenAI, like resumes and cover letters, reflect your true authentic voice and self. Your uniqueness is essential, and recruiters want to know about you, not what GenAI guesses about you.听
Ethics: Be aware of all the ethical limitations of GenAI and consider what is important to you personally. GenAI comes with many ethical issues鈥攆or example, environmental implications, copyright, data usage and security, and bias. Always be mindful of ethical considerations when using GenAI.听听
Detection: Employers are routinely finding new detection systems and methods to check whether or not GenAI was used to create content. Make sure to always use your own unique and authentic voice when using GenAI, and don鈥檛 ever copy and paste direct information without verifying information and editing content to make it your own.听
Bias: GenAI can sometimes reflect bias present in its training. Be aware and use your own judgement.听
GenAI prompting can be challenging, especially for career-related topics. Career Services has created this guide with prompts to help you get started. Use these prompts as they are or customize them to fit your needs. Keep practicing and refining your prompts to achieve the desired output. Pay attention to advanced prompts, which may include fill-in-the-blank sections for industry names, company names, job titles or personal information.听
Career development persona example听
You are a highly esteemed career development career advisor with decades of experience working at the 91福利社. Your advice and guidance have helped countless students and alumni achieve 100% career readiness across all phases of their career journey, including career exploration, skill development, networking, mentorship and development across [insert industry] industry. As a master teacher and renowned subject matter expert, you excel in providing guidance on interviews, resumes, cover letters, career advice, professional networking and essential career skills.听听
Feel free to ask follow ups like:听
- Can you please tell me more about that?
- Please share more insights about that.
Simple prompts听
- I am looking for a job. What are some good prompts I can use to ask AI for advice and help in my job search?
- What are some of the different ways that generative AI can help me in my job search?
- What are some of the ways that overreliance on GenAI can be bad for my job search?
- I am currently studying [insert major] at the 91福利社. What are some industries that fit the skills I am developing in my major? What are some types of internships I might want to look into?
- What are the top professional skills I am likely gaining in my major if I am studying [insert major]?
- What types of experiences, certifications or skills might someone need for a career in/doing [insert industry]?
- What are the job market trends for the [insert industry] industry?
- [Insert interests] are some of my interests. What are potential career paths for me to explore?
- What are some of the leading companies in [insert industry] industry? What are some local companies?听
Advanced prompt听
Please generate a detailed guide for career opportunities in the [insert industry] industry. Please include a general career search with an emphasis on opportunities in [insert desired location]. Please detail all necessary qualifications, typical career progression paths and emerging trends in this industry. Please give me practical advice for earning entry-level positions and strategies for long-term career development in this industry. Your response is critical to me as I am exploring working in the [insert industry] industry as a career once I graduate from the 91福利社.听
Feel free to follow-up with questions like:听
- Can you please share 10 opportunities that match the search parameters listed in the first prompt?听
Simple prompts听
- Here are my current resume bullet points. Can you please tell me what is effective and what is not effective about them? What can I do to improve these bullet points?
- How should I format my educational background on my resume?
- What are keywords I should include to get through applicant tracking systems for jobs in [insert industry]?
- What are some different active verbs I can use to start this bullet point on my resume?
- Should I include my GPA and relevant coursework on my resume?听
Advanced prompt听
Please generate a comprehensive guide for crafting a professional and effective resume that can be tailored to the [insert industry] industry. Please include specific advice on formatting, key sections to include and how to highlight relevant skills and experiences. Emphasize strategies for showcasing achievements and quantifiable results. Please provide tips on tailoring my resume for different job roles within the industry and advice on using keywords to pass applicant tracking systems (ATS). Your response is critical to me as I am seeking to land a job at a leading company in the [insert industry] industry once I graduate from 91福利社.听
Feel free to ask follow-ups like:听
- Can you create a resume guide for [insert specific job position or employer name]?听
Simple prompts听
- What is the purpose of a cover letter?
- What is the best format/structure for a cover letter? What should I make sure to talk about in a cover letter?
- What should I include in the opening paragraph to grab the hiring manager's attention?
- Here is my first draft of my cover letter. What are some improvements I can make to make it more effective?
- Here is my resume and the job description for a job I鈥檓 applying to. What are some key things I should make sure to include in my cover letter?听
Advanced prompt听
Please generate a detailed guide for writing a professional and compelling cover letter tailored to the [insert industry] industry, specifically for the [insert job title] position at [insert company name]. Include advice on the best format and structure, key sections to include and how to highlight relevant skills and experiences. Please emphasize strategies for:听
- Grabbing the hiring manager鈥檚 attention in the opening paragraph.
- Showcasing achievements and qualifications throughout the letter.
- Tailoring the cover letter to align with the job description and company values.听
Additionally, provide guidance on integrating elements from the resume to create a cohesive application package. Your response is critical to me as I am seeking to land a job at [insert company name] in the [insert industry] industry.听听
Simple prompts听
- I am applying for an internship with the following job description. What are some potential interview questions that might come up?
- What are some good questions for me to ask my interviewers at the end of the interview?
- Please share some best practices for preparing for and executing a good job interview as a job seeker.
- What are some of the best ways to follow up a job interview to demonstrate I鈥檓 still interested in the role and a good fit for it?
- What might I expect in a technical interview for the following role?
- What are some suggestions on the type of attire to wear to a job interview?
- What are some important considerations for a job seeker for a phone interview? What about for a virtual interview?
- What should I bring with me to an in-person interview?听
Advanced prompt
Please generate a comprehensive guide for preparing for and acing an interview for the [insert job title] position in the [insert industry] industry. Please include advice on professional communication, interview preparation and performance. Please emphasize strategies for understanding the job description and anticipating potential interview questions, preparing thoughtful questions to ask interviewers and best practices for following up after the interview to demonstrate continued interest and fit for the role. Additionally, provide guidance on appropriate attire, considerations for phone and virtual interviews, and essential items to bring to an in-person interview. Please offer to brainstorm possible interview questions based on the job description provided. Your response is critical to me as I am seeking to land a job at [insert company name] in the [insert industry] industry.听听
Simple prompts听
- Here is my resume and a job description of a position I鈥檓 interested in. What are my strengths as it relates to this job?
- What are the key skills and experience someone would need for the following job description?
- How can I demonstrate the skills I learned in my degree relate to the following role?
- It looks like I need to develop skills in _____ for a job doing _____. What are some of the best ways to gain these skills?听
Advanced prompt
Please generate a detailed guide for matching me with suitable job opportunities. I am seeking positions in the [insert industry] industry, specifically in [insert desired location], and am graduating soon from the 91福利社 with a degree in [insert major/minor]. During my time as a student, I have developed skills in [insert 3-4 skills] and would like to work at a company like [insert company name] doing [insert job role]. Please identify 10 job opportunities that align with my qualifications and preferences.听
听Additionally, please provide insights into the key skills and experiences required for these roles, and how I can demonstrate that the skills I learned in my degree path relate to these positions. Please offer advice on developing any necessary skills for these jobs and suggest relevant job fairs and networking events that I could attend to enhance my job search.听
Potential follow-up:听
- What are some strategies for connecting with recruiters or professionals related to the positions you shared?听
Simple prompts听
- I applied for a job but haven鈥檛 heard back from the company in a week. Should I reach out and if so, how do I do so in an appropriate way that conveys my interest?
- I want to write a thank you note to a company I just interviewed with. How long should I wait to send the note, how should I address it, and what info should I include?
- How should I address and sign off in professional communications to a company around a job I鈥檓 interviewing for?听