Career Success Guide

Using AI as a Resume Tool

Generative AI can be a great resource to help you in the job search process. Below is an example of how it can help you with your resume.

Step 1: The Prompt “I am a college student looking for a summer internship. Can you compare my resume to the job description and tell me what skills and keywords are missing from my resume?” + Step 2: The Job Description Paste a copy of the job description into the prompt. + Step 3: The Resume Paste a copy of your resume into the prompt. Don’t forget to remove your personal contact information. + Step 4: The Reply

Prompt Ideas Below are some samples of different prompts you could enter to get career related information. Please visit the Career Services StoutCloud website for more information and examples of using AI in the job search process. • “I am a ___________ student with a major in ___________. I have __________ skills. My interests are __________ and __________. I’d love to __________. Give me 10 specifc job titles that match my skills and interests.” • “Generate a list of the top 10 employers for __________ in __________ location.” • “Generate a table that ranks these roles according to the following criteria (compensation, work life balance).” • “I am a ______________ student wanting to connect with alumni from my university. Please create a sample LinkedIn connect request message under 200 characters that highlights my interest in our major and the company they work for.”

The AI generator will give you feedback so you can edit your resume to show the experience and incorporate the keywords.

Note on AI Usage Career Services encourages students to leverage AI for refning career materials and ensuring

they review outputs for accuracy and privacy. Remember to use AI tools

responsibly and collaborate with our ofce to maximize AI's benefts. Showcasing your AI skills can enhance your job applications

and demonstrate your tech profciency to employers. Remember: with great power comes great responsibility. Use AI wisely and strategically.

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