Published by NBBT College – Helping You Succeed in Health, Business & Technology
Making the right choice in your career path can be both thrilling and quite challenging. To find a job, you must create a resume, practice for interviews and follow a strategy that takes time and a lot of effort. But imagine if someone virtual could guide you through everything involved.
Job seekers can now make their job search more efficient and noticeable with the help of new tools like ChatGPT based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). At NBBT College, we help students prepare for their careers as well as for future education.
Here are some ways you can make use of ChatGPT to help you with your job search and feel more confident as you go.
What Is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT was built by OpenAI and can produce meaningful human-like responses to messages from anyone using text. Think about it as a tool that helps you 24/7 to write, improve your career and research, all the time.
ChatGPT can help you with many job-related things such as cover letter writing, interview preparation or new role understanding, all at once.
7 Ways You Can Use ChatGPT When Looking for a Job
1. Writing a Tailored and Unique Resume
Facing difficulties turning your experiences into a professional description? Get help from ChatGPT when you need answers quickly:
- Tailor your resume to those job openings you are applying for
- Underline the main keywords used in the job descriptions
- Format and structure your resume for clarity and impact
Example prompt: "Make a resume summary for a business administration graduate who has managed retail and done data entry"
2. Designing Personalized Cover Letters
The cover letter seems like the biggest hurdle when applying to jobs, yet AI can fix that.
- Use the job post and what you’re qualified (background) for to write your draft based cover letter
- Maintain a professional tone and tailor the letter to the employer
Pro tip: To keep it genuine, always add in your own personal successes or stories to the draft.
3. Preparing for Interview Questions
Do interviews make you nervous? Use the services of ChatGPT for:
- Simulate common interview questions
- Get suggestions for strong, structured answers
- Learn industry-specific lingo
Example prompt: “What should a recent IT graduate say when asked, ‘Tell me about yourself’?
4. Finding Potential Careers Options
Are you, unsure which job titles are right for your qualifications? ChatGPT can:
- Help you find out which careers are best suited for you
- Break down roles like "business analyst" or "web developer"
- Regularly discuss expected salaries and what the job normally involves (following general trends)
Students in multi-disciplinary programs at NBBT College, for example business technology, cybersecurity or software development, will find this especially useful.
5. Building a LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile serves as your digital resume. ChatGPT offers the following features to help you:
- Make a professional profile
- Suggest skill endorsements
- Generate engaging posts to build your personal brand
Example prompt: “Write a LinkedIn bio for a cybersecurity student who recently graduated from the NBBT College and is looking for entry level professional positions.”
6. Networking Outreach & Follow-Up
It can be tough to begin writing to recruiters or people in the industry. Let AI help you with:
- Sending out cold emails or messages through direct messages
- Creating polite follow-up messages
- Keeping your tone professional yet friendly
Tip: You should always tailor your messages to make sure they sound genuine.
7. Learning On the Go
Do you want to improve your skills as part of your job search? Make use of ChatGPT by:
- Search for free courses online that are important for your chosen career
- Explain complex topics in simple terms
- Create personalized study plans
NBBT College believes continuous learning is important and AI helps us achieve that.
Benefits of Using ChatGPT in Your Career Journey
- Saves Time
- Boosts Confidence
- Improves Professional Writing
- Gives Personalized Advice
- Accessible 24/7
Just keep in mind: AI still serves as a tool but not a replacement for human judgment. Check, fine-tune and make style changes to all content before you share it out.
AI + Career Development at NBBT College
At New Brunswick College of Health, Business & Technology, we provide our students with practical skills, including how to use AI. We assist learners by helping with resumes and coaching them at every stage of their career.
Introducing tools, like ChatGPT, is one of the various approaches we use to help you be ready for what lies ahead in the business world.
Ready to Supercharge Your Career Search?
Visit NBBTCollege.ca to check out our career programs, resources or schedule a meeting with our career team and discover the ways NBBT College readies you for work in today’s market.
