Step 7.2: Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
The bots - the applicant tracking systems - are your enemy. But AI technology can be your secret Superpower. Here’s how to get the bots working for you.
Let's get real about AI in your job search: It's not going to get you the job, but it can give you superhuman powers while hunting.
Think of AI as your personal career operations team. Not your replacement – your amplifier.
Here's how to weaponize AI in your hunt:
Turn ChatGPT (or another GPT) into your research department. Feed it job descriptions and company news, then have it identify patterns and opportunities others miss. Use it to decode corporate speak and spot the real problems they need solved.
Make it your outreach copywriter. Not to send generic messages, but to generate fresh angles for personalized connections. Let it help you find unique conversation starters from someone's content or career path.
Transform it into your interview prep partner. Have it simulate tough questions, challenge your answers, and help you craft stories that stick. Use it to practice different scenarios until your responses feel natural, not rehearsed.
Deploy it as your resume tailoring expert. Feed it the job description and your experience, then let it suggest powerful ways to align your story with their needs. Not to lie – to illuminate the connections you might miss.
The market doesn't care how you prepare, only that you show up ready.
But remember: AI is your Jarvis, not your Iron Man suit. It amplifies your authenticity – it doesn't replace it.
Your Playbook:
Pick one part of your search that takes too much time. Hand it to AI. Use the time you save to do what machines can't – build real relationships.
Then add the others listed above.
The future belongs to those who use AI as a tool, not a crutch.