Introspection

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) effectively can help you identify your values, interests, and skills when searching for a job or internship. Whether you are just starting your career exploration or keeping up to date with trends and techniques, AI is a powerful tool that can help you in the career development process.

Prompt Engineering

Generative AI tools are “reasoning engines.” They do not respond in the same way as a typical Google search. Instead, AI-generated content produces a more human-like response using rational logic based on prompts. First, be specific with your questions so an AI tool can provide the most relevant information possible. Next, ask follow-up questions until you get a desirable response.

Tip: You are not using reasoning engines correctly if you stop after the first question.

How AI Can Help You

AI can analyze your skills, experience, and preferences to suggest jobs that match your profile, saving time you might otherwise spend researching irrelevant listings.
AI tools can match your skills with particular job roles and requirements, offering you potential opportunities that demand your skills.
AI can help you set SMART goals – specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound – define and refine goals, track progress, and contribute to an action plan.
Generative AI tools can quickly gather helpful industry analysis and trends, information on salary benchmarks, and data on specific companies to help you make informed job and internship decisions.

How AI Can Hurt You

Some AI tools are not up-to-date, and generated information may be outdated. Always check a company’s website for current information.
AI is known to produce both implicit and explicit bias or offensive content. Bias can occur at any stage of the generative process, so you must always check AI-generated content for this inaccuracy.
Personal information, such as your name and contact information, may be shared with third parties. Be cautious by removing personal details from prompts or uploaded documents.

Sample Prompts

Based on my interests in X and Y, explore emerging business fields and corresponding career paths with high growth potential.

I am interested in collaborating with others, solving problems, and making an impact in my community. What are five career paths that match my interests?

Act as a career counselor for a first-year undergraduate. Ask questions to understand my values, interests, and skills, then suggest career possibilities suited to my background.

What educational preparation would you recommend for someone who wants to advance in [field/industry]?

What is the typical career path for a successful professional in [field/industry]?

Identify key skills and interests for a professional in [field/industry] interested in [skill].

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