Preparing Materials

Craft an authentic, cohesive story of your experiences that you can communicate effectively. With research and AI, tailor your story to highlight the most relevant points, giving you control over your application process.

Resume & Cover Letter

The advent of AI has made drafting application documents much easier and less time-consuming. However, it is always important to remember that using Generative AI tools is one part of the process because your resume and cover letters must be authentic and understandable by both you and your potential employer.

How AI Can Help You

Generative AI tools draw from vast internet data to create a robust knowledge base. They can help you identify essential keywords and phrases relevant to your background and qualifications by inserting job titles, descriptions, etc.
AI can help identify grammatical errors or improvements. Tools such as Grammarly can ensure correct grammar and word placement within sentences.
Some resume-specific AI tools offer personalized feedback on your resume and cover letters. Tools such as Resume Worded offer you instant and tailored feedback on your application documents.

How AI Can Hurt You

Personal information, such as your name and contact information, may be shared with third parties. Exercise caution by removing personal details from your prompts or documents you may upload.
Language models memorize and regurgitate the information you disclose to them. So, if you prompt a model and ask it to edit your resume, it could regurgitate that information elsewhere. As a result, never upload sensitive information with an AI tool.
Even though AI can be a time-saving tool, recruiters and hiring managers are becoming more adept at detecting its use in application documents. Submitting solely AI-generated content could lead to rejection.

Common Pitfalls

Generative AI can sometimes use overly verbose language or overuse specific phrases, which could diminish the effectiveness of your application documents.

AI often needs more nuance and personal touch you can provide in your documents. For example, your cover letter is an opportunity to identify yourself as a potential employer, an element challenging for an AI tool.

Remember: Use generated text as a potential edit, not a final product. Ensure your final document text accurately and authentically depicts who you are, your experiences, and your accomplishments.

Sample Prompts

Provide me with solid action verbs related to [skill].

Based on the following job description, can you highlight the top 10 skills required for the position? Paste the job description.

Based on the following job description, what soft and hard skills should I highlight in my cover letter? Paste the job description.

I am a recent college graduate seeking an entry-level position in [field/industry]. How can I make my application stand out?

Improve the following resume bullet point by offering suggestions on quantifying my achievements.

Write 4 example resume achievements with metrics based on the following job responsibilities. Paste the job responsibilities.

Take my experience as [role] and identify which skills I should highlight if I’m looking to pivot into a role as [title] at [company].

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Interviews

Today, many companies use AI to evaluate recorded video interviews, analyzing your content, tone, and non-verbal communication. You, too, can use AI tools to succeed in interviews and interview preparation.

How AI Can Help You

AI interview preparation tools can offer realistic and comprehensive scenarios, carefully crafting questions and answer guides based on specific occupations using job descriptions and your professional experience.
AI interviewing tools often allow you to provide responses to questions repeatedly and build up an interactive knowledge base to respond to a specific question style.
AI can offer catered questions to ask an interviewer during the interview process based on a job description or knowledge of the company.
You can use AI to brainstorm answers to likely questions and ask follow-up questions to create more personalized responses.

How AI Can Hurt You

Some AI interview tools require video and/or audio recordings, which the company may store. If in doubt, consult the company’s privacy policy to find out more about your intellectual property or privacy rights.
AI-generated responses may only sometimes be accurate and reflect your personal experience. Personalize your responses to reflect your unique experiences, background, and values.

Remember: Use generated text as a potential edit, not a final product. Ensure your final document text accurately and authentically depicts who you are, your experiences, and your accomplishments.

Sample Prompts

Explain how I should answer an interview question about my weakness of X.

Can you provide examples of good etiquette to achieve in job interviews and examples of bad behavioral etiquette to avoid?

I’ve just finished my college degree in X. What could a job interviewer ask me about the relevant job skills that I have developed during my studies?

I’m interviewing for my first-ever management position and have never supervised or managed a team. How will a recruiter or hiring manager assess whether I have the relevant skills, experience, and knowledge to manage a team?

Imagine I’m a job candidate answering your questions about the following job description. Can you provide me with some questions to answer? After I answer, can you tell me what a hiring manager will think and what I can do to improve my responses? Paste the job description.

Acting as the hiring manager for the role of X at [Company], ask me questions about the role based on the following job description. Then, offer me advice on my strengths and weaknesses. Paste the job description.

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Having a strong LinkedIn and online presence can boost your opportunities. It makes it easier for employers to find you, lets you show off your achievements, and helps you connect with people who can open doors in your industry. AI can be an excellent tool for obtaining feedback and improving your presence when used correctly.

How AI Can Help You

Use specific AI tools to gain feedback on your profile and improve your personal branding and online presence.
Use AI to write an attention-grabbing headline on your LinkedIn profile. The headline is the first thing people see when they visit your profile, so it should be catchy, concise, and reflect your professional identity.
Use AI to analyze your skills and suggest areas of improvement. AI can recommend courses, webinars, and articles to help you obtain improved and new skills to highlight on your profile.

How AI Can Hurt You

Personal information, such as your name and contact information, may be shared with third parties. Exercise caution by removing personal details from your prompts or documents you may upload.
Language models memorize and regurgitate the information you disclose to them. So, if you prompt a model and ask it to edit your resume, it could regurgitate that information elsewhere. As a result, never upload sensitive information with an AI tool.

Online Branding

Building a solid online presence is essential for career growth, and AI tools can play a significant role in helping you achieve this. Here’s how you can utilize AI to create engaging content, optimize your profile, and expand your network:

  1. 1. Leveraging AI for Content Creation
    • • Short Videos:
      • • AI Video Generators: Create professional short videos using AI-powered tools to use pre-built avatar animations or even turn text into video. Use these to share accounting tips, explain complex financial concepts, or showcase your expertise in a visually appealing format.
      • • Video Editing: AI-enhanced editing tools simplify turning raw footage into polished content. You can also repurpose long-form content into shorter clips that are ideal for sharing on platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram.
    • • Infographics and Posters:
      • • AI Design Tools: Use AI-driven design platforms to create eye-catching infographics and posters. These tools can help you break down complex data into visually engaging formats that make financial information more accessible for your audience to understand.
      • • Data Visualization: AI tools integrated into platforms like Google Data Studio can help create interactive charts and graphs, which you can share across your professional networks to highlight your analytical skills.
  2. 2. Optimizing Your Profile
    • • AI-Powered Resume Builders: Use AI-enhanced resume-building tools to ensure your resume is optimized for specific job roles and compliant with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These tools often suggest improving content, structure, and keyword relevance.
    • • Profile Enhancement: On platforms like LinkedIn, AI-driven features can guide you in optimizing your profile, such as improving your headline, summary, and skill sections. These tools can also suggest potential connections and groups relevant to your field.
    • • Feedback Tools: Some AI tools provide feedback on how others might perceive your online profiles, such as LinkedIn. This feedback can help you refine your brand to appear professional and approachable.
  3. 3. Engaging with Your Audience
    • • Social Media Automation: AI tools integrated into social media platforms allow you to schedule posts, analyze engagement, and receive content recommendations. This helps you maintain an active online presence without constant manual updates.
    • • AI Chatbots: If you manage a website or a professional blog, incorporating an AI chatbot can help engage visitors by answering common questions, guiding them through your content, or directing them to relevant resources.
    • • Personalized Email Campaigns: Using AI-enhanced email marketing tools, you can create personalized email campaigns that cater to your audience's preferences and behaviors. This ensures that your communications are both relevant and engaging.
  4. 4. Content Curation and Industry Updates
    • • AI News Aggregators: Tools that use AI to curate news and articles from various sources can help you stay informed about the latest trends in accounting and finance. Sharing these insights on your social media platforms or blog can establish you as a thought leader in your field.
    • • AI Content Generators: AI can assist in generating high-quality content, such as blog posts or articles, based on specific topics or trends in your industry. This can save time and help you maintain a consistent flow of content on your platforms.
  5. 5. Networking and Connection Building
    • • AI Networking Tools: Platforms like LinkedIn use AI to suggest relevant connections and networking opportunities based on your industry, interests, and career goals. Engaging with these suggestions can help you build a robust professional network.
    • • Engagement Analytics: Use AI-driven analytics tools to track the performance of your posts and interactions on professional networks. These insights can help you refine your content strategy, focusing on what resonates most with your audience.
  6. 6. AI-Driven Interactive Content
    • • Quizzes and Surveys: Create interactive quizzes or surveys using AI-enhanced tools like Typeform. These can engage your audience, gather feedback, and demonstrate your expertise in an informative and engaging way.
    • • Webinars and Live Streams: AI tools integrated into platforms for live streaming and webinars can help you manage and promote your events more effectively. You can engage with a larger audience and interact with them in real-time, expanding your professional reach.

Sample Prompts
  • • Create a captivating LinkedIn headline for a [role] that reflects my expertise and sparks interest and curiosity.
  • • Suggest ten soft and ten hard skills I should highlight in my LinkedIn profile as a [role]. Ask me specific skill-based questions to assess which skills I should mention and also tell me which skills I should get endorsements for.

Cawley’s Resources:
  • • Resume Worded: As you consider how to create an authentic and strategic online presence, Resume Worded offers AI-driven, tailored feedback on your LinkedIn profile.