Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 51: How To Use AI To Land Your Dream Job

Jul 5, 2023

Martin McGovern, Founder and Career Coach at Career Therapy, shares insights on overcoming emotional hurdles in job searches with AI tools. He discusses how to optimize resumes and cover letters using AI for job applications. The conversation dives into creating customized interview questions and leveraging AI for mock interviews, enhancing preparation. Martin emphasizes the role of AI as a supportive tool, not a replacement for human touch, and encourages job seekers to ask targeted questions to maximize their use of technology.

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ADVICE

AI for Job Search Basics

Use AI for job search basics: resume, cover letter, and mock interviews.
Leverage AI to overcome emotional blocks and generate outlines.

INSIGHT

Cutting Through the Noise

Job seekers struggle to cut through the noise of generic advice.
AI can help by customizing content and optimizing for specific applications.

ANECDOTE

AI in Career Therapy

Marty McGovern uses AI to create customized blog posts and podcast interview questions.
He also uses AI to tailor mock interview questions based on job descriptions.

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We've all heard that "AI is coming to take your job." But have you heard "AI is here to help you find your dream job?" Today Martin McGovern, Founder and Career Coach at Career Therapy, join us as we dive into the various ways you can use AI during a job search, from perfecting your resume to practicing interview questions.

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Time Stamps:
[00:00:50] Daily AI news
[00:03:41] AI helps with job search basics: resume, cover letter, mock interviews
[00:07:56] Using AI to create customized interview questions
[00:12:50] Can AI become a career coach?
[00:15:19] Resume and job search tips using AI
[00:19:47] Developing soft skills with AI
[00:22:48] Martin's final message to job seekers

Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Introduction to how AI can be utilized in a job search
- Common struggles in job search: resume and cover letter basics
- Overcoming emotional blockers with AI
- AI tools for cover letter generation, keyword optimization, and interview preparation
- Benefits of using AI for mock interviewing
- Using AI tools to optimize job applications and save time
- Speaker's own experimentation with AI for customized blog posts and question creation
- Tailored interview questions using AI based on job description, company, or title
- ChatGPT as a resource for guidance on using AI
- Examples of questions to ask ChatGPT for job search recommendations

Keywords:
AI, job search, resume, cover letter, emotional blockers, fears, interview questions, mock interviewing, customer service, human interaction, coaching, therapy, personal issues, information, suggestions, action, personality tests, social preferences, tears, ChatGPT, overwhelming, recruiters, companies, copywriting, job postings, company missions, applications, customized blog posts, question creation, interview questions, job description, company, job title, recommendations, job search questions, resume optimization, job matching, interview preparation, career guidance, skill development, soft skills, LinkedIn

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