AI For Career Management Tips

Various artificial intelligence (AI) tools are available to support your career and professional development, ranging from tech tools and free that can help in job and internship searches to interview preparation. While these tools claim to be helpful, it’s important to note that AI is not perfect and is rapidly evolving.

  1. Generative AI uses probability to create possibility, not certainty. 
  2. Review and vet answers, AI can give you a starting place based on algorithms, but you must confirm and edit.
  3. End each session with ” Ask me any clarifying questions you may have for me” see what you may have missed!

Sample Prompts

Assess

  • What skills are required for [specific] role?
  • What career should I pursue as a [major] major who likes [interests or skills]?
  • What is the salary for an entry-level position in [industry] in the DC area?

Prepare

  • What questions are asked in [industry or function] interview?
  • Pretend you are the hiring manager at [company], and you are interviewing a candidate for [put the title of the position here] position. Give me some questions you would ask; please limit it to five responses and provide any links for additional information.
  • How can I ask a stranger on LinkedIn for an informational interview?
  • What should I know about jump-starting my career as a [identity] college student in Washington, D.C.?
  • Review the attached job description; what are the 5 skills or qualifications needed for this job? 

Explore

  • What are 10 companies similar to [enter company name] in [location]?
  • What are the 10 words I need to know in the [industry] space? What are some [free] resources to learn more about these terms?
  • What are the top 10 companies in D.C. that have a [quality/value] work environment like [sample company]?
  • What technical skills do I need to apply for [role] jobs?

Apply

  • What are some networking events for entry-level [profession] professionals in D.C.?
  • What is a reasonable salary for a [role] in [location] and share with me the sites you got the information from.
  • What are the best ways to find jobs that support CPT?
  • What are the best job boards for roles in [industry]?
  • Write a thank you email to send after a [role] interview.

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