Tips Tuesday - AI is the hot topic

Everyone’s using AI for their job search, but most are blending in, not standing out.

Here’s how job seekers are using AI today, and how to do it better:

1 → Resumes
Most people drop their work history into ChatGPT and hit “generate.”
→ Instead: Start with the job description. Pull 4–5 key skills.
Ask: “Write one bullet showing how I’ve done this.”
→ Tools: Teal HQ, Rezi, Kickresume
→ Pro move: Write your own bullet, then prompt AI to improve clarity and add metrics.

49% use AI for resumes, but only 23% feel it reflects them.
(Source: Enhancv)

2 → Interviews
Don’t stop at “common interview questions.”
→ Instead: Ask AI to act like the hiring manager and tailor questions to the role.
→ Tools: Yoodli, Google Interview Warmup, ChatGPT
→ Pro move: After answering, say: “Make this response stronger using STAR.”

AI-prepped candidates = 36% more confidence, 2.5x better interview outcomes.
(Source: Yoodli)

3 → Cover Letters & Outreach
Most just swap company names in a generic letter.
→ Instead: Start with why that company matters, then plug in your value.
→ Tools: Loxo, Claude, Lavender
→ Pro move: Prompt AI to focus on culture fit and EQ, not just keywords.

Personalized letters = 38% more callbacks. Humanized messages = 52% more replies.
(Source: Loxo)

Bottom line:
AI won’t get you hired. But it can help you show up smarter, if you use it with intention.

Tried an AI tool that actually helped you stand out? Drop it below.

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