Use the break or slower holiday season to upskill your AI skills. With the increasing changes in the workplace, one thing we can control is our professional development. What skills need updating? Let’s start with some AI prompts for job search.
Jump into the AI water! Whether you choose ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity or some other tool is up to you. But as the article on AI prompts in this week’s summary says, your choice should be based on what you need to be done.
For research, I’m going to encourage you to use Perplexity.ai because it provides the sources and is less likely to hallucinate.
Here are some popular prompts you may want to test:
RESEARCHING ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES
Prompt: “What alternative job titles could someone who was a [your job title]?”
RESEARCHING JOB TITLES IN NEW INDUSTRY
Prompt: “What job titles are similar to [current job] in [new industry]?”
TARGET COMPANIES
Prompt: “What are the top 25 companies in the [industry] industry that are located in [city, metro area]?”
RESUME WRITING
Match Existing Resume To Job Posting
Prompt: “Using the job description and my resume pasted below, which skills or experience are not mentioned on my resume [paste job posting and resume].”
Headline
Prompt: “Write a headline for [Job Title] that includes these keywords [A, B, C] and includes this accomplishment [insert accomplishment].”
Summary
Prompt: “Create a compelling professional summary for a job application using my resume and the job description below as a reference, and keep it to 500 characters or less. [Copy/paste your existing resume and the job description.]”
Bullets
Prompt: “Write a resume bullet for a [TITLE] position that describes impact and uses metrics. Include at least 2 of these keywords: [A, B, C, D, E, F]. [Copy/paste the top 5 hard and/or soft skills]”
*Click “Regenerate” to create more versions
AI PROMPTS TO IDENTIFY KEYWORDS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Prompt 1: “You are a recruiter evaluating resumes for the job posting below. What are the keywords, skills or experience you want to see on a resume for this job [paste job description]”
Prompt 2: “You are a professional resume writer creating a resume for the job posting below. What keywords, skills and experiences would you include on the resume for this job [paste job description]”
INTERVIEW PREP
Prompt: “What behavioral job interview questions can I expect for this job [inserted job posting]?”
Reminders:
- Always proofread and edit any work created by AI tools.
- Verify the information provided is accurate.
- If you don’t like the results, regenerate, retry, or revise the prompt.
Enjoy this week’s summary and feel free to share it with those who would benefit. And follow the authors or resources listed to stay up-to-date.
JOB SEARCH
Resume Writing In 2025: What You Need To Know | Career Impressions
If you are updating your executive resume and relying on ChatGPT, you’re not going to want to read this! One of the biggest turnoffs from employers is the overly generic language of AI-generated resumes. Readers want context, which doesn’t happen with content produced by AI. Also, don’t blame the ATS if you aren’t getting contacted. It’s likely the content of your resume, not the ATS (which is just an electronic filing cabinet”). Oh, and those Canva templates… most recruiters don’t like them for a variety of reasons. To learn more about executive writing trends, read the full article containing insights from resume writers and recruiters.
LinkedIn’s Build A Resume Will Increase Your Profile Views | Jessica Hernandez
A little-known feature is LinkedIn’s Build a Resume. But not to build a resume you will use to apply to jobs, but to help you identify key skills to put in your profile. These are skills recruiters are likely looking for and will increase your profile views. (You can have up to 100 skills in your profile headline, About, Experience and Skills sections.)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ChatGPT, Google, or Perplexity.ai? Which Is Best For Getting the Right Answer | Rubin Hassid
This post explains why Perplexity.ai is a go-to research tool to help you get the right answer from a LinkedIn post prompt (or find top employers in your industry, or do any research).
WORKFORCE
300K Were Posting In October 2024 In These 6 Industries | Marie Zimenoff
300K job openings appeared on LinkedIn last month. Surprising since BLS Job Report shows only 12K added in October. The following industries were posting jobs:
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- IT & Software Development
- Accounting & Finance
- Legal
64% of Professionals Globally Are Feeling Overwhelmed By the Pace of Change | LinkedIn Official Blog
The pace of change is speeding up and many of LinkedIn’s top jobs of 2024 didn’t exist 20+ years ago. This fast-paced change is overwhelming to 64% of professionals.
The top changes US executives are planning for 2025 include Adopting new AI tools and technology (58%), navigating the uncertain economy and geopolitical landscape (51%), investing in upskilling and reskilling (43%), evolving their approach to remote and hybrid work (26%), and helping multi-generational teams work better together (23%).
CAREER
What’s Your Leadership Style (pros and cons) | The Muse
Gain awareness and take ownership and responsibility for your leadership style. It also helps to understand where you have growth opportunities and become a more effective leader. This article includes the 10 most common leadership styles as well as their pros and cons.
MENTIONS
Shift how you answer “tell me about yourself” in an interview | Harvard Business Review
Answering this question isn’t about why you want the job, but why they would benefit from hiring you. Get sample wording to help you ace this important first-impression question. Many thanks to Joel Schwartzberg for inviting me to contribute.
JOB SEARCH VISUAL
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
