In the job search itself, AI tools can be useful in a variety of ways. You can connect your interests and values to certain positions, update your online profiles, and find current openings from across digital job posting platforms.
If you’re just beginning your job or internship search, you can ask ChatGPT questions like “What are ideal jobs in international relations for a Myers-Briggs INTJ?” or “What are ideal jobs in international relations for an Enneagram 4?” and the program can provide you an idea of what types of jobs could be a good fit for your personality. Next, you may want to see how certain organizations may or may not be a match for your values and ideal working environment. You can ask ChatGPT questions like “What is the company culture like at The Atlantic Council?” or “How would an Enneagram 4 enjoy working at a think tank?” You could also ask questions around your skills and interests like, “What are some good jobs for people who like research and are interested in the environment and gender”. The best results will come when you engage in a dialogue with the tool, so don’t be afraid to ask follow-up questions, or re-ask the same question to see if you can get different or better results.
Once you’re ready to look for openings, ChatGPT won’t be able to help you as it doesn’t have access to real-time listing or the ability to browse the internet. Luckily there are other tools, like Google Bard or Bing Chat, that can help with this problem! Prompting Google Bard along the lines of “What positions are currently open in Denver for a conservation project manager?” will provide a list of available jobs across company websites, LinkedIn, and other locations. Once you have a list, just ask Bard if it has any web links for these positions and you’ll be able to access the job postings yourself.
When used effectively, AI can be an excellent tool for helping you identify your career path as well as finding opportunities that would fit your skills, interests, and values. Having taken these key initial steps, you’ll be able to start applying for jobs and internships – maybe with some further help from AI!
