How to Balance AI in Job Search Strategies

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I recently polled yall about using AI in the job search, and I was surprised by how many of you messaged me wondering if it was a trick question - and if recruiters are actually okay with folks using AI in their job search. My response is both - yes, you can (and maybe should!) use it - BUT - you should strike a balance between leveraging AI assistance and showcasing your authentic voice. Here’s my take on using AI with writing support (since that had the most votes!): AI can be an excellent tool for: 🔹Overcoming writer’s block: Bard (I prefer it to Chat GPT for writing advice!) helps me get started with my writing, and this could be a good starting point if you don’t know where to begin with your resumes or cover letters 🔹Making your writing more inclusive: AI can suggest ways to improve your word choice and representation. 🔹Shortening your writing: Bard gives me some ideas on making my writing more concise (and Bard really hates my use of hyphens & parentheses - but I can’t quit those!) 💭However, AI shouldn’t replace your own thoughts and experiences. When reviewing applications, I want to understand your unique perspective and how you can contribute to the role. If you just copy and paste AI-generated content, it doesn't allow me to assess your true skills and genuine interest in the opportunity. Here are some flags that I see that might indicate a candidate is using 100%AI-generated content: 🔺Overly verbose sentences with excessive adverbs (Chat GPT loves a multi-adverb sentence!) 🔺Lengthy bulleted lists with generic statements (I see this a lot under our application questions “Why are you interested in working at Merit America? Why this role?") 🔺It has an unnatural tone and style that doesn’t sound like a human wrote it 🤖(ie - overly formal or stiff language, repetitive sentence structures, and a lack of personal anecdotes or opinions) Chat GPT/Bard, when used responsibly, can make the hiring process less intimidating; however, it’s important to remember that these tools are supplements, not replacements, for human judgment and authenticity. So, yes, feel free to use Chat GPT or Bard to your advantage - but don’t let them become your sole voice - AI shouldn’t overshadow your unique perspectives. As a hiring manager, I want to hear your authentic voice 🤍 #AIinHiring #AuthenticityinJobSearch #JobSearchTips #FutureofRecruiting #JobSeekerTips #Hiring #Recruiting

Dear #candidates: HOW you use AI to apply for the job . . . tells me a lot about how you will use AI in the job. Dear #hiringmanagers: I'll assume your inbox is flooded with clearly #AI-generated outreach from candidates. Don't get me wrong . . . I love AI! I value people who use AI when applying for a job. Just don't abuse it. Here's my do's and don'ts, what would you add? Do: ✅ Use AI to summarize and dig into financial reports to ensure you deeply understand their business goals. ✅ Use AI to understand your prospective employers industry - who are their competition? What are the top 3 things keeping up execs in that industry? ✅ Use AI to practice interview questions, and ask it to really critique and refine your answers. Don't: ❌ Use "apply with AI" and allow AI to decide what is in your application submission. ❌ Use AI to tailor your resume to the job role automatically, and then apply using it - without checking it. ❌ Use AI to send hundreds of messages to hiring managers that are clearly one-click templates. If you're looking for a role - applying for a job is your opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of this incredibly powerful tool! 📈 Multiply your impact using the power of AI! Anything else is just first-impression mediocrity at scale. PS - I wrote this all by myself. :)

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Generative AI is a valuable resource in your job search — when used properly. Broad AI tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity can be great resources for preliminary drafts of your job search materials. Due to the increasing use of AI, hiring authorities report seeing the exact SAME content from multiple candidates, so do not assume AI is a hands-off approach. For AI-generated content to advance your candidacy, you must be willing to evaluate the output carefully and provide distinctive details. _____________ 📄 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 — AI does better at writing cover letters than any other type of document. You can paste in your anonymized resume (removing company names, titles, locations, and metrics/numbers) and the target job description. It will generate a fair cover letter, but be sure to mix up the phrasing and personalize it with your key value offerings, wins, and EQ. 📄 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀 — You can prompt AI with an anonymized resume and it will develop a fair working draft of a biographical narrative. Hone the broad AI output by filling in details about your value offering and impact. 📄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 — Create an outline or rough draft of your resume. Ask for suggested keywords to include in your resume based on your target job description. Do not consider output the finished product. It will require personalization and substantial edits. 📄 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 — Generate a preliminary version of your About section. If you already have a summary section on your resume, consider entering it as a starting point. You can also ask AI to generate ideas for your headline or content to post. ____________ CAUTION ❌ — Do not enter personal information like your phone number or street address. ❌ — Do not enter company insights, budget / investment / spend, or company information that is not already publicly available. ❌ — DO NOT SUBMIT untouched AI-generated content. It needs to be customized to reflect your voice, personality, and accomplishments. _________ How have you used AI in your job search? Which AI tools do you use? _________ I’m Erica Reckamp ✦ I write career collateral that captivates — Executive, C-Suite & Board Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles & Bios. Visit my profile to Book a Chat, Follow Me, Ring the 🔔, or Connect! #JobSearchAI #Resume #CareerTech #JobSearchLikeaPro #JobSearch