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AI and Your Career

Can AI really move the needle when it comes to resume writing, job searching, networking, and even career growth? Well, we are here to break it down and give you the truth, once and for all.

AI is wonderful…it has changed how we work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. It has changed how we live our lives. AI helps us eat, sleep, work out, connect, and perform our duties in the workplace; it has even replaced certain jobs. It has literally embedded itself into our everyday lives.

But the real question is: have we indeed relied too heavily on AI to do the thinking for us? Is AI advanced enough to connect with humans in a human fashion?

The other day, my husband called our local bank, and an AI system answered. He had an entire conversation with it, getting all the help he needed. At the end of the call, he said, “If you did not know it was AI, you would mistake this for a real human.” The way it spoke, connected with, and responded to my husband was less robotic and a lot more…well, natural.

On the other hand, I have seen firsthand how AI can make mistakes and provide nonsensical information. Providing misinformation, nonexistent data, and even biased information to suit the end user. This, in my opinion, is a major flaw- because, how do you know with certainty that the information you are getting is correct? I have seen AI unable to understand basic instructions, misinterpret information, and even be “lazy” in providing the full spectrum of data needed to make informed choices. The biggest concern, is that majority of us blindly believe what we are told by an AI.

So, this begs the question – how much of the information it gives can you trust?

I am here to tell you, asking ChatGPT for career, resume, or even job interview advice is as effective as asking your local Green Grocer for medical advice. Sure, they might have a few tips to share, but you are not going deeper into the essential, move-the-needle stuff. The stuff that might actually save your life. And yes, I know resume writing is not as serious as your health, but I think you get the analogy.

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It’s Not That Deep

Here is a list of reasons why AI is not going to be your next career coach:

  • The output is only as good as the input. If you do not know what essential information is needed in a resume, then how can AI help you refine it? The reality is, AI knows a lot, but it does not know you inside and out. It has not sat there with you every single day throughout your career. It does not know all your wins, projects, achievements, skills, etc. A resume writer also does not know this, but a good resume writer will ensure they get to the bottom of it by asking all the right questions.

 

  •  AI is lazy. This is true: AI gives you quick, basic hits of information. Unless you start asking and probing deeper and deeper into the whys and hows, AI is going to provide you with surface-level info. A good career coach will know what to share with you, without you having to ask.

 

  • AI does not know the full you. If you are seeking a career change, AI will provide you with a list of careers that match your skills and experience. But would they match your passion and fulfilment, and actually share a career that will be rewarding? If you are lucky, sure, but the reality is, AI does not know the real you. The human you that make you get up in the morning. Once again, a good career coach will take the time to get to know the ins and outs of who you are before recommending any career move.

 

  • The language is generic. The voice in which AI writes is the same voice it writes with every single user. Therefore, the information is not only a copy-and-paste, but it also reads in the same tone, language, and style. A strong resume writer will not do generic resumes; they will tailor them to you, using your voice.  A hiring manager knows the difference between a ChatGPT resume and one written by you. You are not fooling anyone with a ChatGPT resume.

 

  • Every career journey, every company and every manager is different. You need a specific approach and plan targeted to your unique situation.  To understand that, you will need to go into detail with a career coach to paint a picture of a human who has worked with diverse individuals and managers to understand and navigate. Artificial intelligence can never understand the complexities of human relationships and emotions. It only understands what others have put out on the internet.

As a career coach, I limit the information I share online. I provide my clients with detailed, key information, but it is not publicly available.

So if AI were scanning my intellectual property to provide advice to others, there would be a limit to how much it could learn and share. This is because my coaching is personalised to individual needs, not generic situations. After all, your career and your path are not generic. Careers, as life, are never the same as anyone else’s. We are all unique; we all have our individual stories to live and tell. This is why AI cannot dig deep enough into your psyche to help.

If you are looking for quick data or a quick fact check, then AI is amazing. I personally use it to review brands, provide company information, and even make suggestions for the best holiday activities. But if you are seeking a standout resume, strong, personalised career advice and planning, detailed feedback on interview skills, and more, then a human with field experience is your better bet. It really is the same as going to a doctor for a professional opinion, rather than blindly believing ChatGPT’s medical diagnoses based on the symptoms and pictures you uploaded.

In summary, ChatGPT is fantastic – just not there yet when it comes to resume writing and career coaching.

 

 

 

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