My AI Advice
If you're looking for a job right now, odds are you're burnt out. And when you're in a place of burnout, all you want is relief and ease. And it's tempting to use AI to get it. To outsource writing your resume or cover letter to a tool that can do it for you instantly.
Unfortunately, this will only undermine your results and morale.
AI can support you in your job search, but only if you:
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Think first. What are they looking for in this role? How do you know? What do you need to highlight to communicate that you meet those needs?
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Write first. You write the first draft, not AI. Even if it's just a brief outline or list of random ideas, it goes a long way!
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Use AI as a thought partner. Use AI to challenge and expand your thinking, not replace it. This looks like asking it, "Where are there gaps between my resume and this job description?" or “What could I do to make my achievements more compelling?" And don't automatically accept its answers as truth - reflect on whether you agree or not before making any edits.
Burnout is so real. But AI isn't the solution. Rest is. Give your brain, body, and spirit a break - sleep, eat, go on a walk, chat with a friend, do whatever you need to recharge. Because you are the differentiator. Don't let burnout dull the very thing that sets you apart - your voice.
In solidarity,
Katie
P.S. I try to make using these AI strategies easier in my work on Coach. Plus it's free, made by a values-aligned nonprofit (NOT big tech), and its content is vetted by myself and other career coaches. Join CareerVillage's free resume workshop on March 4th for a great intro!
P.P.S. I really struggled with limiting the scope of this Care Package. We all have a complicated relationship with AI and it's getting existential out here. There are no easy answers - just know you're not alone in sitting with that.
