Customize the prompts for the job you're applying for
By detailing relevant information from the job description in the prompts, the AI model can determine which skills are relevant to the role and highlight them appropriately. By having Chat GPT first analyze the job description and look for essential skills that are explicit and implicit in the language used in the description, you can create a cover letter that meets all of the recruiter's requirements. However, use this as a guide for your cover letter rather than a copied template. Without the experience to quantify your skills, you will fall short somewhere in the process.
Draft, draft and draft again
Using an AI-generated cover letter as part of your job search without proofreading or editing it is a recipe for disaster. Always copy your answers to prompts into an editable document so you can use them again and again. Always fact-check any claims made by your models to ensure accuracy, including any key company details for the job you're applying for. Make sure the language used sounds human and natural and conveys your tone of voice. A cover letter is your opportunity to become a bit more familiar with the hiring manager. If you don't come across as genuine, you'll miss out.
If the job posting uses buzzwords, back them up with your own experience
Buzzwords combined with content and experience demonstrate expertise, but buzzwords without content and experience are just that: buzzwords. The AI model is likely getting this information from the job posting, so be sure to detail examples based on real-world experience and data-driven statistics. This “show, don't tell” approach is the best way to prove you're suitable for the role and also how to reduce the chances of detection by AI.
Use AI tools to complement your applications
Generative AI has developed exponentially over the past months and years, but when companies are looking for applicants with AI skills, it would be a rookie mistake to not leverage it where it could give your application an edge. Can you use AI image generators like DALL-E or Midjourney to mock up campaign ideas according to your brand guidelines? Can you demonstrate prompts that you use regularly to streamline administrative tasks within your workload? Demonstrating AI capabilities is more important than ever.
