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Artificial Intelligence and Career Development

The world of work is changing, and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role. But can AI help you with your career development? Absolutely! This guide will introduce you to generative AI, a powerful tool that can help you with tasks like exploring careers that align with your experience and interests, or improving your application materials for different job applications.

We’ll explore how generative AI works, the different ways it can benefit your career, and some key things to keep in mind as you use this technology. 

Disclaimer – AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement

While Google Gemini and AI is a powerful tool to assist in your job search, it is important to remember that the information it provides may not always be exhaustive or entirely accurate. It is always recommended to double-check information from reputable sources and use your own judgment when making decisions about your career path. If you have questions or would like more support, schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.

What is Generative AI?

Generative AI, like Google Gemini, refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text or images. These AI models are trained on massive amounts of data and learn to identify patterns and relationships within that data. In the context of your career development, Gemini uses this technology to understand your requests and provide you with the information and assistance you need. 

Things to Consider before using AI for Your Career Development

  • Privacy concerns: Be aware that AI tools may collect and store your data. Understand their data privacy policy and how your information is used.
  • Reliability: While AI is constantly evolving, it can still generate inaccurate or misleading information. Double-check any critical details from the platform with reliable sources.
  • Academic Integrity: Some faculty members ask students to write a resume or cover letter for an assignment. Double check your faculty member’s policy on use of AI in coursework (you can find this in your syllabus) to determine if a platform like Gemini can be used to help you in this way.
  • AI Doesn’t Know You or Your Experience: AI generates information from massive amounts of data, not from a knowledge of you and your experience. It is important to customize all of your materials to be representative of what you’d like to showcase to an employer. In addition, AI doesn’t write in your voice. Avoid having AI craft materials for you outright and instead use them to help with idea generation.
  • AI Use in the Hiring Process: AI is constantly evolving and therefore, its use in the hiring process is varied and dependent on each organization. Be aware that the hiring process is constantly changing and there is no singular way that AI is used by employers.

How to Use AI

There are lots of ways AI can help you in the job application process or with your overall career development. Consider asking Gemini to:

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