Whether you're searching for your first job out of college or have been in the labor market for decades, there's one thing we can all agree on — creating a resume that attracts the eye of recuiters is a tough challenge.
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As if landing a job that aligns with your qualifications and expectations wasn't difficult enough, you also have to sum up all of your professional experiences and strengths into one application.
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That application consists of many moving parts, such as references, experiences, a cover letter, creative portfolio, and the most intimidating one for some — the CV or resume.
Well, now the generative AI tool ChatGPT is here to help make the resume-building process a breeze.
How ChatGPT can help with your job application
You can use ChatGPT to help you generate ideas and bullet points for your role from scratch, or to refine and optimize your current bullet points that might not be hitting the mark.
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Beyond bullet points, the AI tool can help you answer questions about putting together your resume. Here is how to get started.
Side note: If you have access to Bing Chat, it could serve as a great assistant for this process because it has all the same capabilities as ChatGPT, but with access to the internet.
FAQs
How much does it cost for ChatGPT to write my resume?
ChatGPT is currently free to use regardless of what you use it for, which includes resume-building assistance.
How can ChatGPT help me with my resume?
ChatGPT can generate text for different parts of your resume, including your professional summary and individual bullet points for each experience.
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The chatbot can also help enhance your current resume by optimizing your text. If you have any questions about how to format your resume and what to include, ChatGPT is able to give you some answers.
What should I put in my resume?
Ideally, you want a resume to highlight all of the accomplishments of your career. This can include any educational, professional, and leadership experiences that are meaningful to you.
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You should also include as much detail about your unique experiences to make you stand out from other applicants.
