ChatGPT and the Job Search? I Guess So!

ChatGPT and the Job Search? I Guess So!

I'm going to point you to a blog post I just wrote, but before that you should know that I'm not suggesting that ChatGPT should or will replace job search coaches, counselors, resume writers, etc. There's an immense amount of critical thinking that a job search professional brings to the table that, right now, is probably not going to come out of ChatGPT.

Having said that, I know not everyone can afford to hire a job search coach, resume writer, etc.

And, instead of saying one is better than the other, I'm presenting ChatGPT as a job search tool... one of many tools and resources to consider.

Here's my blog post: Landing Job Interviews with ChatGPT (with 5 Awesome Ideas).

I've started a fun and interesting journey playing around with ChatGPT. I have a at least a dozen open browser tabs with articles I need to catch up on. This is really fascinating technology.

I'd love to hear how YOU are using ChatGPT in your job search!

This article really got me thinking. Well done! Jason AlbaIt is very important for job searching to have a useful tool! F1 Hire—this tool is a lifesaver for international students looking for H1B jobs. The AI resume matching and job description analysis are spot-on. Highly recommended.

Dr. Janet Wall

Career and Professional Development Specialist ◆Founder and CEO, CareerPlanningAcademy.com ◆NCDA Fellow ◆JCTC ◆CCSP ◆ASVAB ◆Author: Books, Articles, Blogs ◆Assessment and Testing

1y

I believe you are correct in that ChatGPT won't replace career coaches or counselors - yet. Generative AI is in its infancy. Watch it evolve. Automation has already replaced/augmented many tasks of a career practitioner (think career guidance systems). AI will become far more sophisticated in the next couple of years and so will developers who will leverage its capabilities.

Lee Gamelin

Making Challenging Job Searches Successful | Job Search Strategist | Creator of FindJobsQuickly Career Resources

1y

It's great to see thoughtful discussions about the role of AI in job searching, like the one Jason Alba presents in his blog post. He strikes a balanced perspective, acknowledging the irreplaceable value of human professionals like job search coaches and resume writers in offering critical thinking and personalized advice. At the same time, he recognizes the accessibility of tools like ChatGPT for those who might not have the resources to hire a professional. By presenting ChatGPT as one of many tools in the job search toolkit, he offers a nuanced view that respects the strengths of both human expertise and AI assistance. This kind of balanced approach is essential as we navigate the evolving landscape of job search technology. (My comment was unapologetically generated by ChatGPT, AND it reflects my professional opinion.)

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