Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Career Success

A broad term referring to machines or software that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition.  

A subset of AI designed to create new content—such as text, images, or video—based on user prompts. It learns patterns from existing data to generate responses.  

A type of generative AI specifically trained to understand and generate human-like text. Examples include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Latimer, and CoPilot. The key differences among them stem from their training data and accuracy in generating responses. 

Accessibility – AI resources democratize in-depth career knowledge and make career support available 24/7, catering to different learning styles, languages, and abilities.  

Time-Saving – AI resources can help generate professional content such as resumes, cover letters, and networking messages efficiently, giving you more time to focus on other important areas of your career development.  

Idea Generation – AI resources can spark new ideas and help you get “unstuck” when you are hitting a roadblock.  

Building In-Demand Skills – Learning to use AI resources effectively is a valuable skill that employers seek across industries.  

Personalized Insights – AI resources can tailor recommendations based on your field, location, and interests, allowing for a more effective job and internship search.  

Lack of Human Insight – AI models lack the personal touch and mentorship you get from Career Services, industry professionals, and your network.  

Accuracy Issues – AI-generated information can be outdated, incorrect, or misleading (this is called an AI hallucination). Always review the output and verify key details, using reputable sources we necessary.  

Bias in AI Responses – AI models are trained on information from the internet and therefore contain biases at times, which can be reflected in their responses. It’s essential to cross-check information and seek diverse perspectives.  

Data Privacy Risks – AI tools store and learn from the data you provide. Never share personal, sensitive, or proprietary information.  For example your: Home address, Social Security Number, Birthdate, Banking Information, Passwords, Student ID Number, etc.    

Employer Restrictions – Some companies explicitly prohibit AI-generated application materials. Always review job application guidelines carefully.  

• Be Specific – Clearly define your request, including role, audience, tone, length, and format.  
• Provide Context – Include details from your resume, cover letter, or past experiences for more personalized results.  
• Do NOT include personal or sensitive information. For example your: Full Name, Home Address, Phone Number, Email Address, etc.   
• Ask Follow-Up Questions – If the response isn’t quite right, adjust your prompt or ask the AI tool to modify it.  

Versatile and widely used, ChatGPT excels in resume building, cover letters, and interview prep.  

Designed for accuracy and safety, Claude provides thoughtful career insights with a focus on ethics.  

Strong at analyzing trends and career paths, making it great for job market research.  

This tool seeks to champion diverse histories and amplify underrepresented voices through specific training data which is not always included in other LLM datasets.  

Best for technical portfolio projects and technical interview prep.