How to use artificial intelligence in your job search

Optimize your research

ChatGPT has access to an extensive amount of information about many companies and can be a valuable resource to kickstart your research. For example, you could try asking: "If I were to apply for a position as X at company Y, what would be some good things to focus on?". ChatGPT can provide general tips and recommendations on what you should focus on in terms of the industry, company goals and challenges and other relevant aspects.

We've put together some great questions to ask ChatGPT during the initial phase of your job search. Note that these questions may not be as useful if you are applying to a smaller, local carpentry company, for example.

Good questions to ask ChatGPT to kickstart your research:

• What is [insert company name]'s mission and main products?
• What values does [insert company name] emphasize?
• What are the biggest challenges in [insert company industry]?
• Who are Apple's biggest competitors in the technology industry?

Remember to use your common sense and double-check that ChatGPT's answers are correct.

A good sparring partner

Besides using ChatGPT in the initial phase of your job search, you can also use it as a sounding board for your job application and CV.

Good questions to ask ChatGPT to help shape your job application and CV:

• What should I highlight in an application/CV for a position as [insert job title] at [insert company name]?
• How can I match my qualifications with the requirements of a job posting from [insert company name]?
• How can I highlight my experience in [insert your skill set] when applying for a [insert job title] position at [insert company name]?
• What keywords should I include from this job posting for a position as [insert company name]? (Remember to copy the job posting itself into the text field so ChatGPT can read the job posting).
• Help me make my application for the position of [insert job title] at [company name] even better. (You can then copy both the job posting and your application into the text field).

Keep this in mind when using ChatGPT:

When using ChatGPT, we want to emphasize that you need to be aware that it is you who must take control and maintain your critical sense. You are responsible for ensuring that your applications and CV reflect your qualifications and personal qualities.

Therefore, you should not use ChatGPT as a machine that does all the work on job applications for you. If you use an application that the robot writes for you without editing it yourself, the application will be impersonal and uniform - and the recipient will most likely recognize that it is not written by a flesh and blood human.

Instead, try to see ChatGPT as a tool and a sparring partner. If you're struggling with an application, you can use the robot to create a first draft or help you with the structure of an application or CV.

A helping hand before the job interview

While you should be careful about leaving ChatGPT to write the actual application, you can use the robot to help you prepare for an interview - so you show up as prepared as possible.

Use the robot as a complement to Google and LinkedIn by researching the company. Ask it to summarize the most important things about the company - you'll get a good insight into the culture, whether it's new or one of the big players in the industry. This will give you a good basis for both small talk and showing that you are genuinely interested in joining this particular company.

Good questions to ask ChatGPT to help you best prepare for a job interview:

• Make a list of 10 typical questions that might come up in an interview as [insert job title of the position you are applying for].
• Can you give me feedback on my elevator pitch and help me improve it? [insert your elevator pitch].
• Make a list of 10 relevant questions that I can ask in my interview that show my interest in the company.
• What questions should I avoid asking in a job interview?
• What's a good answer to 'What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses'?
• How can I reduce my nervousness before a job interview?
• What techniques can I use to boost my confidence before an important job interview?

Remember that you can always use us for sparring before your upcoming job interview. Call us on +45 70 12 37 82 or book a career conversation so we can help you be well prepared for your interview and increase your chances of impressing your future boss and getting the job. We also provide guidance on how to approach personality tests, logic tests and aptitude tests. 

Prompting - what does it mean?

The term "prompting" refers to a method that, by giving instructions or information to an artificial intelligence like the ChatGPT robot, can get it to respond or generate useful answers. It works by providing as clear and precise input as possible - and prompting is therefore a key factor in achieving the best results when "talking to" a robot like ChatGPT.

By giving clear and concise prompts, you can steer the conversation and get the most relevant answers.

A short guide to help you get started with prompting:

• Be specific: Be clear and precise in your prompt. The more specific you are, the better the chance of getting the answers you want. Avoid asking questions that are too general as this can result in imprecise or irrelevant answers.
• Define the context: Give ChatGPT the necessary context to understand your question or request. Describe the background, situation and other relevant knowledge that can help the robot deliver more relevant answers.
• Be precise with instructions: If you need specific information or want a certain format (such as an application or a skills inventory), be clear in your instructions. For example, you could ask for a list of benefits or a brief description of a concept.
• Experiment and adapt: If you don't get the answers you want, try adjusting your prompt. Try rephrasing the question, describing the context more clearly or adding more specific details. Experimenting and adapting your questions is key to finding the right approach.
• Keep the dialog going: By following up on ChatGPT's answers and asking follow-up questions, you can get more in-depth and nuanced answers. Try to let the conversation evolve and use prompting to explore different aspects of the topic.
• Practice makes perfect: The more you practice prompting and fine-tuning your input, the better you will become at interacting with the ChatGPT robot and getting the answers you want. Be patient, be curious and explore the many possibilities that AI can give you.
• Keep a critical eye: There are numerous examples of the ChatGPT robot providing incorrect information or even incorrect information altogether. Therefore, you should always assess the quality and be able to vouch for the input the robot gives you.

Sign up for free

You can create a free ChatGPT profile on the OpenAI site.

How to get started with ChatGPT:

• Write what you want ChatGPT to do: For example: "Write a job application for the position of XX". Feel free to elaborate on which company you are applying for, how many years of experience you have, what your most important skills are, what you stand for as a person and how you can add value to the company.
• Tell the robot how you want it to write the application; for example, whether the style should be formal or in a fresh tone, whether humor should be used, whether it should be very factual, etc.
• Insert the job posting.

Press enter - you'll get a bid within seconds:

• If you're not satisfied with the result, you can give them further instructions on how to write the application.
• Once you think the robot's text is a good starting point for further writing, personalize the application with your own style and tone. Don't forget to fact-check and proofread.
• At Min A-kasse, we recommend that you only use the robot as a sparring partner and support tool. If you lean too much on the artificial intelligence, it will easily show through and you risk rejection.
• Remember that ChatGPT is not powered by the unemployment fund, which is why we cannot help you with support when you use the robot in your job search. However, our job and career advisors are ready to help you with both your job search and the use of artificial intelligence in your application material.

Important information regarding sensitive data

Please note that ChatGPT is currently not covered by the GDPR legislation that applies in Europe in relation to securing sensitive personal data. It is therefore a bad idea to share sensitive information with a chatbot like ChatGPT, as it will store the information in its database. In other words, you run the risk that your information will later be shared and spread to other users. Therefore, it may be a good idea to anonymize your own information when you provide ChatGPT with information such as your name, names of previous jobs, etc.