How to use AI to optimise your job search
From finetuning your CV to interview prep, AI can be a useful tool.
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702’s Clement Manyathela speaks with Advaita Naidoo of executive recruitment firm Jack Hammer Global.
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AI can be a useful tool when searching for jobs.
It can help write your CV, automate networking emails, impress hiring managers and secure interviews.
As a job seeker, you can use AI to optimise your CV.
“It is a massive time saver. It can help you improve the grammar, make sure there are no mistakes, and make it look better overall.”
- Advaita Naidoo, Jack Hammer Global
By using the keywords for the job description, you can ensure an organisation's AI-powered Applicant Tracking System (ATS) picks up your CV.
AI can also help you prepare for interviews.
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Platforms such as InterviewSchool provide job seekers with mock interviews and give AI-driven feedback on their responses to help them improve before the interview.
While AI can help a lot along the way, Naidoo says the human connection aspect of a job interview is incredibly important and you should not rely on AI too heavily.
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