The Management Tip of the Day

Using AI to Write Your Resume.‌ Should you ask ChatGPT to write your resume for you? While the technology isn't advanced enough to create this critical document for you entirely, it can help you get started. Here's how to use the tool responsibly. Start by writing a simple prompt describing your past roles and accomplishments as well as the job you're applying to. This will generate a (very rough) first draft that you can edit and add to. Next, screen the draft for inaccuracies. It's likely that the AI has made a few false assumptions based on your inputs. Manually cut that information or edit it for accuracy. Then, adjust the wording to make your resume sound like you. The ultimate goal here is not to replace your own sensibility, but rather to speed up your efforts. Think of ChatGPT as a collaborator—it may not have all the facts, but it can help you by providing some ideas and a place to start. Finally, ask an experienced friend or a mentor to review your AI-assisted resume after you've edited it. A second set of human eyes won't hurt. Today’s Tip  Using AI to Write Your Resume Should you ask ChatGPT to write your resume for you? While the technology isn't advanced enough to create this critical document for you entirely, it can help you get started. Here's how to use the tool responsibly. Start by writing a simple prompt describing your past roles and accomplishments as well as the job you're applying to. This will generate a (very rough) first draft that you can edit and add to. Next, screen the draft for inaccuracies. It's likely that the AI has made a few false assumptions based on your inputs. Manually cut that information or edit it for accuracy. Then, adjust the wording to make your resume sound like you. The ultimate goal here is not to replace your own sensibility, but rather to speed up your efforts. Think of ChatGPT as a collaborator—it may not have all the facts, but it can help you by providing some ideas and a place to start. Finally, ask an experienced friend or a mentor to review your AI-assisted resume after you've edited it. A second set of human eyes won't hurt. This tip is adapted from “Should You Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume?,” by Robb Wilson ADVERTISEMENT Key business issues, every issue With a HBR subscription, you’ll get access to a wealth of content and resources, written by the world’s leading business minds. View our subscription options Article Build a Strong Learning Culture on Your Team by James McKenna How to help your employees better anticipate, communicate, and meet their upskilling and reskilling needs. Read more Ebook "You Can't Make a Tomelette without Breaking Some Greggs": Toxic Management Lessons from "Succession" (and What to Do Instead) by Harvard Business Review and Amy Gallo $22.00 Learn more Don’t forget you’re entitled to 20% off your first purchase* *Use promo code HBRORGREG4. View details here. View in browser Contact us Privacy policy Manage newsletter preferences Unsubscribe

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