Develop: How AI can impact job applications
The positives and pitfalls of using AI for your job application, and insight from an employer perspective.
The job application process can be onerous and time-consuming. Any tool which can help make the process more efficient is always an inviting one. With the rise of AI, and specifically generative AI chatbots, there is a tool to hand which can, in some circumstances, help with the job application process.
However, several pitfalls can harm your application process if these chatbots are used in the wrong manner.
On the recruitment side of the application process, generative AI tools are having a big impact on the way employers recruit, alongside an increase in the automation of application processing.
Join us for this interactive online workshop to find out more about how AI can be used effectively in the context of job applications, as well as what to avoid. We will also be offering an employer perspective on using AI in the recruitment process, including advice on the advantages of using AI, and common mistakes.
This workshop will cover:
- What do we mean by generative AI? How does this differ from other AI technology?
- How you can effectively use AI to support job or career research.
- How to use AI for CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles.
- Using AI to prepare for interviews and create presentations.
- Using AI for recruitment tests.
Chris Traynor
Chris leads the university's careers and employability faculty teams who provide career management support and careers education to students and academic departments across the institution. As a member of the Careers Service senior management team, he contributes to the strategic planning of the Service and the delivery of the institution's careers and employability strategic plan.
Chris joined the Careers Service in August 2012 with a background in HR and graduate recruitment, having been the Talent Supply Leader for Procter & Gamble (P&G) in its UK/Ireland and Nordic markets. As part of this role he was also an active member of the Institute of Student Employers, with particular involvement in the FMCG sector group. Prior to this Chris worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for P&G. He has also worked as a Careers Manager in the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow.
Rebecca Ball
Rebecca is the Work Experience Manager within Newcastle University's Careers Service.
Throughout her career Rebecca has helped individuals gain work experience to enhance their employability skills, something she is passionate about. In her current role, Rebecca supports students in gaining valuable skills and experiences that will set them up for success after graduation.
