🛠️ AI Tools and Tips

This is a list of AI tools and tips that can be referred to throughout this unit. Refer to this tool list when working on the module activities.

Not all tools will be used in each module.

Some tools are free, while others require a subscription or have limited free versions. Review pricing and features to find what fits your needs.

Virtual Assistants

AI-powered assistants help with writing, research, brainstorming, and more.

• ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot: Generate content and answer questions based on your prompts.

Labour Market and Trend Analysis

These tools provide valuable insights into industry trends, job demand, and required skills.

• AI Virtual Assistants (listed above): Summarize job market trends from prompts (e.g., "What are emerging careers in the technology industries in Canada?").
• Lightcast, LinkedIn Economic Graph: Analyze hiring trends, salary data, and skill demand.
• Google Trends: Tracks search interest to spot shifts in job-seeking behaviour.

Career Exploration and Job Research

Explore career options using AI-enhanced platforms.

• AI Virtual Assistants (listed above): Simulate career conversations based on your skills and interests.
• O*NET, MyNextMove, Government of Canada Job Bank Career Tool: Offer personalized career suggestions, job descriptions, salary info, and qualification details.
• LinkedIn Career Explorer: Shows real-life job transitions and shared skills to uncover alternative career paths.

Job Search Platforms

AI personalizes job searches and provides suggestions for opportunities that are a potential match to your experiences.

• LinkedIn Jobs: Recommends job postings based on your profile and activity.
• Indeed, Glassdoor: Use AI for job matching, alerts, and salary insights.
• ZipRecruiter: Matches resumes with job openings using AI.
• Google for Jobs: Aggregates listings from various sources and ranks them by relevance.

Resume and Writing Tools

Enhance your resumes, cover letters, and professional writing with AI.

• AI Virtual Assistants (listed above): Summarize job descriptions, tailor resumes, and write bullet points or cover letters.
• Jobscan, Resume Worded: Compare your resume to job descriptions and suggest improvements.
• Teal’s Job Description Analyzer: Identifies must-have and preferred qualifications.
• Resume Templates (Google Docs, Microsoft Word): Provide clean, professional formats that are ATS-friendly. A web search will come up with many sources.
• QuillBot: Rephrases content while keeping the original meaning.
• Hemingway Editor: Improves readability by simplifying complex text.
• Grammarly: Corrects grammar and enhances tone, clarity, and engagement.
• Copy.ai, Writesonic: Generate LinkedIn summaries, personal bios, blog topics, and social media content.

Branding and Networking

AI helps create strong personal brands and expand networks.

• Canva: Offers AI-guided designs for portfolios, with layout, font, and colour suggestions.
• LinkedIn AI Job Matching: Recommends jobs and connections based on your profile.
• LinkedIn “People You May Know”: Helps you connect with others in your industry.

Interview Preparation

Practice interviews and improve communication with AI tools.

• Interview Warmup (Google): Provides practice questions and feedback on clarity, tone, and speaking patterns.
• Yoodli: Offers coaching on public speaking, word choice, delivery, and (with video) nonverbal communication.

Tips for Writing Strong AI Prompts

Clear, specific prompts lead to better results. Try these strategies:

• Be Specific: Ask targeted questions. Example: “What are resume tips for a junior data analyst with SQL and Tableau experience?”
• Provide Context: Share your background or goals to get more relevant advice.
• Use Keywords: Include terms from job descriptions to shape responses.
• Specify Format and Tone: Say if you want a bulleted list, summary, or specific style.
• Refine Through Repetition: Revise prompts based on results. If needed, ask for a shorter or clearer version.
• Use Role Play: Ask the AI to act as a recruiter or coach. Example: “Act as a job coach and review this interview response.”
• Give Examples: Provide sample content for the AI to edit or revise. Example: “Here is my draft cover letter. How can I improve it for a project manager role?”