Rebel Data Science The Practical Guide to Future-Proof Job Hunting Harnessing AI to Stand Out Save time and land your dream job with practical 13 PAGES OF DETAILED ADVICE examples on how to use generative AI to optimize your job search. CARLY TAYLOR TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR 3 INTRODUCTION 4 GETTING STARTED 5 THE PROMPTS 6 THE COVER LETTER 7 THE INTERVIEW 9 AFTER THE INTERVIEW 11 CLOSING REMARKS 12 carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data Carly TAYLOR About me I am a data scientist, technology strategist, and video game enthusiast. I use my platform to help my followers realize their full potential. As a data leader, I share tips on how to mindfully leverage strengths to optimize your career. My love of sharing knowledge and helping others is what inspired my content creation journey. As I grew my following in the data science space to over 90,000 followers, one common question keeps popping up: How can I land my dream job? Generative AI has revolutionized the job market, making it easier than ever for job seekers to optimize their search and stand out to potential employers. With the power of AI algorithms at your fingertips, leveraging its capabilities can help you save time and take your job search to the next level. carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data INTRODUCTION Welcome to "The Practical Guide to Future-Proof Job Hunting" – a practical guide to leveraging the power of generative AI to streamline your job search process. With the help of ChatGPT, a powerful language model, you can improve your resume, craft better cover letters, and even generate questions to ask interviewers – all with the goal of landing your dream job. In this book, I provide detailed advice and step-by-step instructions to help you make the most of ChatGPT's capabilities and stand out in a competitive job market. Whether you're just starting your job search or looking to take your career to the next level, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to use the latest technology to optimize their job search. ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, which is based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture. It was trained on a massive dataset of text from the internet, allowing it to generate human-like responses to prompts and questions. carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data GETTING STARTED Getting started with ChatGPT is easy! The first step is to sign up for an account with OpenAI, the organization behind the technology. Once you've signed up, you'll be able to access the language model online at chat.openai.com. If you're interested in using ChatGPT specifically for job search purposes, you can try out web-based tools that are designed to help you optimize your job search materials. One popular tool is called "Cover Letter AI," which allows you to generate custom cover letters based on the job description you're applying for. The tool uses ChatGPT to generate text that sounds natural and human-like, and it can save you time by automating the cover letter writing process. Another free tool that leverages ChatGPT for job searching is called "Jobalytics." This tool helps you analyze job descriptions and generate keywords to include in your resume and cover letter. It uses ChatGPT to generate suggestions and help you optimize your materials for specific job postings. With a bit of research and experimentation, you can find the tools that work best for you and leverage the power of ChatGPT in your job search. carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data THE PROMPTS To generate the prompts in this book, I first started by copying and pasting a copy of my resume into ChatGPT, allowing it to understand my skills and experience. Next, I provided ChatGPT with a few job descriptions that aligned with my skill set. By playing around with different language and prompts, I was able to generate text that felt personalized and compelling. It's important to note that ChatGPT can be verbose and repetitive if used blindly, so some editing may be necessary. However, despite this drawback, leveraging the power of ChatGPT can save you a significant amount of time in your job search. Let's get started! carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data THE COVER LETTER Cover letters are often seen as a tedious and time-consuming task that job seekers must endure in order to apply for a job. The process of customizing a cover letter for each job application can be overwhelming, leading to generic and uninspired letters that fail to make an impact on employers. As a result, cover letters are often viewed as a necessary evil in the job search process. But what if you could write inspired cover letters that are customized to each job application? With the power of ChatGPT, you can! Here are some prompts to quickly generate text that sounds natural to help you create a compelling cover letter that is tailored to the specific job you're applying for and helps you stand out in a competitive job market. THE GENERIC PROMPT "Can you help me generate a cover letter for this data science position that highlights my skills in machine learning and expertise in communication?" THE SHORT AND SASSY "Can you help me generate a short and humorous cover letter for this data science position that highlights my prior experience in advertising and SQL expertise?" THE EASY TO READ "Can you help me generate a short cover letter for this data science position with bullet points highlighting how my experience aligns with this role?" carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data THE COVER LETTER THE WINNER "Can you help me generate a short and humorous cover letter that is compelling but also includes one chemistry pun for this data science position and 3 bullet points highlighting how my experience aligns with this role? Please only 3 paragraphs and keep the bullet points to one sentence" Dear Hiring Manager, As a data scientist with a background in computational chemistry, I couldn't resist the opportunity to apply to this position and bring some scientific flair to your team. You could say I'm a master of compounds and algorithms. Here are three ways my experience aligns with this role: With 4+ years of experience as a data scientist in a technology company, I am confident in my ability to promote and use advanced modeling techniques, leverage metrics, and define roadmaps to help achieve company objectives. My prior experience in advertising data products, combined with my ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional audiences, makes me an asset to any team looking to drive data-driven decision making. I am not only comfortable with but also enjoy writing complex SQL queries and working in any functional programming language for numerical analysis purposes, so I can hit the ground running with any technical requirements. I look forward to bringing my expertise and humor to your team. Sincerely, [Your Name] carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data THE INTERVIEW Preparing for an interview can be daunting, but it's crucial if you want to showcase your qualifications and genuine interest in the position. It's like going on a first date – you want to make a good impression and show that you're interested, right? So, before the big day, research the company's website, news articles, and social media pages to get a better understanding of their values and culture. And don't forget to review the job description and requirements to prepare relevant examples from your past work. Remember, interviews are a two-way street, so it's important to ask questions and ensure that the new role is a good fit for you too. So, take the opportunity to ask about the company's culture, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. After all, you want to make sure you're comfortable with the company and the role before accepting an offer. But don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! ChatGPT can be your wingman in the interview preparation process, providing valuable insights and advice. With ChatGPT, you can research the company and its values, as well as the job responsibilities and qualifications. You can also generate relevant questions to ask the hiring manager during the interview to demonstrate your interest in the position and help you assess whether the company is a good fit. And with practice answering common interview questions and feedback on your responses, you'll be ready to knock it out of the park! carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data THE INTERVIEW THE GENERIC PROMPT "Can you generate questions to ask the hiring manager as a candidate about this job description?" THE "I DID MY HOMEWORK" "Can you provide 5 questions that focus on how the technical aspects of this job description align with the company's values of 'its the people', 'have fun', and 'champion DE&I' that a candidate could ask the hiring manager during an interview?" THE WINNER AKA "WE RAN OUT OF TIME" "Work-life balance is important to me. Can you generate 2 questions, one focusing on a technical aspect of this role, for a hiring manager about how to succeed in this role and how the company is staying true to their values?" Certainly! Here are two questions you could ask: 1. How does the company prioritize work-life balance for employees in this role, and what specific measures are in place to support this value? 2. I noticed that one of the company's values is "have fun." Can you give me some examples of how this value is integrated into the day-to-day work of employees in this role, and how it contributes to a positive work environment? Additionally, can you speak to the ways in which the company champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how that is reflected in the work culture? carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data AFTER THE INTERVIEW Thank you emails are an essential part of the post-interview process. They provide an opportunity to express gratitude for the interviewer's time, reiterate your interest in the position, and remind the interviewer of your qualifications and how they align with the job requirements. It's a simple gesture that can go a long way in showing your professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. THE GENERIC PROMPT "Can you please write a 1 paragraph thank you email to a hiring manager highlighting my qualifications?" THE WINNER "Can you please write a short thank you email to a hiring manager highlighting my qualifications following an interview where we discussed our love of formula one racing and commitment to DE&I?" Dear [Hiring Manager], I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me about the [Position] role at [Company] and for discussing our shared interests in Formula One racing and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I was very impressed by your vision for the company and your dedication to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. I believe that my skills and background would be a great fit for the role as I am passionate about using data to drive strategic decision-making and I am confident that I could make valuable contributions to the team. Thank you again and I look forward to hearing back from you soon. Best regards, [Your Name] carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data CLOSING REMARKS The steps I've outlined in this book are only just the beginning of the ways you can use ChatGPT to optimize your job search. As always, the best way to figure out if a tool works for you is to use it. For some things, I still prefer a handwritten human-touch. But for others, like cover letters, I think using tools to shorten the time it takes to personalize application materials is well worth it. I hope you've found this guide useful and can implement some of the prompts in your job search! Best of luck! carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data Thank you! I hope these tips and tricks will help you land your dream job! As always, you can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website. For more information on how to connect, please visit https://www.rebeldatascience.com/contact carly@rebeldatascience.com linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-data
