AI for Career Readiness

As technology continues to evolve, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) is becoming essential. To help you stay informed and prepared, we’ve created a concise career resource guide for students and alumni. This guide includes the latest AI tools, resources and insights to support your career exploration, job search and readiness for the future of work.

GenAI can make career exploration easier and more efficient. Students can use these tools in many ways, such as finding jobs and internships, preparing for interviews and improving professional communication, to enhance their overall job search experience.

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GenAI prompting guide��

Learning to craft effective prompts is an important skill to develop. Think of it as training your GenAI to meet your unique needs.��

While GenAI tools can help with career exploration, remember their limitations and ethical considerations. Using GenAI effectively and ethically can enhance your career discovery, but it should not replace your own authentic voice.��

If you are stuck with writing prompts, check out our GenAI Prompting Guide.��

How AI is impacting the job market��

Check out Career Services’ AI and the Job Market notebook, created using the AI tool NotebookLM. This notebook contains the latest research, news and developments in AI and career development.��

CU GenAI Tools

Google NotebookLM, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are all AI tools that are available for free to the CU Boulder community.��

NotebookLM

is an AI-powered research and note-taking tool designed to act as a personalized thinking partner. It can analyze and synthesize information from various sources like PDFs, websites, videos and audio files. Consider using NotebookLM to summarize industry research and job roles and to create helpful study guides.��

Gemini

is Google’s GenAI platform that combines text, image, audio and code capabilities. It powers tools like Gemini Chat and NotebookLM, which are designed for productivity, creativity and research. Gemini is an LLM, like ChatGPT or Claude, and can be used to help you answer career and industry questions, prepare job application materials, research industries and job markets, and even generate images.��

Copilot

is also available for free to CU Boulder students. Using Copilot efficiently can help you gain a competitive edge in your career journey. Copilot is the safest AI tool to use on campus; CU Boulder has an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, meaning your data is protected when you . Get ready to elevate your professional journey with Copilot!��

Other leading GenAI models and tools

While CU Boulder has Copilot access across campus, other leading GenAI models, like ChatGPT and Claude, can be equally beneficial to boost your career readiness. Many AI users have favorite models, as each model responds a bit differently. Don’t be afraid to explore AI models while making sure that you consider data, security and ethical use, especially when using free version models.��

Overreliance on AI can lead to generic applications, missed opportunities for personal connection and a lack of authenticity in how you present yourself to employers. Employers value genuine communication, self-awareness and critical thinking, which are all qualities that AI can enhance but not replace. Always review and personalize AI-generated content to reflect your unique experiences, values and goals. In short, think of AI as a coach, not a proxy.��

Enhance Your Job Search Materials

Resumes and interviews

Want instant feedback on your resume or to develop a resume from scratch? Quinncia is an online resume AI tool that leverages data science, machine learning and natural language processing to provide personalized feedback on your resume based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices.��

Quinncia can also help you secure a job or internship through tailored mock interviews and direct individualized feedback based on your performance.��

Get started with Quinncia��

If you are a new grad or alum, visit the alumni page to find directions on how to use Quinncia to help with your resume or interviews.��

Cover letters and professional communication

There are many ways to use GenAI tools to complement your job search processes. GenAI can help you to round out your cover letter, write professional emails to recruiters and explore fields you are interested in. GenAI tools like Copilot can also provide you additional feedback on resumes, interview questions and job search advice for additional support.��

Check out our article 4 ways to use AI in your job search. You can also complete a "" activity to learn more.

Build skills in AI

Demand for artificial intelligence is increasing by the day. Even non-technical positions are asking for familiarity with generative AI systems. Gain skills in AI through CU Boulder resources! Through , you can take advantage of skill certificates that include AI skill training. You can also find dozens of shorter and more specialized courses on AI, generative AI and machine learning through LinkedIn Learning. Career Services has curated this to get you started.

Consider the limitations of AI

GenAI and other AI tools are incredible tools that can help you become more efficient, productive and skillful in your career journey and at work. However, we encourage you to strongly consider the limitations of GenAI use as you use these new and changing AI tools:��

��GenAI is not always accurate��

Check the work of any GenAI tool you use including everything from punctuation and grammar to deeper meanings. Do not use GenAI tools to source information or cite articles, publications, etc.

��AI cannot write in your voice

Your unique writing style will only be apparent if you integrate GenAI content into your own rather than using it as a replacement. Never use GenAI to replace your voice. It's up to you to amplify your own expertise.

��Do not let GenAI provide all of the interview answers for you

Your capacity to think critically is important and you will not always have GenAI in an interview real-time.��Spend time developing your prompting skills, and save prompts that generate the best answers for you. Although GenAI systems are incredibly knowledgeable, they are limited by your prompting ability. Good prompts = good outputs.

��AI systems may not be connected to real-time data and information

Things like relevant, up-to-date news, company culture, hiring trends and more may not be reflected accurately as you use GenAI. While GenAI can enhance your job search, you should complement its use with personalized strategies to ensure a well-rounded approach.

��Privacy and security

GenAI tools train themselves with your data. We recommend using Copilot as your GenAI tool of choice at CU Boulder because the university has a standing agreement with Microsoft, which provides a higher level of security compared to free versions of GenAI like ChatGPT or Claude. If you choose to use GenAI tools outside of Copilot, we recommend navigating to your privacy settings and disabling data sharing. Look for anything that talks about training AI models or data sharing to ensure your data is protected. Always be cognizant of entering private or confidential data into GenAI tools. For a more robust overview of Copilot, GenAI, Data and Security, please visit the .