5 Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance your job search & hiring success
It’s official that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay!
This means companies and individuals can leverage its potential to make daily life less challenging.
Even with job searching, from finding suitable job opportunities to crafting customized resumes to interview preparation, AI can be a useful tool towards hiring success.
While there are many AI programs available and more to come in the following years, the key question for jobseekers is, “Which program best suits my situation”?
A lot of AI programs offer similar features, but also have marked differences for different audiences.
As such, before downloading, subscribing or purchasing any AI program, it is important to recognize what and how will it be used.
What should I know about AI before using a particular program?
Always browse the selection of AI programs to compare prices, capabilities, features, reviews as well as any subscription terms and conditions.
This is to avoid subscribing to a program that you later realize does not fulfill your job seeking needs.
As such, key considerations when comparing AI programs should cover:
- What is my budgeted amount to spend on an AI platform? Decide what is the most you’d be willing to spend on an AI tool.
- What is the value I’m getting? If you’re looking for a platform with comprehensive features, there may be some compromise with regards to price. However, look carefully at the features available and determine if the subscription is worth it.
- Will I be using all these features? Take a look at the AI program offering to see what’s applicable to you. You don’t want to subscribe to a program whose features you hardly use.
- Is it user-friendly? Artificial Intelligence is still relatively untapped by the wider Caribbean. If you’re using this technology to give you a job-hunting edge, you’d want a program that’s easy to navigate and understand, particularly if you’re not exactly the most tech-savvy job seeker.
- How long do you foresee yourself using the program. Some AI programs may offer a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription. Decide as best as you can on how long you may be job searching to choose a suitable subscription plan.
What are the top Artificial Intelligence tools for jobseekers?
Some comprehensive AI programs for jobseekers include:
Teal
Teal is a personal career development platform that helps jobseekers craft tailored resumes to land jobs. With a simple user interface, this platform offers multiple solutions such as:
- Taking keywords from job descriptions to enhance your resume’s marketability
- The AutoFill Job Application feature saves your personal info, so you can autofill your responses without manually filling out application forms repeatedly.
- Generating customized cover letter and resumes based on your career preferences and search history.
- Career Personality Test. If you’re unsure about your next career move, take Teal’s Career Personality Test to find suitable options based on your interests and skills.
Resume.io
Build your resume and cover letter in minutes using this platform’s customized resume builder. Aside from your resume, you can also:
- Download modern templates to give your application a refined and polished look.
- Access guides and tips on interviewing, job searching techniques and career advice
- Download a complete career toolkit offering you the latest trends and techniques for job searching success.
Final Round AI
Branded as your ‘Interview Copilot’ this platform invites you to unlock your superpower of acing every job interview.
With a personalized service, Final Round AI offers:
- Mock Interview questions collected from real recruiters and successful candidates.
- A real-time mock interview session, where questions are presented, and your responses are recorded for evaluation.
- A comprehensive report following each mock interview session, offering tips and insights into your performance and recommendations.
- Tutorials for the final round of interviewing.
- Offers real-time feedback on your resume and additional tips to enhance your hiring chances.
Vmock
An AI-powered platform designed with students in mind to get them from the classroom into the working world.
Some features and benefits include:
- A simple user interface detailing the suite of services offered.
- A SMART Career Platform offering students in person and video interview preparation techniques, resume improvement advice and data-backed career plans that align aspirations with their career goals.
- Developing a personalized elevator pitch candidates can use when networking with potential employers
- A Career Fit tool, allowing candidates to see how their public profiles align with the characteristics outlined in a job description.
- SMART Wall feature offering applications job opportunities in their feed that align with their capabilities and goals.
- A SMART Corporate Career Centre that companies can use to manage their talent pool and select the most suitable candidates.
Ai Apply
A comprehensive job searching kit offering candidates an array of services including:
- Cover Letter and resume building templates
- Follow-up email templates which post-interview candidates can customize and forward to hiring managers.
- Interview Buddy tool to offer personalized interview questions, perform mock interview sessions, rate your performance and evaluate your hiring chances.
Additional tips for using AI in the job searching process.
AI can be of great benefit. Nevertheless, there are important things to consider when using it:
- Never fully rely on AI. As intelligent and capable as the technology is, there will be some limitations. For example, certain names of people and places that are ethnically specific to the Caribbean may not be recognizable by AI technology. As such, use your own eyes when reviewing and spot-checking your application before sending out.
- Stick to one program at a time. Choose the program that’s most geared towards your needs and comfort level.
- Protect your data against cybercrimes– as essential with any internet service, ensure that your personal information, such as identity, job history and payment information are well secured with strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
- Many of these platforms offer free demos and FAQ sections. Use these resources to ensure you understand the platforms abilities.
- Remember that AI is a tool, but it is not the only tool. As a jobseeker, there are things technology cannot exactly replicate. Your reliance on AI shouldn’t be the cornerstone of your job search. Continue to network, nurture relationships and build your contacts to be prepared for when that golden opportunity comes by.
