If you haven\u2019t heard of ChatGPT, you must have been living under a rock!<\/p>\n
The newest AI conversational interface, ChatGPT, makes Siri look like a toddler who has just started learning to talk. It\u2019s taken the world by storm and already had huge implications for business and education – good and bad!<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve probably already had some rules dished out to you at school about not using ChatGPT to cheat on your schoolwork.<\/p>\n
But what are some of the other uses this innovative tech could have in your life?<\/em><\/p>\n Well, for one, it can definitely help you on your career journey!<\/p>\n ChatGPT<\/a> was created by Open AI, which is funded by several technology and venture capital firms, most prominently Microsoft, who have already invested $10 billion in the tech.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a conversational interface, which is basically a fancy word for Chatbot. It\u2019s far more advanced than the ones we have known previously, like Siri and Alexa, and capable of handling more complex questions.<\/p>\n Essentially, you can ask ChatGPT anything, which will formulate an accurate answer for you. ChatGPT can use existing data from the internet and generate a completely new output for you in response to whatever you ask.<\/p>\n From writing an email or computer code to a poem or a song – ChatGPT is a pretty powerful wordsmith!<\/p>\n ChatGPT has been proven to be highly accurate and informative, presenting information in an easy-to-read and understandable format.<\/p>\n Obviously, your teachers don\u2019t want you to use it to write your homework or essays, but let\u2019s think bigger here for a moment.<\/p>\n What if you had a question about the most common and successful pathway to becoming an electrical engineer?<\/p>\n Or what the most requested professional skills for the retail industry are?<\/p>\n OR how best to translate the things you like doing into positive strengths for your resume?<\/p>\n These are definitely things ChatGPT could offer a helping hand with.<\/p>\n The world of work is ever-changing, with new job roles being created every year and alternative pathways to popular jobs<\/a> popping up too!<\/p>\n Keeping up to date can be a challenge, and this is where Chat GPT can help. You can ask it some questions to help you start planning your next step, such as:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re unsure what you want to do or haven\u2019t been able to get onto the pathway you initially had in mind, ChatGPT can also help you explore the alternatives around your interests. For example, you could ask what are ten job roles similar to XXX?<\/em> and see what it comes up with.<\/p>\n We know many young people struggle with vocalising their strengths and providing examples of how they\u2019ve demonstrated them. When you don\u2019t have any prior work experience, it can be tricky to see how anything you\u2019re interested in translates into skills and strengths<\/a> an employer would be interested in!<\/p>\n Again, ChatGPT can help.<\/p>\n Think about your hobbies and interests – painting and drawing, a sport, playing Minecraft – anything! Formulate this as a question: what strengths can I develop from XXX hobby that would be valuable in the workplace?<\/em><\/p>\n Use the list generated to reflect and think about the strengths you feel you can confidently discuss and include on your resume or future job applications. Remember – don\u2019t just copy and paste what ChatGPT gives you. Think about these things in your own terms and write them in your own words.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a tip we give out a lot – find a buddy to help you practice answering common questions before any big interview<\/a>, and ChatGPT can help you in this regard too!<\/p>\n You can start by asking ChatGPT for the most commonly asked interview questions for the type of interview or assessment you\u2019re attending. Whether for an apprenticeship, traineeship, graduate program or entry-level role.<\/p>\n Pick a question and have a go at answering it yourself. Write out your responses or record yourself if you find that easier. Then ask ChatGPT to provide an example of a response to the question. Compare your answers with the one given and see where you could improve.<\/p>\nFirst Things First: A Bit More About ChatGPT<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How Can ChatGPT Support Your Career Journey?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3 Ways to Use ChatGPT On Your Career Journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1. Research career pathways and new job roles.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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2. Translate activities into strengths.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. Prep for interviews and assessment days.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Using AI to Help Not Hinder<\/strong><\/h4>\n