Using ChatGPT as your AI Assistance in Job Search

ChatGPT to write a practical Cover Letter.

Lets now deconstruct how to approach a cover letter. Use the following stepwise method, you can please feel free to improvise and go back and forth to help optimize for your goal.

ChatGPT has short term memory and can have a conversation with you if you steer for the right outcome. It can revise the first draft given to you based on your prompts of tone, brevity, length etc.

Main Idea - Write your main intent, original content in as much detail as possible. You are not replacing your identity with ChatGPTs, your originality of your skillset still need to shine through. So invest time to write the short bio which you will feed to ChatGPT in highlighting your strengths, and why you think you are a good fit for this job.

Following is a example interaction setup to help illustrate how you can leverage the power of ChatGPT to assist you with a more productive cycle for the job recruitment iteration.

And yes, I am speaking from experience, of utilizing ChatGPT has definitely improved my rate of response to a job ad of interest.

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Suppose the hypothetical outline of the candidate's strength looks like the following:

"I have a Masters in public health background, have worked for industry leader AMN Healthcare for a significant time, and have expertise in domain knowledge in Healthcare staffing, recruitment, and credentialing domain. I have expertise in working with engineers and organizing and doing work breakdown structures for the project. I have worked with engineering independently to deliver reporting modules, collaborating with cross-functional teams to unpack requirements and outline MVPs and finally delivering the customer needs. I am adept at interviewing customers and coming to the starting point of agile delivery. I am a certified scrum master and am very comfortable with the Atlassian tools, scrum ceremonies, and agile delivery. Note I am an entry-level product owner with entry-level knowledge of product life cycle but true domain knowledge in the healthcare staffing industry."

Suppose a sample job description for product owner candidate is interested in (Copied this job description from LinkedIn Jobs Board):

"About the job

Triage, an award-winning and top-ranked medical staffing agency experiencing unprecedented growth, is seeking a Product Owner. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, with an additional office in Loveland, OH, Triage is at the forefront of the healthcare industry, connecting thousands of traveling healthcare providers with facilities across all 50 states.

We are looking for a Product Owner who is passionate about maximizing the value delivered by our agile development teams through proper prioritization and alignment of the backlog defined by the roadmap features and stakeholder needs. The Product Owner will drive relentless improvement within their team and through continuous delivery of new and improved features as guided by the product roadmap.

This role will be in-office at our office in, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize the team's product backlog for alignment with the overall product roadmap.

Leveraging the product roadmap, investigate and define product feature specifications to review and scope with agile team members.

Develop user stories based on the defined feature requirements.

Oversee, monitor, and evaluate product progress throughout all stages of product development.

Participate in all scrum ceremonies, including daily standup, backlog refinement, and planning.

Serve as the voice of the end user for the team by managing key relationships and continuously seeking to understand workflows, processes and objectives with stakeholders.

Analyze information and feedback compiled from various sources including end users and Support to better evaluate current and projected needs of the business in conjunction with product management.

Serve as product ambassador, sharing knowledge and insights into current and future product features with product management and stakeholders.

Participate in System Acceptance Testing (SAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as needed.

Understand the medical staffing industry, including emerging trends, competitor offerings, and overall customer needs.

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of experience in product development; preferred as Product Owner.

In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development methodology; preferred if in SAFe

Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.

Familiarity with Jira, Azure Devops or other project management tools and technology.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or, a similar relevant field. Or equivalent.

Previous Product Owner experience preferred.

Experience and/or understanding of working in agile/scrum methodology."

Template for ChatGPT Prompt

You are an expert technical recruiter and career coach. In the double quote is the job description. 

"ADD JOB DESCRIPTION HERE"

Following is a list of my expertise in double quotes.

"ADD YOUR ORIGINAL CONTENT, STRENGTHS HIGHLIGHT OR TXT-BASED RESUME"

Please write a cover letter for the job description, including and highlighting my strengths. Note I am an entry-level product owner with entry-level knowledge of product life cycle but actual domain knowledge in the healthcare staffing industry.

The initial prompt stated - "You are an expert technical recruiter and career coach. In the double quote is the job description. " - sets the context for ChatGPT to deep dive into that aspect of the knowledge base. Here, I am instructing ChatGPT to play the Technical Recruiter and Career Coach role, such that the replies it will craft will be job-specific instead of a generic tone.

Output from ChatGPT

Subject: Application for Product Owner Position at Triage

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Product Owner position at Triage, as advertised. I am excited about the opportunity to join your team and contribute my unique blend of skills and expertise to your organization.

My background in healthcare, particularly within the staffing and recruitment domain, has provided me with valuable insights into the challenges and nuances of the industry. I have had the privilege of working with industry leaders like AMN Healthcare, where I honed my abilities in understanding the intricacies of healthcare staffing, recruitment, and credentialing processes.

While I am relatively new to the role of a Product Owner, my extensive experience in healthcare staffing has given me an in-depth understanding of the domain and the needs of the industry. This domain knowledge is a strong asset that I believe sets me apart as a candidate. I have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to dissect complex requirements and outline clear Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that align with customer needs.

One of my key strengths is my ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. I excel in translating customer requirements into actionable plans for engineering teams. My experience includes independently leading projects to deliver reporting modules that met and exceeded customer expectations.

My certification as a Scrum Master reflects my commitment to agile methodologies and my proficiency in Agile and Scrum ceremonies. I am comfortable with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps, which are essential for efficient project management in an agile environment.

Moreover, my experience in interviewing customers and initiating the agile delivery process from the ground up has allowed me to effectively serve as a bridge between product management and stakeholders. I am passionate about maximizing the value delivered by agile development teams and continuously improving processes to meet evolving business needs.

I believe that my unique combination of domain knowledge, project management skills, and my passion for the healthcare staffing industry make me a strong candidate for the Product Owner role at Triage. I am eager to leverage my background and contribute to your team's success.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my skills and experiences align with the needs of Triage. Please feel free to contact me at [Your Email Address] or [Your Phone Number] to arrange an interview.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Final Tips

• Give ChatGPT time to think. ChatGPT does not know you, so the more cohesive outline of your strengths you provide, the better chatGPT can meld the job description with your strength highlights.

• Be original, think creatively, reflect on your strengths and what motivated you to apply to this specific job, and highlight that in the input snippet so chatGPT can help fold it in the cover letter.

• Remember

  • make it your personal statement, so your input must be genuinely yours for chatGPT to reach the next level.

  • Use ChatGPT as your Virtual Assistance - own the narrative, so read carefully what comes out to avoid the pitfalls of hallucinations and extra fluff that it may add to make it rosy!