Hi Raj, a really interesting exercise and video. I will show this to clients I work with. My analysis is that a good CV reviewer - such as a qualified career consultant) is a faster and more helpful process for most people. Usi g AI will most definitely improve over time but the user needs to know what a good/expert level CV looks like in order to best use this resource. Given that many people wouldn't confidently describe themselves as able to do this then AI is still of limited use versus a professional reviewer but it can be useful as a starter tool.
Hi @karenidesoh5646 - thanks for sharing your really good points. I totally agree. One key aim I had in making this video was to show what an expert-level CV looks like so that viewers can aim for it if they wish - or alternatively - know how to optimise ChatGPT's output and stop there, knowing its strengths and limitations. I don't think there will ever be a substitute for deep-level human thought or help. Thanks for stopping by and sharing :-) Raj
Raj, the videos are really helpful even without the AI. I'm in my 60s now and never even get replies to applications, even though I had a very successful career. Just for fun, followed this advice (and the one for cover letters) to the letter as an application for a job that I am more than qualified for. I'll let you know if they even reply! (Not holding my breath!!!)
I'm sending you good vibes @thecliffolio - stick in there. I always like giving places the best chance of seeing my quality and it sounds like you're doing the same - so good on you. Their decision is their decision but at least you'll have done your part. I'd love to know how you get on :-) I'm wishing you the very best and cheering you on! Raj
@@rajsidhuRaj. Happy to continue this offline if you want. I wanted to send you: the ad, my old tired resume, the ai resume and cover letter to see what you think. I sent it off yesterday. As I said, I’m doing it more as a fun experiment to see if AI and a different approach can actually produce a different result!! Best Cliff
I wish I could Cliff but capacity-limits right now (start of the academic year etc) mean I might struggle to take a proper look in a reasonable timeframe. Please do let me know how you get on though... I'm hoping that by the time I have capacity, you'll have landed more interviews than you know what to do with!! Raj :-)
@frankc1702 Yes! I know there are other opinions on this - and summaries can be done well - but generally they're still going to be slightly sub-optimal compared with putting the most relevant experience/education towards the top and using that to showcase the highest listed skills from the job description - it provides immediate context in a way that a summary can't. More fully/visually explained my thoughts here: th-cam.com/video/WOkCJYMvEDE/w-d-xo.html
Interesting. I will try this approach. I often have apprehensions with changing phrasing and keywords to match job descriptions because it can skew your experiences too much. I also find it very difficult to tailor a resume to a job outside your field or within the same field where your skills and experiences transfer well to. ATS systems often look for job titles or exact keyword matching. One thing is for certain this whole thing is a perfect example of how the technology does not make lives easier. It makes the job search not only more competitive but an arduous time consuming sometimes costly process.
Frank, I can totally understand your apprehension with keyword-matching and the skewing effect it can have. I guess the way I see it is that I’m optimising for getting an interview (via a tailored resume) - and it’s at the interview stage that the humanity and nuance of my experience can come through - also I can also get a feel for liking them or not. As for your point about technology not making life easier, I totally agree. It escalates how much work needs to be done on a resume in order to differentiate effectively. I’d make the argument, though, that it puts even more value on tailoring in terms of bang-for-your-buck conversions to interviews (even at the expense of the extra time). Thanks for sharing @frankc1702 buddy, and I’m wishing you the best. If you want to see how I’d tailor a resume to a job outside your field, I’ve got a video on career change CVs that hopefully makes this process way easier. Raj :-)
Hi Raj, a really interesting exercise and video. I will show this to clients I work with. My analysis is that a good CV reviewer - such as a qualified career consultant) is a faster and more helpful process for most people. Usi g AI will most definitely improve over time but the user needs to know what a good/expert level CV looks like in order to best use this resource. Given that many people wouldn't confidently describe themselves as able to do this then AI is still of limited use versus a professional reviewer but it can be useful as a starter tool.
Hi @karenidesoh5646 - thanks for sharing your really good points. I totally agree. One key aim I had in making this video was to show what an expert-level CV looks like so that viewers can aim for it if they wish - or alternatively - know how to optimise ChatGPT's output and stop there, knowing its strengths and limitations. I don't think there will ever be a substitute for deep-level human thought or help. Thanks for stopping by and sharing :-) Raj
Raj, the videos are really helpful even without the AI. I'm in my 60s now and never even get replies to applications, even though I had a very successful career. Just for fun, followed this advice (and the one for cover letters) to the letter as an application for a job that I am more than qualified for. I'll let you know if they even reply! (Not holding my breath!!!)
I'm sending you good vibes @thecliffolio - stick in there. I always like giving places the best chance of seeing my quality and it sounds like you're doing the same - so good on you. Their decision is their decision but at least you'll have done your part. I'd love to know how you get on :-) I'm wishing you the very best and cheering you on! Raj
@@rajsidhuRaj. Happy to continue this offline if you want. I wanted to send you: the ad, my old tired resume, the ai resume and cover letter to see what you think. I sent it off yesterday. As I said, I’m doing it more as a fun experiment to see if AI and a different approach can actually produce a different result!! Best Cliff
I wish I could Cliff but capacity-limits right now (start of the academic year etc) mean I might struggle to take a proper look in a reasonable timeframe. Please do let me know how you get on though... I'm hoping that by the time I have capacity, you'll have landed more interviews than you know what to do with!! Raj :-)
Honestly, such good content, would expect 100k+ subs.
Thanks @scna4653! I appreciate that :-) Raj
No summary?
@frankc1702 Yes! I know there are other opinions on this - and summaries can be done well - but generally they're still going to be slightly sub-optimal compared with putting the most relevant experience/education towards the top and using that to showcase the highest listed skills from the job description - it provides immediate context in a way that a summary can't. More fully/visually explained my thoughts here: th-cam.com/video/WOkCJYMvEDE/w-d-xo.html
Interesting. I will try this approach.
I often have apprehensions with changing phrasing and keywords to match job descriptions because it can skew your experiences too much.
I also find it very difficult to tailor a resume to a job outside your field or within the same field where your skills and experiences transfer well to. ATS systems often look for job titles or exact keyword matching.
One thing is for certain this whole thing is a perfect example of how the technology does not make lives easier. It makes the job search not only more competitive but an arduous time consuming sometimes costly process.
Frank, I can totally understand your apprehension with keyword-matching and the skewing effect it can have. I guess the way I see it is that I’m optimising for getting an interview (via a tailored resume) - and it’s at the interview stage that the humanity and nuance of my experience can come through - also I can also get a feel for liking them or not.
As for your point about technology not making life easier, I totally agree. It escalates how much work needs to be done on a resume in order to differentiate effectively. I’d make the argument, though, that it puts even more value on tailoring in terms of bang-for-your-buck conversions to interviews (even at the expense of the extra time).
Thanks for sharing @frankc1702 buddy, and I’m wishing you the best. If you want to see how I’d tailor a resume to a job outside your field, I’ve got a video on career change CVs that hopefully makes this process way easier. Raj :-)