ChatGPT can be an amazing tool to use in the job search quest – with limitations. Though its best if you know someone at that firm to help you get an interview.

What to do when you have an interview? Practice!

Job Search Assistant – a custom GPT that is optimized for the job search  – is an excellent tool to help you prepare for interviews. Here is how I use it every time I am going to interview for a new job:

1. Ask it to help you prepare for the role.

Once you go to the Job Search Assistant, you can ask it a simple question: Can you help me prepare for a job interview for this role [insert link to job opportunity]?

The GPT will respond with a summary of the key activities the employer expects from the applicant, and probably give you mock interview questions. If it doesn’t respond with interview questions, you can ask it to give you mock interview questions.

As you respond to the questions, it will grade your responses and offer helpful tips on what to say or not, based on the job ad.

2. Ask it how to answer based on your CV

Here is the really cool practice tool. Ask it to produce mock interview questions and answers based on your CV. You can upload your CV in PDF format, and the GPT will review it and respond using your CV as guidance.

Now its time for you to real and remember each question and it’s possible answer. You shouldn’t expect to get these questions in the interview, but by practicing these questions and answers, you can be prepared for the questions they do ask.

How do you use ChatGPT in the job search?

I’m not paid to say this about Job Search Assistant. I just find it a really good way to prepare for interviews. There are other interview GPTs you can practice with too.

Please share your tips and tricks with me via email. I too am looking for a new job and I’d love to know how Generative AI can help us all get to an employment we love.