From: https://news.wfu.edu/2024/05/15/grads-start-early-embrace-ai-tools-for-job-market-success/
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE JOB SEARCH
Sociology and history major Ashani Davis plans to go to law school, but she’s planning to work for two years after graduation to learn more about the field. Davis, a first-generation student whose family immigrated from Jamaica, used AI for her research to land a job at Morgan Stanley Legal & Compliance in New York.
Ashani Davis
“It’s challenging to navigate the job market if no one in your family or social group is in an industry you want to get into,” said Davis. “I looked up job descriptions and the skills that were required. Then I connected the skills I learned in history and sociology classes – organization, attention to detail, and communication – to my application.”
AI is revolutionizing the job search, helping students to identify where their skill sets are sought in the workplace, and what kinds of skills are valued in different industries. Platforms like Chat GPT and similar virtual assistants act as connectors by finding industries and employers matching the job seeker’s skills and qualifications.
Students use AI to enhance resumes, generate cover letters and ideate, freeing up time to focus on other aspects of their job search. Eyadiel sees AI as an equalizer, especially for liberal arts majors.
“Students need tools and resources to succeed in a rapidly changing job market,” said Eyadiel said. “AI helps from an equity perspective, especially for underrepresented and first-generation students. It’s positively changing the world of recruiting and beyond.”
