AI tools can help you to identify specific career fields and industries you may be interested in based on various inputs. We have curated a few prompts below to help you get started in further exploring careers and industries. Prior to using these tools, you may want to determine where you are in the career development process.

• Act as a career coach for me. I am seeking guidance for a career transition to [Insert your new job title]. Please create a step-by-step guide based on my résumé, covering: skill analysis, qualification gaps, new career path suggestions, industry insight, job search strategy, training recommendations and networking tips. Résumé: [Insert your résumé here]
  
• Act as a career coach for me. I am seeking career guidance based on my résumé. Recommend job titles and industries aligned with my skills and passions. Please provide short descriptions of each role. Résumé: [Insert your résumé or a summary of your skills, interests and work experiences here]
• Using the information in my résumé, conduct a comprehensive analysis of my industry and professional background, show me a curated list of the top ten best companies for application, all situated in [City]. Offer a detailed enumeration of these companies, substantiating their alignment with my career objectives and skill set, particularly emphasizing the realms in which I can excel. Alongside the company names, provide any pertinent details to optimize my chances of securing an ideal role. Advise me on tailoring my applications to seamlessly align with the distinctive culture and requirements of each organization, résumé is provided below: [Insert your résumé here]
  
• Act as a career advisor in a ranked business school and suggest specific AI-focused certifications and/or courses that will enhance my chances at a first-round interview for a full-time role in [finance, marketing, HR, supply chain, operations, MIS/IT, general management, etc].
• What are lists of transferable skills for a project manager?
• What are the most sought-after professional certifications for those looking to begin a career in business analysis? Also identify top certifications specifically for business analysts in the healthcare [or other] industry.

Tools you can use to research career options:
Careernomics uses AI to provide structured early-career intelligence, on employers, jobs, internships, and development programs using verified market data. The platform leverages AI to deliver data-driven insights, offering industry-specific reports, market mapping, and global trends to help students and alumni make informed career decisions.

Career Dreamer is a free Google tool that helps users uncover skills based on unique experiences and explore potential career paths using U.S. labor market data.

A strong résumé is a critical tool for use in pursuing your career goals. We highly recommend that current students gain instant and personalized feedback with the AI-enabled online résumé tool, Big Resume. Craft an effective résumé using the CRC résumé templates and samples based on the industry standards.

Steps: 

1. Review the CRC Résumé Writing Guide for a detailed step-by-step approach to creating résumés. 
2. Craft an effective résumé using the CRC résumé templates and samples based on the industry standards.
3. Upload to Big Résumé and learn your impact score and find suggested improvements.
4. Update your résumé and upload to Big Résumé again.
5. Once you are satisfied, upload your résumé to BizLink.

We have curated a number of AI prompts to help you develop an even stronger résumé. 

• Based on this job description for a [TITLE] role at [COMPANY], write résumé bullet points for my past [X] years of work experience with 3-5 bullet points per role that include metrics and the most important 10 keywords from the job description. My past titles and companies were [X, Y, and Z]. No need to include an objective statement/summary. [Copy and paste the job description.]
  
• Align the following résumé bullet points with this job description: [paste JD]. Résumé: [paste bullet points].
• Act as a career coach for me. Recommend how to showcase quantifiable results in the following résumé bullet points: [paste bullet text here] (These will be just suggestions and always make sure your numbers are accurate).
• For "career switchers": Take this bullet point and make it more relevant for [TITLE/NEW FIELD] showcasing transferable skills: [paste your previous bullet point].

A good cover letter is tailored toward a specific company and showcases your genuine interest in the role. If you use AI to create a cover letter, make sure it adheres to guidelines found in our CRC Cover Letter Guide. Please remember any content generated by AI tools or any other prompt output must be thoroughly reviewed by you as AI tools can generate content that could be misleading or completely inaccurate. Below we have curated a prompt to help you create a strong and concise cover letter. 

• /human (this makes your letter sound more genuine) Formulate a personalized cover letter tailored to address the specifics of the subsequent job description, incorporating insights from my provided résumé. Job description: [paste job description]. Utilize my résumé: [paste résumé]. Your expertise in aligning the cover letter with the job description and seamlessly integrating details from my résumé is crucial to effectively communicate my qualifications and suitability for the role.
  
• /human Crate a draft of a cover letter based on this LinkedIn profile: [paste your LinkedIn url] for this job opening: [paste JD].

A strong LinkedIn profile can help you build a deep network and land your first internship or job. LinkedIn has a number of resources to help you build your profile, and we have curated a few AI prompts to help you further enhance your profile. 

• Imagine yourself as a seasoned LinkedIn strategist specializing in profile optimization. Using my résumé, compose an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline, limited to 220 characters, that showcases my work experience's essential aspects, utilizing the most important keywords. Using a conversational tone, leverage my expertise, work history and unique skills to craft a headline that sets me apart in my industry and entices visitors to explore my profile further. Résumé: [Insert your résumé here]
  
• Act as an expert LinkedIn profile writer; your task is to craft an impactful "About" section that highlights my expertise and unique skill set. Utilize my work history, education and certifications to create a concise yet powerful summary emphasizing my diverse capabilities. Please keep the final version within 200 words and focus on my future career pursuits at the beginning of the text. My résumé: [Your résumé summary here]
  

Networking is essential for your job search and future career development. We have curated a number of prompts to help you further develop your networking skills, and we strongly recommend you visit CRC Networking Resources in addition to the below AI prompts.

Communicating via email typically yields more responses than just via LinkedIn messaging.  Search the Chrome Extension store for free AI-enabled tools to help you find work email addresses online, such as Hunter, GetProspect and Appolo.io.

• What are the best networking events for finance professionals?
  
• What are available online platforms for networking in the tech industry?
  
• Identify industry-specific networking groups for marketing professionals in the Chicago area.
  
• Can you give me tips for crafting a personalized email or message for a potential mentor? This is the professional I plan to reach out to: [Insert LinkedIn URL]
  
• How do I request an informational interview with this professional in my field: [Insert LinkedIn URL]?
  

The CRC offers several interviewing preparation tools that are AI enabled:

Big Interview utilizes AI to provide real-time, actionable feedback on mock interview recordings. This AI evaluates your performance across multiple metrics, including pace of speech, vocabulary usage, filler word frequency, eye contact, and body language. 

Case Coach uses AI to provide on-demand, interactive case interview preparation, allowing users to practice, receive instant feedback, and master key skills. The platform leverages AI for automated case simulations, including case structuring, math drills, and chart interpretation, offering a scalable alternative to live human practice. Gain access through BizLink | Resources using your UB email address. 

Interview Query uses AI to act as your personalized, 24/7 simulator to prepare candidates for data science and technical roles. It provides real-time feedback on mock interview responses, generates company-specific questions, and helps refine answers based on user résumés. Student licenses are limited; request access by emailing kt47@buffalo.edu. 

Additionally, we have curated a few prompts to help you prepare for your upcoming interview. These prompts can be modified to provide you specific information on your chosen field and industry, but it is extremely important that you also review the CRC Interview Guide for more general help. 

• Assume the role of a friendly career advisor. Help me by sharing concise and approachable sample responses to the top ten interview questions frequently asked for the [job title] position within the [industry]. Begin with the most common interview question and its answer, then wait until I say "next" to proceed with the subsequent questions and responses.
  
• Create sample interview questions for this job description [paste JD] and tailor them towards the company’s mission, vision and leadership principles.
• What are examples of the best ways to respond to "What is your greatest weakness?" "Why are you the best candidate?"
  
• What are some effective ways to follow up after a job interview?