A Promising AI Tool to Make Your Job Search Easier and Faster
Jenny Foss
Career Coach | Professional Resume Writer | LinkedIn Learning Course Producer | I help people navigate job search, advance their careers, and make career pivots
If you're looking for a new job, you probably understand clearly how daunting it can feel when you think about all the things that need to happen between today and your first day on the job. There's the time you'll have to dedicate to finding relevant opportunities, fine-tuning your resume, and crafting compelling cover letters. There's the networking, the interview prep, and the whole, "How do I keep this all organized?" part of job search that some people are, frankly, a lot better at managing then others.
And this doesn't even factor in all the other things you need or want to dedicate time and attention to -- partners, children, current jobs, aging parents, friend, hobbies, volunteer work, household chores, fitness, you name it.
It's a lot. But here's some great news: There are dozens of AI-powered tools available today that can help you move through your job search more efficiently and with considerably less stress.
Surely, this suggestion isn't going to come at most of you like some lightning bolt of genius; you already know that our world is discovering and adopting AI (for countless purposes) at a blistering pace.
And you may already know of (or be using) some of the available options for your own job search, from AI headshots for your LinkedIn profile to tools that analyze and help you optimize your resume to platforms offering one-click cover letters or in-depth mock interviews .
But, have you found an AI tool that very nearly serves as a "one-stop-shop" in helping you step your way through job search in a organized, efficient, and effective manner?
I'm excited to report that I recently did. And, I'm sold.
Introducing JobLogr , an AI-powered platform offering automated job search support, resume analysis, cover letters, interview prep, application tracking, and a regular supply of fresh job openings that align directly with your resume and application history.
I've been experimenting with JobLogr for weeks (as they continue to roll out additional functionality) and am seriously impressed. Here's what I like the most so far:
? 1. Ease-of-Use - You don't need to know "the right prompts" or be super tech savvy to get plenty of benefits out this platform. I particularly like the AppTrackr, which enables job seekers to track and manage all job applications in one place--with minimal effort.
?2. Quality of Cover Letters - For those who know me, you know that I'm a big believer in the potential of a powerful, customized cover letter. But I recognize that writing cover letters doesn't come naturally to most people. With JobLogr, you just drop your resume and job description in (or use the resume version you have on file within JobLogr) and, just like magic, it creates a cover letter. And you know what? They're GOOD. I've trialed other cover letter generators and this one is, by far, the best one I've encountered. (But do be sure and add your own personal touches.)
?3. Genuinely Helpful Interview Prep - Through JobLogr's InterviewIQ tool, you can drop in the job description of the role you're applying for (along with your resume) and it will generate a list of questions you may be asked along with specific guidance on how to answer these questions, including examples from your resume that align with the questions.
?4. Job Listings You'll Actually Want to Pursue - If you subscribe to any services that regularly email you "jobs you're a fit for," you'll probably agree that some of the suggested roles aren't at all what you're envisioning for your next position. JobLogr's just-launched JobRex tool combs the internet for job ads and makes recommendations based on your resume, which is nice. But it also learns and fine-tunes jobs it's suggesting based on the roles you apply for. And that, is nifty.
It's not often that I'm dazzled by the latest and greatest offerings designed to make job search more survivable. In fact, I went into my first demo with the co-founders of JobLogr with an admitted touch of skepticism. I know this is not easy technology to master, and I've sat through a lot of, "Hmmm, sure. This is OK" demos in recent years.
But JobLogr seems to be a whole lot more than OK. It's also priced extremely competitively ($20/mo.) given all that it includes.
And the best news of all? We scored a discount offer to share with you.
You can give JobLogr a try for one-week at no cost. Then, if you decide it's as useful as I suspect you will, be sure and use promo code JOBJENNY for 20% your monthly membership.
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1 个月Keep up the good work Jenny,you’re an inspiration to many
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2 个月Hey Jenny! Thanks for sharing this—JobLogr sounds like it could be a game changer for keeping things organized during the job search.?
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2 个月This is great! I often work with people looking to future-proof their careers, and I recommend using Google Trends and LinkedIn Insights to understand the most searched terms and emerging roles. This helps them avoid transitioning into a shrinking industry due to AI. The tools you mention are incredibly useful for those in transition. Thanks for sharing!