Update Your Resume and Get Interview Ready with AI

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I’m the author of Prep, Push, Pivot and the host of the Audible Original series How To Change Careers.?

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Job hunting is exhausting, stressful, and can feel like it’s never ending.?

Finding opportunities, updating your resume, filling out applications, preparing for interviews, and waiting anxiously for an update requires monumental effort. And one of the hardest parts is having to figure out every single step super-fast on your own.?

This is where tech tools can help. Last year I discovered two job hunting resources that can help you with your job search.?

Create a Tailored Resume in Record Time

So, I have a confession to make. I’m a career coach who thinks resumes are beyond frustrating. Figuring out how to share what you do best is hard. What do you cut? What should you keep? What’s missing? And how should it look?

The toughest part is getting feedback on how you present yourself on paper. It’s really hard to self-assess your own resume.

This is why Teal has become one of my favorite job search resources. Founder and CEO David Fano started Teal in 2019 and I began using it last year.?

If you haven’t tried it already, Teal is an AI powered resume builder. I love the interface and it was easy for me to get my account up and running.

You can create and edit your resume in record time by uploading an existing resume or importing your LinkedIn profile. Teal shows you how to tailor your resume to a job description. It provides prompts that can strengthen your resume with keywords from the job description.?

One of my favorite features in Teal is the ability to analyze your resume's effectiveness. Teal provides step by step tips that you can use to improve your content.?

In addition, Teal has a job application tracker that you can use to bookmark jobs you want to apply for and then you can update your application status in the Teal dashboard.?

Teal offers a free plan as well as a premium plan for $9 a week. The best way to test Teal out is to start by exploring the free features.?

Learn more at tealhq.com??

Assess Your Answers to Interview Questions?

If interviews make you anxious it’s always advantageous to prepare and practice your responses to tough questions. But how do you assess your interview performance??

This is where Ava can help.?

Created by Wizco (acquired) , Ava is an AI-driven interview coach that simulates real-world job interview scenarios.?

Ava provides insights and support for job applicants across an array of industries and roles including HR, marketing, operations, finance, design and more.?

And the best part? Wizco currently offers Ava’s interview coaching sessions for free.?

At the start of a practice session, Ava asks you about your career goals. Next, Ava asks you five questions tailored to your background, field, and the role you’re interested in.?

Ava then collates a personalized set of interview questions for you to answer. You can either reply by speaking naturally and Ava will transcribe your response, or you can type out your answers.?

During your interview practice session, Ava will analyze each response and ask you follow up questions. After completing the practice interview with Ava, you’ll receive a report containing tips and personalized insights on your interview performance.?

Learn more at wizco.io/ava?

Which tech tools do you rely on when you’re looking for a role? I read and respond to every single comment, so if you have an insight to share, or a question for me, let me know below.

-Octavia

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