What You’re Getting Wrong About AI in Job Success and Search (And How to Fix It in 15 Minutes)

"I need someone to write my CV," my friend said. That made me stop.

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I hear this a lot. CV writers are great. But they can’t read minds.

The job search? It’s tough. I hear this a lot. Feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. You know that clank-clank-clank of metal as you go up? Just when you think you're safe, the drop hits—fast turns, screeching brakes, zero control.

I get it, that’s what job search can feel like.

You send CVs.

You tweak it. Apply again. Nothing.

You start thinking—maybe it’s the CV?

We all need help—understanding the job market, spotting opportunities, and making job searching work. But tweaking a CV? That’s just the last piece. Not the foundation.

?For that to change, your approach has to change.

Move from spray-and-pray to strategic.

From hoping they see your value to knowing it yourself.

I won’t keep you waiting for the secret sauce.

Here's what this looks like in practice.

True Story – The Real Problem Isn’t the CV

Two months ago, a friend needed help with figuring job opportunities.

She had 30 years of experience. But the market? It felt like a high-speed rollercoaster. Loud. Messy. Changing super fast.

Her question? 'What part of my experience is still relevant? What new skills or jobs are in demand? “

So we dug deeper—mapped her experience, talked about market trends. ?Then she said it again—"I need a CV writer."

?I paused.

I asked her: "Let me guess. You don’t just need a CV. You need someone to research the market, analyze trends, spot gaps, and map your transferable skills?"

?She blinked. "Yes… but how do I even do that?"

"Let’s try ChatGPT or Claude."

Immediate resistance. "AI? No way. I don’t want a robot writing my CV."

?My response to her was: "I get it. That’s what most people think. ?But trust me—this is different."

?And just like that—a complete U-turn.

?→ Skills she was underselling? Found them.

→ Gaps that could hurt her chances? Spotted.

→ Jobs she never considered? Right there.

→ Market insights? In seconds.

?But the real turning point?

?AI pulled a list of relevant jobs in minutes.

?She looked at me. "Why didn’t they teach this in all those AI courses?"

?How to Do This in 15 Minutes

Here’s exactly how you can do it too.

?Step 1: Let AI Find Jobs for You

Ask ChatGPT to pull a list of jobs.

Try: “List jobs for a project manager with 30 years of experience.”

Or upload your CV and ask it to match roles based on your skills.

Want a percentage match? Ask for it.

(Secret: You can automate this. I’ll show you how in the video below.)

Step 2: Get Clear on What You Want

Find 4-5 dream job descriptions. Save them.

Step 3: Let AI Map Your Skills

Upload the JDs to Claude. Let it highlight your strengths, spot gaps, and suggest areas to improve. It will give you a percentage match of your CV with a JD.

Yes, we can be skeptical about its ability to do this. But, it’s a starting point that saves us a lot of time.

Not comfortable with Claude? ChatGPT works too.

(Need exact prompts? Check the video below.)

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Why Not Just Let AI Write Your CV?

Because the goal isn’t just a CV.

It’s understanding your value, seeing what’s missing, and knowing how to position yourself.

Then, when you work with a CV writer, you’re co-creating—not just paying someone to guess what you do.

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The Real Takeaway

AI isn’t just for writing. It’s a tool to:

? Save hours of research.

? Spot hidden strengths.

? See that Gen AI can do more than just write content.

My friend didn’t just get a CV. She got clarity.

And when you have clarity? You stop applying blindly. You stop feeling like you’re on that rollercoaster with no control. You take the driver’s seat.

?P.S. AI can do way more than generate content. It can solve real problems.

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Because AI isn’t the future. It’s right now.

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