Using AI for Jobs & Internships

Best Practices

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant benefits for job seekers. By leveraging AI, the job search process can become less overwhelming, enabling job seekers to make more informed decisions. However, it is important to adhere to best practices to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI.

As powerful as these tools are, you are still responsible for any content they produce. Just because a resume bullet or cover letter paragraph was shaped by ChatGPT or another AI platform or tool doesn’t absolve you of ownership over those documents. Every application you submit is a representation of both you and our institution. Therefore, always review and personalize AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and professionalism.

• Be Specific: Define what you want to achieve with generative AI tools in your job search or internship applications. Whether you are seeking job advice, internship tips, or brainstorming ideas, having clear goals will help you use the tool more effectively.
• Incorporate Your Voice: When using AI tools, always add your personal touch. AI can provide a draft or ideas, but your unique voice and perspective will make the final product more authentic. Remember, AI is a tool to assist you, not a ghostwriter. Focus on ensuring that your personality and professional style come through in every piece of content you produce.
• Remember: Garbage In = Garbage Out: Don’t rely solely on generative AI to create content.  AI‑generated text can streamline the job‑search process, but it’s often obvious when candidates let a chatbot fully write their résumés, cover letters, and thank‑you notes. Instead, use AI as a starting point and refine the output with your own knowledge and insights.
• Review Everything: Always review the content produced by generative AI tools. Generative AI isn’t perfect, so you’ll need to check for accuracy, tone, and relevance. This is particularly crucial when using AI to research company information or industry trends.
• Protect Your Personal Information: Many popular generative AI tools store user data, which can pose privacy risks if sensitive information is uploaded. Avoid sharing personal details like your full address and turn off chat history if you don’t want your data to be stored. We recommend, when possible, opting out of tracking history and training usage.