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Considerations with AI
Considerations with AI
Leveraging AI job search tools can save time, improve resume and application tailoring, and enhance your prep.
But overreliance on AI will diminish your personal voice and produce generic applications that lose authenticity. You should also consider the privacy and security of your data.
AI Resumes
AI Resumes
✅ Generative AI can help refine bullet points and suggest keywords to use to match a job post and get past the ATS
⚠️ Avoid full resume generators since they can invent details and create hard to edit formatting
AI Cover Letters
AI Cover Letters
✅ Try using AI to brainstorm ideas, flesh out details, and edit your final copy for grammar
⚠️ Write in your own voice with details that go beyond your resume descriptions, this is where personality and authenticity matter most
AI Interviews
AI Interviews
✅ Practice with AI-powered mock interviews and question sets (especially for video formats like HireVue)
⚠️ Don’t memorize AI-written answers — use them to practice, not to sound robotic
Recommended AI Job Search Tools from OppNet
Be mindful of the personal information you share using any AI tools. We suggest creating an alternate version of your resume without your contact information before using any of these AI scanning tools.
Use OppNet Referral Code 0OWdU4 to join for free! OppNet recommends using WorkUp to scan your existing resume and support in building cover letters and prepping for video interviews.
Scan your resume for free based on a job description you’re interested in and JobScan will suggest keywords to improve your chances of making it through the ATS!
OppNet partnered with Playlab to develop a chatbot for OppNet Fellows to assist with writing cover letters! Craft a customized cover letter for a specific role with the support of AI. *Note: This tool will not write the letter for you.*
Most popular AI job tracking tool out there. You can download their Chrome extension and easily bookmark jobs you’re interested in to add to your tracker for free.
Practice interviews with customized questions and AI-powered feedback. Upload your resume, enter a job description, and get personalized interview prep with AI analysis of your audio recordings.
Getting Past the ATS
Getting Past the ATS
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI filter out up to 75% of resumes before a human sees them.
Use keywords wisely: Match language from the job description, especially key skills and tools, but keep it natural.
Keep formatting & fonts simple: Avoid columns or graphics that ATS can’t read; use standard headings like Experience and Skills; stick to readable fonts like Arial or Calibri.
Tailor each resume: Adjust your summary and bullet points for each role to highlight the most relevant experience.
Use clear file names: Example — Firstname_Lastname_Resume.pdf
Test before sending: Try free tools like Jobscan or ChatGPT to see how your resume scores in an ATS scan.
Combine tech with human effort: Network and follow up to boost visibility beyond the ATS.
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