Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work and the way people apply for jobs. From improving CVs to preparing for interviews, AI can be a useful tool for Irish jobseekers. The key is to use it in a way that supports your own skills and experience while staying authentic. This guide explains practical ways to use AI, common mistakes to avoid, and a simple checklist to keep your applications strong.
How To Use AI In Your Job Search
Focus on AI as a supporting tool:
- Use tools to fix clunky phrasing and tighten bullets, similar to using Grammarly or a writing coach.
- By providing your CV and a job description to AI tools, you can identify keywords, highlight missing skills, or adjust phrasing to match the role. This can help your application perform better in Applicant Tracking Systems while keeping it genuine.
- AI can suggest ways to phrase duties as results-focused statements. For example, “Managed a team” can become “Led a team of five to achieve quarterly sales 20% above target.” Always make sure any changes reflect your actual experience.
- AI can also support your interview preparation by analysing the job description and your CV to generate tailored questions that could come up during the interview. An effective tool for this is Adzuna Prepper, which asks industry-specific questions, gives you example answers, rates your responses out of 100, and provides feedback to help you improve.
Many workers in Ireland who use AI regularly report productivity gains. Using it wisely can give you an advantage without compromising authenticity.
How Not To Use AI in Your Job Search
- Don’t outsource your whole CV or cover letter. Fully AI‑written documents sound generic and often repeat clichés that hiring managers now recognise instantly.
- Never invent skills, projects, or job titles. Using AI to create false claims can lead to losing trust during interviews or reference checks.
- Don’t copy‑paste without editing. Over‑polished US‑centric language, irrelevant jargon, and overused formatting, such as emboldened keywords or em dashes, are common tells. Always review and adjust the text so it matches your natural style.
- Don’t apply to just any role. Only submit applications for jobs you genuinely want, and tailor your CV and cover letter for each one. Recruiters can tell when candidates are mass applying, and showing real interest always makes a better impression.
Recruiters now expect AI-assisted applications but still value authenticity. Ensure your CV, LinkedIn profile, and interview responses are consistent and reflect your own experience.
AI Checklist Before Submitting
Before submitting an application, check that you have:
- Written your own experience first and then used AI to refine it
- Ensured every claim in your CV and cover letter is true and can be explained in an interview
- Maintained your own voice in all documents
- Tailored your application to the specific role in Ireland
- Reviewed spelling, formatting, and local details such as currency and location
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