Candidate Guide: How to Use AI in Your Job Search

 

AI is changing the way we work—and it can also change the way you navigate your job search. Used thoughtfully, AI can help you prepare with more confidence, communicate more clearly, and present your best self throughout the hiring process. 

This guide shares practical ways candidates can use AI at each stage of their search, along with real tips from our Talent Acquisition team. 

 

Getting Started: Use AI to Clarify Your Goals 

AI can help you… 

  • Identify roles that match your strengths and interests 
  • Turn your experience into clear themes and career stories 
  • Understand which skills employers value for roles you’re targeting 

Try prompts like: 

  • “Based on this resume, what roles am I best aligned to?” 
  • “Summarize my career strengths in one paragraph.” 
  • “What skills typically matter for a [job title]?” 

TA Tip: 

“AI is great for brainstorming direction—but your instincts matter most. Use AI to explore possibilities, not define them.” 

Maël | TA Manager, Europe  

“AI cannot guess or define your career goals and unique strengths: it is for YOU to reflect on and find out. Use AI as a thinking partner: it can guide your self-reflection by helping you ask the right questions, explore scenarios, and articulate what you already know.” 

Bella | TA Manager, Europe 

 

Before You Apply: Use AI to Tailor Without Losing Your Voice 

AI can help you… 

  • Reword your resume bullets for clarity 
  • Tailor your resume to a specific job description 
  • Check tone, formatting, and readability 

Try prompts like: 

  • “Rewrite this bullet to show clear impact.” 
  • “Based on this job description, what qualifications should I highlight?” 
  • “Make this resume section more concise but keep it in my voice.” 

TA Tip: 

“Don’t just describe what you did, describe the outcome. AI can help you translate tasks into impact and metrics, but make sure the results genuinely reflect your contribution. The ‘why it mattered’ is what hiring teams remember.” 

Dami | Process Owner, Recruitment & HR Transformation Lead 

 

Interview Prep: Use AI as a Practice Partner 

AI can help you… 

  • Generate realistic interview questions 
  • Practice behavioral answers 
  • Role-play challenging conversations 
  • Build confidence through repetition 

Try prompts like: 

  • “Act as a recruiter. Ask me five behavioral questions for this role.” 
  • “Help me answer this question using the STAR method.” 
  • “I struggle with interviews. Give me warm-up questions to build confidence.” 

TA Tip: 

“Practicing out loud is the real game-changer. Use AI to generate questions—but say the answers back to yourself to build comfort.” 

Amparo | TA Manager Americas  

 

After the Interview: Use AI for Reflection & Follow-Up 

AI can help you… 

  • Summarize what went well 
  • Identify areas to improve 
  • Draft thoughtful thank-you emails 

Try prompts like: 

  • “Help me write a thank-you note that reflects this interview experience.” 
  • “Rewrite this email to sound warm, concise, and confident.” 
  • “What could I improve based on this interview transcript?” 

TA Tip: 

“Personal, genuine follow-up still stands out. Use AI to draft but always add one specific detail from your conversation.” 

Dobromira | TA Partner, Europe 

 

Closing Note From Our TA Team 

AI is a powerful tool—but the real differentiator is you: your stories, your experience, and the impact you’ve made. Use AI to support your preparation, not replace your authenticity. 

👉 Explore open roles and begin creating your everyday impact.