AI for Career Development: Resume, CV & Interview Skills

Take a more structured approach to your next career move. Explore how to use AI for career planning, resume and CV improvement, job interview preparation, salary negotiation, and professional networking.

Whether you are exploring your first role, considering a career change, or preparing for your next opportunity, this course shows practical ways to use AI to organise your ideas, research your options, and strengthen your preparation.

Practical demonstrations use Google Gemini, referred to as Google Bard in some lessons. The focus is on career development approaches you can adapt to other conversational AI tools. Interfaces, features, and results may vary.

What you will learn

Explore your strengths and plan your career

• Identify your skills, interests, and professional priorities.

• Explore career paths and consider how they fit your goals.

• Set specific, achievable career goals and break them into manageable steps.

• Identify useful resources and create a timeline for your career plan.

Improve your resume, CV, and cover letters

• Use AI feedback to review your resume or CV and identify areas for improvement.

• Conduct a personal SWOT analysis to explore your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

• Draft cover letters and professional emails to accompany job applications.

• Refine AI-generated suggestions so they accurately reflect your experience.

Prepare for job interviews

• Research prospective employers and structure a company SWOT analysis.

• Explore common interview questions and practise your responses.

• Use AI feedback to improve the clarity and relevance of your answers.

• Draft a professional follow-up email after an interview.

Prepare for salary negotiations

• Use AI to support salary research and identify information to verify.

• Develop a negotiation strategy based on your experience and priorities.

• Practise negotiation conversations and review alternative responses.

Build your network and identify development opportunities

• Explore ways to identify relevant professional contacts and start conversations.

• Use AI to support your search for job opportunities and career information.

• Research industry trends and identify skills worth developing.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students, recent graduates, job seekers, career changers, and working professionals who want practical guidance on using AI to support their career development.

You do not need a technical background in AI. Basic computer skills and a willingness to apply the examples to your own situation will help you get started.

AI supports your preparation; your judgement remains essential. Review suggestions carefully, verify company and salary information, and make sure your application materials accurately represent your skills and experience.

Start building a clearer career plan and a more organised approach to your next opportunity.