Career Planning

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Stop Using ChatGPT the Wrong Way for Writing… Plus, Here’s the RIGHT Way!

So many people are still using ChatGPT the WRONG way…

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“ChatGPT, generate my resume.”

“ChatGPT, write a cover letter for this job.”

“ChatGPT, what should I write on my LinkedIn profile?”

Which feels great in the short-term:

“My job …

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By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Top 3 Takeaways from ChatGPT Expert

In today’s fast-changing job market, job seekers are finding ways to stand out and simplify their search. Jeremy Schifeling, author of the #1 Best-Selling ChatGPT for Job Searching, recently hosted an online session explaining how to use AI for job …

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Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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