AI in Career Development

Generative AI has quickly become an essential tool for students and alumni, deeply integrated into both academic and professional life. To navigate this new landscape effectively, it's crucial to understand how these technologies work and to use them responsibly and ethically. By staying current with these technological advances, individuals can enhance their skills, efficiency, and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving job market.

Purpose:

• Educate students on the different types of career-related AI resources and tools, understanding their specific functionalities and benefits.
• Equip students and alumni with the knowledge and skills to optimize modern AI tools for career development.
• Promote the responsible and ethical use of AI tools in professional and career development contexts.
• Cultivate a strategic approach to using AI, moving beyond basic queries to developing sophisticated prompting skills for impactful results.
• Foster the development of essential AI-related skills for the modern workforce, enhancing career readiness and adaptability.

 

Alignment with NACE Career Readiness Competencies:

Critical Thinking: Learning to use AI tools requires individuals to think critically about the information they provided. This guide will help develop the ability to analyze and synthesize relevant data, ensuring AI is used as a strategic partner, not just a substitute for personal judgment.

Communication: This guide will demonstrate how to clearly and effectively prompt AI to get the best outputs, and also how to critically evaluate, refine, and present those outputs in both written and spoken form to diverse audiences inside and outside an organization.

Technology: This guide will strengthen individuals’ understand and leverage technology ethically and efficiently. AI proficiency enhances abilities to complete tasks, accomplish goals, and boost overall professional readiness.