Recommended Tools & Platforms

Platform

Usage

Cost

ChatGPT

Operated by OpenAI

 

Description: Conversational AI assistant that can help with wide variety of tasks including answering questions and explaining concepts, providing creative suggestions, solving problems through logical reasoning, and writing, editing, and summarizing content. ChatGPT now provides current data, as of July 2024.

 

Functions: Live Mode, Reasoning, Web Access, Image Generation, Deep Research, Runs Code, Data Analysis, Sees Images, File Uploads

 

Best for: Resume & Cover Letter Assistance, Interview Prep, Professional Communication

FREE

 

ChatGPT Plus- $20/month (faster response times, priority access, access to more powerful language model)

Gemini

Operated by Google

 

Description: Multimodal LLM (handling text, audio, images, and more), to assist users with productivity, creativity, and curiosity.

 

Functions: Voice Only Live Mode, Reasoning, Web Access, Image Generation, Deep Research, Runs Code, Data Analysis, Sees Images, File Uploads

 

Best for: Google Workspace Integration, Resume & Cover Letter Assistance, Interview Prep, Professional Communication

FREE

 

Gemini Advanced- $19.99/ month (AI features in Google apps, NotebookLM, larger context window)

Co-Pilot

Operated by Microsoft

 

Description: LLM AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows across various Microsoft Platforms.

 

Functions: Voice Only Live Mode, Reasoning, Web Access, Runs Code, Sees Images, File Uploads

 

Best for: Microsoft 365 Integration, Resume & Cover Letter Assistance, Interview Prep, Professional Communication

FREE

Claude.ai

Operated by Anthropic

 

Description: LLM AI tool, excels in conversational tasks, text processing, analysis, capable of understanding images and code. Known for large context window, allowing to handle lengthy documents and complex queries.

 

Functions: Reasoning, Runs Code, Data Analysis, Sees Images, File Uploads

 

Best for: In-depth Document Analysis, Comprehensive Resume/ Portfolio Review

FREE

 

Claude AI Pro Plan- $20/month

NotebookLM

Operated by Google

 

Description: Personalized AI research and writing tool from Google. Helps users understand complex information by allowing them to upload various sources like documents, websites, and videos, which the AI then analyzes to provide summaries, answer questions, and facilitate research.

 

Functions: Reasoning, Partial Web Access, Deep Research, Data Analysis, Sees Images, File Uploads

 

Best for: Deep Dive Job Application Customization & Strategy, Personalized Interview Preparation, Personal Branding & Content Creation

FREE

 

NotenookLM Plus/ Google AI Premium- $19.99/month