AI: Smart Job Search with AI - Get Job Ready 26308

Get Job Ready

One-Day Practical Workshop (6 Hours)

Are you applying for jobs but not getting interviews? Unsure how to stand out in today's competitive job market?

Learn how to use modern job search strategies and AI tools to improve your employment opportunities. In this practical one-day workshop, you'll discover how to create tailored CVs and cover letters, prepare for interviews, practice answering common interview questions, and develop an effective job search plan. 

Ideal for job seekers, career changers, migrants, and anyone wanting to build confidence and stand out in today's competitive job market. No previous AI experience required.

This workshop will provide practical skills you can start using immediately.

What You Will Learn

• Understand what employers are looking for in today's job market
• Use AI tools to improve CVs and cover letters
• Tailor job applications to specific job advertisements
• Identify common interview questions and prepare effective responses
• Practice answering behavioural interview questions using the STAR method
• Use AI to generate interview practice questions and feedback
• Create a practical job search plan
• Build confidence in promoting your skills and experience
• Understand how to use AI ethically and effectively during the job search process

Workshop Topics

Module 1: Understanding Today's Job Market

• What employers want
• Common reasons applications fail
• Building a job search strategy

Module 2: Smart CV and Cover Letter Creation with AI

• CV essentials
• Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Tailoring applications to job ads
• Using AI to customize/improve CVs and Cover Letters for specific jobs
• Practical exercises

Module 3: Interview Success Strategies

• Preparing for interviews
• The STAR technique
• Common interview questions
• Common mistakes to avoid during interview
• Confidence-building techniques

Module 4: Using AI for Interview Practice

• AI-powered mock interviews
• Generating interview questions
• Improving answers and communication

Module 5: Your Personal Action Plan

• Developing a 30-day job search strategy
• Setting goals and tracking progress
• Useful resources and next steps

Who Should Attend?

• Job seekers
• Career changers
• People returning to work
• School leavers and young adults
• Migrants seeking employment in New Zealand
• Anyone wanting to improve their job search and interview skills

What to Bring

• A laptop - Recommended (Desktop Computers will be available)
• Current CV (if available)
• Access to an email account

Course Outcome

• A stronger, more targeted CV and Cover Letter
• AI-enhanced cover letter techniques
• Interview preparation tools and templates
• A personalised job search action plan
• Greater confidence and readiness for employment

No previous AI experience required.

Tutors: Foram Kotadia

This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.