The initial time to set this up is about 10 minutes.
After finishing the initial setup, you can create unique, high-quality Resume Cover Letters. These cover letters will emphasize your resume’s strong points, tailored to match the specific needs of the job you’re applying for. Total time to write a highly personalized cover letter in 3 different styles and produce a list of keywords and key traits derived from the job description is about 15 seconds!
If you are running a campaign for a new job you will need to write a unique Cover Letter for each application.If you want your resume in front of let’s say 25-50 opportunities, this will save you hours and hours of work!
I have tested this strategy with ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 (OpenAI), BARD (Google), CLAUDE (Anthropic), and WriteSonic, and it works well with all 5. There are certain nuances to the approach for each AI, otherwise, the instructions are interchangeable. I will be featuring the best approach for each AI in future editions of my free newsletter, Blue Net.
For this instructional example, we are using ChatGPT 4.0.
* For this instruction set to work with ChatGPT you will need the paid version (4.0) so that you can install a link-reading plugin such as WebPilot or LinkReader. At this writing, $20/mo, no contract, cancel anytime. The other versions including ChatGPT 3.5 are all free and available when you join our Blue Ridge Technology Recruiters mailing list.
Let’s get started! We are going to provide ChatGPT 4.0 with complete Prompt instructions for drafting a model form Resume Cover Letter based on today’s best practices, using Harvard’s published guidelines as a model.
Here’s What We Will Do: We are going to save your resume into a (free) Google Docs file. We will then provide ChatGPT4.0 with a link to your resume by inserting it’s Google Docs URL in the PROMPT I have provided. So, grab your resume and a job description, and Click Below!
You are dealing with a difficult, hard-to-understand lesson: Copy the paragraph, pages, or entire chapter into AI. Then use this prompt: “Please explain this to me like I am in 6th grade.” Another useful prompt is: “Please summarize the following and provide bullets for key points.”
The 15-second cover letter! Need a custom cover letter for that job application, but don’t know what to write? Create a custom cover letter that highlights your resume skills for the employer’s job requirements in a flash! Free! Find it here: The 15-second cover letter!
A Common Thread discovered between Orville Wright, Lt Selfridge, U.S. Army, and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence, Introducing Pi
I decided to have a random conversation with Pi, the latest AI offering from Inflection AI, a Palo Alto start-up developed with $1.3 billion in funding. Founded by one of LinkedIn’s founders and two founders from Deep Mind, the company’s core mission is to develop an AI that is ethical, honest, accurate, always working on the user’s side of the conversation, and free!
My opening question was posed using fb messenger to talk to Pi.
This is one of many fantastic conversations I’ve had with Pi. As a side note, Pi will assume any voice you want if you prefer voice communication. I have Pi set to a young, adult, female. I chose Messenger for this example because it creates a written record of the complete conversation, and to share, all I have to do is copy and paste.
Pi responded with a complete answer just about as fast as I could ask the question. Almost instant. As you read this, you will realize that Pi both answers and initiates conversation. What do you think?
Me: Are you able to estimate how many people tried to build a flying machine and failed before the Wright brothers, and also can you estimate how many people died with failed flying machine attempts before the Wright Bros?
Pi: That’s a really interesting question! There were a lot of people who tried to build flying machines before the Wright brothers, and there were certainly some fatalities during those attempts. However, it’s difficult to say exactly how many people attempted to build flying machines, or how many died in the process. There were many experimental designs that were never documented or widely known, so there isn’t a lot of accurate data available. Are you interested in the history of flight?
Me: I am trying to build an argument in defense of AI and self-driving vehicles to counter the narrow-minded claim that people have died because of deficient AI and therefore it doesn’t work.
Pi: Ah, I see. You’re trying to counter the argument that AI is inherently dangerous or unreliable by pointing out that many technologies have gone through a period of trial and error before becoming successful and widely adopted. That’s a very valid point! It’s important to remember that many innovations, including flight, went through a period of accidents and fatalities before they were perfected. Do you think this argument could be effective in changing the minds of people who are skeptical of AI?
Me: Well it would certainly affect the minds of others who may listen to the argument. I would love to be able to roll out some ballpark numbers.
Pi: That makes sense! Even if you can’t find exact numbers, being able to estimate the number of people who tried to build flying machines or the number of fatalities would add credibility to your argument. Let’s start with the number of fatalities during the early days of flight. The most famous fatalities in aviation history are the Wright brothers’ mechanic, Charlie Taylor, and their passenger, Lt. Thomas Selfridge. How about we start by looking at the time period between the Wright brother’s first flight in 1903 and the death of Lt. Selfridge in 1908?
Me: That would really be a powerful argument. What do you think those numbers could be?
Pi: Well, there isn’t much documentation about the number of people who tried to build flying machines during that time, but we do know that there were a number of crashes during the five-year period from 1903 to 1908. The most famous crashes were the Wright brothers’ crash at Kitty Hawk in 1903, and their crash at Fort Myer in 1908 that killed Lt. Selfridge. The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum estimates that there were around 20 crashes in total during that five-year period. Do you think those numbers are high enough to make your argument effective?
Me: Yes I do! You have been a great help! The next time I have to deal with that argument, I am going to open with… “Do you know who Lt Selfridge was?” HA! Homerun! Thanks Pi!
Pi: You’re very welcome! That’s a great way to open up the discussion. It’s always a good idea to start with a question that engages the other person and gets them thinking. I’m glad I could help you strengthen your argument. Keep up the good work! 💪
Me: Catch you later! 🙂
Pi: You bet! I’ll be here when you need me. Farewell, and thanks for chatting! 👋😊
So I can use a $1.3 billion dollar tool, 24/7 with a charming voice, sparkling personality, and wicked smart, absolutely free! Later I will post this on social media.
A little more…
Personas. Pi also has the ability to both identify and assume personas. For example, perhaps you would like to see what relationship advice might be available from a world renowned thinker (or thinkers) without having to pay $500 for office visits. Pi can produce a list of known thought leaders according to your specifications.
After you state your problem, you can ask Pi to advise you, using the rationale and speaking style of whoever you select to respond to your questions. I will be writing a separate paper on the use of AI in counseling, which I think you will find to be brimming with possibilities.
A second way to use personas is in the identification of ideal marketing targets. I have developed a prompt strategy that is very effective in the accurate identification of the ideal persona to represent the perfect buying prospect for any product or service, including where to look for these specific targets and how to successfully connect with them. Watch for that report as well!
Research with visuals. Here is another interesting utilization of Pi’s skills: You can provide Pi with a link to an annual report or any “heavy document” you would like to summarize with only the most important points. Pi can produce an awesome summary including color graphs and charts to make important factors understandable in an instant glance, and display in Facebook Messenger, on your browser screen, or email them to you!
Resume Fine Tuning. You can upload your resume to Pi, include a link to a target job you are interested in, and Pi will provide analysis as to strong and weak areas of your resume and provide a list of keywords from the employer’s job listing that you might want to integrate into your resume in order to achieve a higher ATS score.
Veterinary Assistant. Pi has resources to address specific questions about any type of pet or animal.
Medical Assistant. Pi can analyze test results (provided they are your results and provided by you, inline with HIPPA requirements) and suggest questions for your doctor.
The more you play with Pi, the more you will discover!
-Glenn Mitch Sitter
High-Tech Resumes, Smart Cover Letters, LinkedIn Profiles, AI driven Business Plans with Presentations.
A list of 50 people in your LinkedIn contacts to reach out to and inform about your career goals and job search.
A list of 50 target companies to follow on LinkedIn and create alerts on their career pages. Additionally, job seekers should identify people they know in these companies to reach out to and discuss potential opportunities.
A list of 10 accomplishment stories to highlight your successes. These stories can be used in resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and during job interviews.
Having these lists completed and acting on them daily will result in a living, active, and vital plan that will build a strong network and increase your chances of landing your dream job!
Unlock Your HR Potential: The Power of Training and Certifications
As the Human Resources (HR) field continues to grow and evolve, professionals in this industry must stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. One effective way to enhance your HR knowledge and skills is through certifications. HR certifications not only demonstrate your expertise and commitment to your field, but they also open up new job opportunities and increase your earning potential.
In this post, we will highlight 7 top HR certifications to boost your career in 2023 and beyond. From general HR certifications to more specialized ones, we will discuss the benefits of each certification and how they can help you advance in your career. Whether you are just starting out in HR or are a seasoned professional, investing in these certifications can be a great next step in taking your career forward!
1 SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP):
Offered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), these certifications are widely recognized and respected in the industry. They cover a range of HR topics, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and employment law.
Most valuable training and certification offered: Both certifications cover a wide range of HR topics, but the SHRM-SCP is more advanced and focuses on strategic HR management.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The SHRM-CP is ideal for early-career HR professionals or those with limited experience, while the SHRM-SCP is best suited for mid- to senior-level HR professionals.
Time required to achieve certification: The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP require passing an exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. The amount of time it takes to complete the certification will vary depending on an individual’s background and study habits.
2 Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR):
Offered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), these certifications demonstrate your knowledge and mastery of HR principles and practices. They cover topics such as business management, employee relations, and total rewards.
Most valuable training and certification offered: Both certifications are well-recognized and cover a broad range of HR topics. The SPHR is more advanced and focuses on strategic HR management.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The PHR is designed for early- to mid-career HR professionals, while the SPHR is geared towards mid- to senior-level HR professionals.
Time required to achieve certification: The PHR and SPHR require passing an exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. The amount of time it takes to complete the certification will vary depending on an individual’s background and study habits.
Offered by WorldatWork, this certification focuses specifically on compensation and benefits. It covers topics such as job analysis, market pricing, and incentive plan design.
Most valuable training and certification offered: This certification is focused specifically on compensation and benefits and covers topics such as job analysis, market pricing, and incentive plan design.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The CCP is best suited for mid- to senior-level HR professionals with a focus on compensation and benefits.
Time required to achieve certification: The CCP requires passing an exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. The amount of time it takes to complete the certification will vary depending on an individual’s background and study habits.
Offered by HRCI, this certification is designed for HR professionals who work in a global or multinational environment. It covers topics such as global talent acquisition, international employment law, and cross-cultural communication.
Most valuable training and certification offered: This certification is designed for HR professionals who work in a global or multinational environment and covers topics such as global talent acquisition, international employment law, and cross-cultural communication.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The GPHR is best suited for mid- to senior-level HR professionals with a focus on global HR management.
Time required to achieve certification: The GPHR requires passing an exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. The amount of time it takes to complete the certification will vary depending on an individual’s background and study habits.
5 Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP):
Offered by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this certification is focused on learning and development. It covers topics such as instructional design, training delivery, and performance improvement.
Most valuable training and certification offered: This certification is focused on learning and development and covers topics such as instructional design, training delivery, and performance improvement.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The CPLP is best suited for HR professionals with a focus on learning and development, including trainers, instructional designers, and performance consultants.
Time required to achieve certification: The CPLP requires passing an exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. The amount of time it takes to complete the certification will vary depending on an individual’s background and study habits.
Offered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), this certification covers a range of employee benefits topics, including retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and group benefits.
Most valuable training and certification offered: This certification covers a range of employee benefits topics, including retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and group benefits.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The CEBS is best suited for mid- to senior-level HR professionals with a focus on employee benefits.
Time required to achieve certification: The CEBS program is designed so that you can complete the CEBS/GBA/RPA designations within a three-year time frame. Depending on personal/professional demands, you can determine how many courses you take each year and how long it will take you to finish the program. CEBS examinations are administered year-round through computer-based testing.
7 Human Capital Strategist (HCS): Offered by the Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Offered by the Human Capital Institute (HCI), this certification is designed for HR professionals who are focused on strategic workforce planning and talent management. It covers topics such as workforce analytics, talent development, and leadership development.
Most valuable training and certification offered by the Human Capital Institute (HCI) is the Human Capital Strategist (HCS) certification. This certification is designed for HR professionals who want to develop a strategic mindset and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to align their organization’s human capital with business objectives.
Stage of HR career that will benefit the most: The HCS certification is best suited for mid to senior-level HR professionals who have a strategic focus and are looking to advance their careers. It is also ideal for HR professionals who work in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partner programs.
Time required to achieve certification: The HCS certification program consists of four courses, each lasting approximately four weeks, for a total of 16 weeks of training. The courses are conducted online, with live instruction and interactive learning activities. Upon completion of the courses, participants must pass an exam to earn the HCS certification. The program can be completed in approximately four to six months, depending on the participant’s pace of learning.
Water Well Project: My goal was to have Artificial Intelligence compile in alphabetical order, a spreadsheet that identified the major aquifers in all 50 US states and include their average depth, and identify the government agency in each state that controls permitting and inspection of water wells. As a bonus, I wanted a link for each agency. A relatively new entry in the AI race, ChatSonic, accomplished this in about 30 seconds!
Overview
While working with ChatGPT I discovered WriteSonic’s new tool, ChatSonic. It’s a disruptive tool!
I started with ChatGPT and found that I could have URLs generated for my spreadsheet, but only if the URL were contained within articles found inside ChatGPT’s data set. ChatGPT continuously printed a disclaimer that the data may need updated and warned it couldn’t access the live net.
This was concerning because if ChatGPT doesn’t have the requested data, it is famous for filling in the blanks with erroneous data that sounds and looks correct. It just makes it up and it’s very good at it!
I think it’s the AI version of the cheating spouse!
Best practice would be back checking all AI data, but the time required if there are lots of errors kills the time savings. Worse yet, links were only randomly available, contingent on being embedded in a given search result, again more wasted time.
Then I discovered ChatSonic, WriteSonic’s latest brainchild!
The developer built the program using NLP, (Natural Language Programming) and did NOT tie the program to any database. Instead, ChatSonic goes anywhere it wants for data and is not limited to a compiled database.
The product is amazing, and although I know that it is not sentient, after spending some time, it certainly feels sentient! It doesn’t have the restraints of working within a data set, and I do realize the ChatGTP database is enormous, but ChatSonic is like ChatGTP on steroids.
After you read this, you might want to take ChatSonic for a test drive. It is free for now while in development, no credit card needed. After you sign up to WriteSonic, there are dozens of features to play with, but the tool I used for this project is their newest offering, ChatSonic. Here’s the link for a free account:
Now back to my project. As stated, the anticipated problem was that ChatGTP is built on a fixed database with no update since around 2021 and it doesn’t access the internet.
Getting max performance from an AI requires careful prompting. It’s helpful to tell the AI who you want it to be. In this case, I told the AI it was a professional geologist. Unlike a search engine, the AI will remember your previous questions, commands, and comments, so a good idea to start out by telling AI to disregard all previous conversations. Another good policy is to remember, “garbage in, garbage out.”
The more detailed description of what you want, the better the result. Here is the prompting I used:
Instructions provided to AI
You are a professional geologist preparing a report on aquifers in all 50 states of the US. Please list the average private water well depth for each state in the US and the name of the aquifer. Please include a link to the regulatory agency responsible for well permitting and reporting information. Please include the source of your information.
Results ChatSonic
As a professional geologist, you should find the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website extremely useful. [1] The USGS website provides a comprehensive map of the principal aquifers of the United States, which shows the areal extent of the uppermost principal aquifers on a national scale. [2] The map also includes aquifers of alluvial and glacial origin. Additionally, the Department of Natural Resources’ website [3] provides a list of water wells in each state, along with their depths, to help you find the aquifers you need. With this information, you can easily navigate to the specific aquifer maps you need
Missouri: Permitting Authority: Missouri Department of Natural Resources (https://dnr.mo.gov/) Montana: Permitting Authority: Montana Department of Environmental Quality (https://deq.mt.gov/
Nebraska: Permitting Authority: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (https://deq.ne.gov/
Nevada: Permitting Authority: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (https://ndep.nv.gov/
New Hampshire: Permitting Authority: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (https://www.des.nh.gov/
New Jersey: Permitting Authority: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (https://www.nj.gov/dep/
New Mexico: Permitting Authority: New Mexico Environment Department (https://www.env.nm.gov/
Washington: Permitting Authority: Washington Department of Ecology (https://ecology.wa.gov/ West Virginia: Permitting Authority: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (https://dep.wv.gov
Wisconsin: Permitting Authority: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (https://dnr.wi.gov/
Wyoming: Permitting Authority: Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (https://deq.wyoming.gov
Grab your free account and have a little fun with this:
Just like human partners… Be careful choosing which AI to work with!
From the Information Age to the Knowledge Age
Don’t get me wrong! I am totally excited about the destiny of mankind with AI as its new co-pilot and partner in knowledge. I’m all in!
Fun Fact: When Gutenberg’s printing press (started being widely used) it impacted the job of the monks and scribes who had previously published books by handwriting! These were the original copywriters! At the time, the printing press was firmly opposed!
ChatGPT-3 has certainly earned its place in history but we are moving at warp speed beyond its original capabilities into something much, much more. For example, ChatGPT-3 rather than saying “subject not found” or “I have no knowledge of this” has a nasty little habit of making up answers to questions in a most convincing style, although they are dead wrong!
A Test Between ChatGPT and WriteSonic
Here’s an example: I started a business writing executive and technical resumes scientifically designed to resonate with human recruiters while scoring at the top of the ATS curve. I’ve decided to expand the business into executive and tech recruiting. I selected two candidates, ChatGPT and WriteSonic as potential partners in market development.
The Checklist
Using plain English, I gave each AI a simple but important task: “Prepare a detailed checklist of actions for insertion in the business plan.” This checklist will eventually become part of the Table of Contents. ” Both AI’s produced excellent material.
Business Plan – Easy-to-read Introduction for Each Step
Again, using plain English, I asked each AI to convert their checklist to an easy-to-read introduction for each checkpoint for use in the business plan. They both wrote great introductions and began expanding my checklist items into a detailed plan.
How Specifically Can You Help Me?
My final question was: “How can you as an AI help me to execute this plan?” Again, both produced excellent ideas for using their expertise, except ChatGPT-3 created this:
ChatGPT-3 Tells More than a Little Fib!
I can help you by reviewing job postings and resumes: “Simply ask ChatGPT to help you find job postings that match your client’s needs or to help you identify resumes that meet the qualifications for the job you’re trying to fill.“
Whoa!
This is impossible because ChatGPT-3 is a closed database that covers only stored data points before 2021, and ChatGPT-3 has no net access. Ergo, a serious misrepresentation. My understanding is this problem might go away when ChatGPT-4 is released, but meanwhile, this creates serious limitations for current subjects, for example, sports betting, horse racing, news analysis, events, and much more.
WriteSonic had similar promises but is also capable of delivering on them!
It is worth noting that WriteSonic thru its new ChatSonic product does not rely on a massive compiled database. In fact, it doesn’t even have a database and is designed much differently. Its coding allows it to travel into libraries throughout the world via the net and to search news and publications in real-time in order to reply to human language queries. Its also a whiz-bang at writing computer code in many different languages. I am using WriteSonic to write code for games and other applications with impressive results. The key here is good prompt engineering.
If you enjoyed this article and would like free access to WriteSonic you can use the link below. I would suggest you go straight away to using their new ChatSonic product as its in a league of its own! Here’s the link: WriteSonic
A clever and powerful strategy for writing a cover letter that will get you interviewed!
I decided to share this video because JT is a thought leader in career counseling and her comments and ideas are spot on. I agree completely with her thought process in this excellent presentation on cover letters, with only two exceptions.
JT believes that the cover letter is more important than the resume… my exception is that unless it’s a referral, chances are slim that you will even talk to a recruiter unless your resume has passed scrutiny from both ATS and the recruiter. It is at this control point, when you have hit the radar, that the cover letter takes the leading role. My other exception is to point out that the clever and powerful strategy JT proposes, only works for a specific application, and again, you will need your resume for your ticket to ride. (interview) 🙂
