What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. For designers, AI tools use machine learning to analyze patterns, generate content, and automate repetitive tasks. Think of AI as a powerful assistant that can help with ideation, execution, and optimization—but it still needs your creative vision and expertise to guide it.
AI in Your Job Search
Before you open a chatbot: craft the narrative you want recruiters to remember. Then let AI accelerate the grunt work.
Step-by-Step Playbook
- Feed the job description into AI.
- Prompt: “Extract the top ten skills and success measures from this posting. Return a bullet list.”
- Mirror those skills on your resume.
- Prompt: “Rewrite this bullet so it emphasises information architecture and KPI impact.”
- Draft a tailored cover note.
- Prompt: “Using the achievements below and the role requirements above, draft a 150-word cover email—tone: friendly-professional.”
- Run a mock recruiter screen.
- Prompt: “Ask me ten common first-round questions for a mid-level UX role”
- Portfolio & case-study polish.
- Prompt: “Critique this case study for clarity, business impact, and storytelling gaps.”
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