HARTFORD, CT – Certified career coach and author Garrison Leykam has published a new book spelling out the power of leveraging AI for optimizing application materials, including resumés. “AI Powered Job Hunting” seeks to empower job-seekers with AI tools that work in their favor and level the playing field. 

In an interview with the Hartford Courant, Laykam said, “I believed it was essential to provide job-seekers with an advantage by utilizing AI to maximize their effectiveness in their job search journeys."

Traditionally, job-seekers often adopt a scattergun approach, hastily sending out multiple résumés in the hope of casting a wide net. However, Leykam suggests a more strategic approach by analyzing job descriptions, comprehending employers' true requirements, and thoroughly understanding the desired qualifications.

Leykam's book serves as a step-by-step guide to leveraging ChatGPT, a widely-used AI system with diverse applications, to optimize résumés and cover letters while navigating applicant tracking software systems. By inputting a job description into ChatGPT, individuals can identify the key skills and qualifications sought by prospective employers. Armed with this information, they can tailor their application materials to align with a company's values, purpose, and mission.