Five ways AI can open doors for you

We hear a lot about how artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over jobs, but what if it could actually help you land one? With tools like WorldSkills UK’s careers advice chatbot and other free resources becoming more common, you now have smart, personalised support at your fingertips 24/7. 

Here are just five ways AI is opening up amazing opportunities for young people to explore their options, gain knowledge and skills, and get hired.

1. Career mapping

Not sure what you want to do when you leave school? Tools like Easy Peasy AI can introduce you to opportunities you never would have considered by matching your interests and strengths with real-world career paths. Once you've got a few ideas, check out LinkedIn Career Explorer – it shows you what skills those roles need and where to learn them. Like a GPS for your career!

2. Streamlining job searches

Searching for a job can feel overwhelming, but AI is making it that little bit easier. Sites like Teal HQ can help you find roles that match your skills and then organise your applications in one place. You can also set up alerts on LinkedIn or Indeed, and let the AI do the searching while you focus on school (or Netflix, we don’t judge).

3. Boosting job applications

Want to tailor your CV or cover letter to a job description? Check out ChatGPT or Resume Worded. Need to polish your grammar or sound more professional? Try Grammarly and Quillbot. Don’t forget to ensure your application passes the applicant tracking system (ATS) by matching keywords from job descriptions using Jobscan. 

Warning! Whilst AI can help a lot, it’s important to show your real self. Passion, personality and truth still matter – even in our tech-centric world.

4. Preparing for interviews

Practicing for interviews has never been easier, thanks to things like Google's 'Grow your career' courses and tools or even ChatGPT, which offer industry-specific practice scenarios with AI-powered analysis of responses. If you want to improve your communication skills, Yoodli gives instant feedback on tone, pacing, and those pesky filler words.

5. Creating AI-powered careers

AI isn’t just helping people get jobs, it’s creating brand new ones. Think AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Robotics Engineer, or even AI Ethics Consultant. The best part? You don’t need to be a coding genius to get involved – skills like creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving are just as important, so there's a place for everyone in the future of AI.