AI for job search can get you interviews fast.
But if you use it the wrong way, you’ll sound fake and get exposed in the room.
A lot of job seekers are quietly panicking.
Because everyone is using AI now.
And it feels like if you don’t, you’ll fall behind.
So people do the easy thing:
They let AI “upgrade” their CV.
It adds big words, inflated titles, and achievements they can’t defend.
That’s how you end up with a CV that looks impressive…
and an interview that feels terrifying.
By the end of this post, you’ll know how to use AI for job search ethically, confidently, and in a way you can back up.
Use this framework: The 4T Truth Test (before you paste anything)
T = True
Ask: “Did I actually do this?”
If not, delete it.
AI can help you write, not invent.
T = Traceable
Ask: “Can I explain this in 30 seconds?”
If you can’t walk through the steps, it’s not yours yet.
T = Tied to evidence
Ask: “Can I point to a project, link, doc, or result?”
Evidence can be a portfolio, screenshots, GitHub, a campaign report, a class project, even a volunteer task.
T = Targeted
Ask: “Does this match the role I’m applying for?”
A strong CV is not a biography.
It’s a tailored argument.
Mini scenario (real-life practical):
You wrote:
“I helped with social media.”
Ask AI like this:
“Rewrite this CV bullet for a marketing assistant role. Keep it truthful. Ask me 5 questions first to quantify impact. Then produce 3 versions: entry-level, mid-level tone, and ATS-friendly.”
AI will ask things like:
Which platform?
How often did you post?
Any growth, engagement, clicks?
Tools used?
What was your role in planning vs posting?
Then you can produce a truthful upgrade such as:
“Scheduled and published 4 posts per week on Instagram using Buffer, supporting a content plan that improved average engagement from X to Y over 6 weeks.”
If you don’t have numbers, that’s fine.
Use scope and actions:
frequency
tools
audience
process
responsibility
Here’s a plug-and-play prompt you can copy:
“Act as a recruiter. I’ll paste my raw experience. Your job is to: (1) ask clarifying questions to keep it truthful, (2) rewrite it into 5 CV bullets, (3) ensure every bullet passes the 4T Truth Test, (4) tailor it to this job description.”
That’s how AI becomes your translator.
Not your liar.
Where do you struggle most with AI for job search: CV bullets, cover letters, or interview answers?
Comment one and I’ll drop a ready-to-copy prompt template for it.
