Unlocking AI Proficiency: How to Stand Out When Applying for Jobs
By Kraig Kleeman
“When job descriptions demand a wizard’s experience for entry-level pay, it’s time to conjure up your inner AI guru and cast a spell with your skill set.” – Erik Severinghaus, Founder and CEO
Introduction
If improving your abilities, you maybe saw how AI tools like ChatGPT appear more and more in workplaces. At Bloomfilter, where we always try to go further with AI technology, I see big jump in need for people who not only understand AI but know very well how to use it successfully.
How to Show Off Your AI Smarts When Job Hunting
So, you are wanting to get a job and want to show your AI abilities, but not sure how? First think about every time you have used AI tools. Maybe it was for school project, at an old job or while playing with personal projects. Got something? Great! Make sure to explain these experiences on your resume or talk about them in interviews.
Here is useful advice: It looks very good if you share a story about when you used AI to solve an issue or improve something. For example, maybe at your part-time job, you helped make customer service faster with AI tools. Or in a school project, perhaps you used data analytics that saved lots of time for everyone involved. Telling these stories shows you understand AI well and know how to use it in a good way.
What’s the Real Deal with “Entry Level” Positions?
Now, talking about something tricky—entry-level jobs that don’t really look “entry-level.” It can be very confusing because many job advertisements ask for some years of experience even though they say the position is for beginners. If you’re straight out of school, this can be pretty frustrating.
But no worry, I have some suggestions. First, remember all things you have done before—like internships, big school projects, or any leadership roles in student clubs. These count like real-life skills. When you write your resume or speak in interview, tell about these experiences to show that you’re ready to start working right away.
Networking can change everything. Try to contact school alumni, talk with professors, or go to industry events. Sometimes, the best chances happen from talking with people instead of looking at job ads. And it’s good to remember about doing volunteer work too. It maybe not give money, but it full in experience and can show your skills and hard work.
Wrapping Up
When entering job world, knowing AI can make you special. For getting real beginner position, important to show how your different experiences from school or volunteer work make you good choice. Remember, it is not only about what you know—it’s about how you use this knowledge and your desire to learn more. So, stay positive and be ready to show your best!
About Erik Severinghaus
Erik Severinghaus is a highly successful entrepreneur, author, and mountaineer. If his accomplishments and aspirations were to draw inspiration from natural icons, he could be described as a fusion of Mark Zuckerberg’s visionary approach to business and Tony Stark’s electrifying approach to saving humanity. He possesses keen business acumen and a flair for captivating customers, investors, and marketing partners.
Erik’s entrepreneurial spirit is boundless, as evidenced by his track record of founding, operating and exiting multiple ventures that have created a combined $600M in value. Erik’s investment skills are striking. He was a founding investor in Hyde Park Angels which recently helped ShipBob achieve unicorn status. He raised $6M startup capital for his newest venture, Bloomfilter, which is growing by triple digits, quarter over quarter.
As an endurance athlete, Erik has conquered some of the world’s tallest peaks, including Mt. Everest in 2018. In his public appearances, Erik is quick to discuss that learning to navigate through the valleys in his business life is what has led him to properly navigate the victories.