Artificial intelligence has arrived in the application process. Resumes and cover letters are created by AI, and interviews are simulated virtually. But the use of AI alone does not guarantee success. The decisive factors are how it is used and where its limits lie.
This overview summarizes the key findings from the Stettler blog articles on applying with AI and shows you how you can use AI in a targeted manner in your application process.
Optimize your resume with AI
Resumes are often read first by automated systems rather than humans. This means that your resume must be convincing not only to humans but also to machines.
As AI becomes more prevalent, individuality grows increasingly important. Generic resumes are easily overlooked. With the support of AI, you can tailor your profile precisely to the role in question.
💡 Want to dive deeper in:
Discover 15 specific AI prompts and practical examples for your resume—directly from our Stettler blog article “Optimize your resume with AI“.
Why your AI cover letter is not (yet) convincing
Many AI-generated cover letters are linguistically flawless, yet unconvincing. The reason: they remain too general and lack concrete examples, for example.
Recruiters quickly recognize such texts. They lack reference to the company, the role, and individual motivation. AI tends to reproduce familiar phrases. Without specific context, the result is a text that sounds professional but says nothing about the person.
However, when used sensibly, AI can be helpful: as a source of ideas for the structure or for revising individual passages. The prerequisite is that you provide content, such as specific project experience or measurable results. Only then can AI help you formulate these points precisely and comprehensibly.
💡 Take the next step:
Click here for the deep dive: including prompts, sample wording, and tips for a strong cover letter—directly from our Stettler blog article “Why your AI cover letter is (not yet) convincing“.
Applying with AI: Interview preparation with ChatGPT
One area where you can use AI particularly effectively is in preparing for your next job interview. Unlike written documents, this is less about perfect wording.
AI can simulate typical interview questions, ask follow-up questions from different perspectives, and give you feedback on the clarity of your answers. It can also give you feedback on your self-presentation.
💡 How to prepare effectively:
Use the AI prompts from our Stettler blog article “Applying with AI: Interview preparation with ChatGPT“, practice your answers, and go into the interview fully prepared.
Conclusion:
AI can provide targeted support in the application process, from your resume and cover letter to interview preparation. It is most useful when you use it to refine and prepare, not to automatically generate text.
Without personal content, AI texts remain interchangeable. It is crucial that you combine AI with your individual experience and clear motivation.
