3 Elevate your job search with Copilot

Navigating today’s job market can be challenging. Microsoft Copilot can be your dedicated AI companion by giving you personalized assistance throughout your job-seeking journey.

In this video, you learn how to use Copilot to enhance your job search.

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In today’s job market, having additional support can make a big difference.

Microsoft Copilot is your dedicated AI companion to give you that extra support. It can offer personal assistance throughout your job-seeking journey.

Whether you are looking for your first job or an experienced professional, Copilot can help you navigate the complexities of finding the right job with confidence and ease.

To help jump start your job search, you can ask Copilot to create a job search strategy.

‘Help me create a concise job search strategy that includes online applications and networking.’

Copilot will provide actionable steps tailored to your needs, such as networking, utilising online job boards, engaging with recruiters, and more.

Now that you have a job search strategy, maybe you are ready to update your CV and reach out to your network.

You can ask Copilot: ‘Draft a short networking email for my LinkedIn contacts and suggest a professional Microsoft CV template.’

Copilot will create a draft networking email for you to edit and send to contacts. It will also suggest free CV templates for your use.

Once you’ve selected a CV template, you can use Copilot to tailor your CV to a specific job.

Simply provide the details from the job description along with your relevant experience, and Copilot will guide you in optimising your CV accordingly.

For example, you can ask: ‘Review my draft CV and cover letter for a marketing manager role and suggest improvements’.

Copilot can provide feedback or help enhance them to align with the job.

Copilot can also guide you through online job boards like LinkedIn.

You can request: ‘Provide guidance on how I can find instructional design roles on LinkedIn.’

Recruiters are a vital part of the job market.Two women shake hands at a desk.

To communicate effectively with them, you can ask:‘Help me prepare a short, impactful introduction highlighting my skills and experience.’

Copilot can ensure your qualifications and experience are presented in the best light.

Preparing for interviews can be nerve-wracking. Copilot acts as a mock interview trainer.

As an example, you can practice by asking something like ‘I have a 6th grade math teacher interview next week. Can we conduct a mock interview for practice?’Voice-over:Copilot will offer tips on answering common questions and provides feedback on your responses, such as helping you eliminate filler words like ‘um’ and ‘like’ from your answer.

If you are considering a career change, Copilot can suggest new paths based on your interests, strengths and passions.

‘Copilot, I am contemplating a career change. Given my customer service experience and interest in technology, suggest suitable career paths.’

Or maybe you decided you want to be a graphic designer but unsure what skills you need to make that a reality.

To research this desired career path, you can ask Copilot: ‘What are the skills needed for an entry level graphic design position?’

Copilot can transform your job search.

From crafting a strategy to preparing for interviews, Copilot is there every step of the way.

It’s in not just about finding a job, it is about finding the right job for you.

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Copilot can help you:

• Create a job search strategy: Copilot can help develop a tailored strategy that includes online applications and networking.

  Example prompt: ‘Help me create a job search strategy that includes online applications and networking.’

• Update your resume and network: Copilot can draft networking emails and suggest professional resume templates.

  Example prompt: ‘Draft a short networking email for my LinkedIn contacts and suggest a professional resume template.’

• Tailor your resume and cover letter: Copilot can help optimize your resume and cover letter for specific job applications.

  Example prompt: ‘Review my draft resume and cover letter for the marketing manager role and suggest improvements to better align with the job description.’

• Navigate online job boards: Copilot provides guidance on finding roles on platforms like LinkedIn.

  Example prompt: ‘Provide guidance on how I can find instructional design roles on LinkedIn.’

• Communicate with recruiters: Copilot helps you prepare introductions to highlight your skills and experience.

  Example prompt: ‘Help prepare a short introduction that highlights my skills and experience to a recruiter on LinkedIn.’

• Prepare for interviews: Copilot acts as a mock interview coach by offering tips and feedback on your responses.

  Example prompt: ‘I have an interview next week for a job as a sixth-grade math teacher. Can we conduct a mock interview for practice?’

• Explore career paths: Copilot suggests new career paths based on your interests and strengths.

  Example prompt: ‘Copilot, I’m contemplating a career change. Given my customer service experience and interest in technology, suggest suitable career paths.’

• Research careers: Copilot provides information on the skills that you need for specific roles.

  Example prompt: ‘What are the skills needed for an entry-level graphic design position?’

With Microsoft Copilot, your job search becomes more manageable and efficient. Copilot is there at every step of the process to help you find the right job.