Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in your job search? Career Services is highlighting seven mistakes that employers flag as ones that may cost you the job:
Generic Responses: Applications with overly generic or vague answers that lack personalization or specific details about the organization, role or your own experiences.
Inconsistent Writing Style: Sudden changes in tone, vocabulary or writing style within the same document can suggest parts were generated by AI.
Repetitive Phrases: Frequent repetition of certain phrases or keywords can be a sign of AI-generated content.
Unrealistic Claims: Exaggerated achievements or skills that seem too good to be true without substantial evidence (particularly for someone who is newer to the workforce).
Inaccurate Information: Presence of factual errors or outdated information that AI might generate without proper context.
Plagiarism: Content that closely matches other sources, indicating potential copy-pasting or AI-generated plagiarism.
Technical Jargon Overload: Excessive use of technical terms, industry jargon or corporate buzzwords that seem out of place or unnecessary for the role.
Keep this advice in mind from Julia Guzzo, Canada Campus Program Manager for Nokia: “AI can be a very helpful tool when used correctly, but it’s important that you are authentically you. You know your skills and abilities better than anyone else, and this is your opportunity to showcase them.”
Have questions about using AI appropriately in your job search? Make an appointment with Career Services or stop by 401 Tory during drop-in hours, Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Academic, Employability, News
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