Students are increasingly turning to AI to explore careers, draft resumes, prepare for interviews, and search for opportunities. While these tools can be valuable, many students don’t know how to use them effectively or ethically.
To help address this need, the Fleishman Career Center has developed a new student-facing guide, Using AI in Your Career Development. The resource provides practical guidance, ethical considerations, and sample prompts that encourage students to use AI as a tool to strengthen critical thinking rather than replace it.
We recognize that AI raises important environmental, sustainability, and ethical concerns, and that not everyone embraces its use. However, because many students are already engaging with these technologies, we believe it’s important to equip them with the knowledge to use AI responsibly and intentionally.
Below are examples of how faculty and staff can introduce this resource in courses, advising conversations, and career-related assignments.
Students can use AI to:
- Brainstorm career paths related to course concepts or disciplinary skills.
- Identify transferable skills developed through a project, lab, presentation, or research experience.
- Compare workplace cultures or employers within a field.
- Analyze a job description to better understand industry expectations.
- Generate thoughtful questions before an informational interview with an alumnus or employer.
