Making sense of job descriptions

 Purpose

Job postings can be overwhelming at times, often filled with specialised terminology and specific language. Consequently, it can be difficult to comprehend the job's actual requirements, which is crucial once you stumble upon a job advertisement.

To tackle this issue, generative AI can assist you in analysing job posts to provide a clear understanding of the job's essence. Additionally, it will leverage this understanding to guide you on what to include in your resume, cover letter, and emphasise the relevant skills. 

 Prompt

These prompts have been tested in Microsoft Copilot for Web.

I'll provide you with a job description in my next prompt. Your goal is to help me make sense of the job description.

Follow-up prompts

Which keywords or phrases should I incorporate into my resume or cover letter when pursuing this job?

Are there any particular experiences you recommend emphasizing in my application?

Advice

If the generative AI doesn't initiate an explanation of the job role after pasting the job post, you can prompt it by saying something like, "Please make sense of the job description provided above" to encourage the AI to describe the job role.

 Explanation

When it comes to job descriptions, generative AI utilises its understanding of language and knowledge acquired during training to analyse and interpret the content. It can identify key details such as job titles, responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills mentioned in the text. The AI generates responses based on the patterns it learned from the training data to provide explanations. It uses its understanding of the job domain and general knowledge to generate coherent and informative descriptions of the job role. It can break down complex technical terms or niche language into simpler explanations, making it easier for users to comprehend.

 Examples