This page is a high level overview of the Ai introduction course, designed to speed you through the learning curve to use Ai. Face to face or online, this is a 60 minute course designed to take a candidate from knowing nothing about Ai, to be carrying home an Ai personal assistant on their phone and an ability to apply to new job roles with a customised CV and Cover Letter.
Beyond the Hype: AI Skills You’ll Actually Use.
“This course is different. It *thinks* different. And for an example… right now, I want you to pull out your mobile phone! Go on, it’s not a trick… yet! 😉”
What You’ll Learn Today:
- 📱Get powerful AI tools onto your phone, ready to use in minutes.
- 🎤How to *talk* to AI, not just type.
- 🚀Turn AI into your personal career coach to revamp your CV, find jobs, and craft killer cover letters.
The best part? The skills you learn here today, you’ll be taking home with you tonight. No fancy computers needed, just your phone!
1. Choose Your AI
First, you need an AI app on your phone. These are the most popular options. Click on a logo to see the simple, step-by-step installation instructions for your phone’s operating system (iOS or Android). Pick one to start with!
2. Master the Basics
Now that you have an AI app, let’s cover two fundamental skills: talking to your AI and giving it information about you. These are the keys to unlocking its full potential.
Speak Up! How to Talk to Your AI
Why use voice? It’s faster, easier, and feels more natural. Look for the microphone icon in your app’s chat box.
- Look for the Microphone Icon (🎤): It’s usually near where you type.
- Tap the Microphone: The app will start listening.
- Start Speaking: Speak clearly and naturally.
- Stop Speaking/Send: The app will convert your speech to text. Review and send!
Feed Your AI: How to Give It Your CV
The more your AI knows about you, the better it can help. The easiest way is to copy and paste your CV text.
- Open your CV on your phone (in Files, Google Docs, etc.).
- Select and Copy all the text of your CV.
- Paste it into the AI Chat box in your chosen app.
- Give it a Prompt! After pasting, you must tell the AI what to do with the information.
“Here is my CV. Please review it for clarity and suggest any improvements. I’m looking for roles in marketing.”
Security Tip: Only share personal information you are comfortable with. Focus on your general skills and work experiences.
3. Job Seeker Toolkit
This is where the magic happens. Use these prompts to turn your AI into a powerful job-seeking assistant. Click a task to see example prompts, then copy them to use in your AI app.
Use these prompts after you’ve pasted your CV into the AI.
“Based on my CV, suggest ways to make my achievements more impactful using action verbs.”
“I’m applying for a [Job Title] role. How can I tailor my CV to highlight relevant experiences for this position?”
To use this, first paste the job description from a website, then paste your CV, then use this prompt.
“Using the job description and my CV I’ve just provided, write a compelling cover letter for the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. Make it professional and show my enthusiasm.”
Some AIs (like Copilot and Gemini) can search the web for you. Try these prompts.
“Based on my CV [paste CV or summarize skills], find entry-level remote jobs in digital marketing in the UK.”
“Given my skills in [list skills], what remote freelance opportunities or small business ideas could I explore?”
4. Your AI Journey Begins Now!
Congratulations! You now have the fundamental skills to use AI to supercharge your career path. Remember that practice is key.
Practice Makes Perfect:
- 🧪Experiment with different prompts and be specific.
- ↔️Try different AI tools to see which you prefer for different tasks.
- 💡Don’t be afraid to be creative! Use AI to brainstorm business ideas, write marketing copy, or learn new skills.