Introduction: Welcome to the AI and Careers Self Study Pack

Navigating your career journey can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re not sure where to begin. But you don’t have to do it alone. This self-study pack is here to guide you, step-by-step, using a powerful new tool that’s changing how people approach job searching: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

AI won’t hand you the “perfect” job or write your CV for you — and it shouldn’t. But what it can do is act as a thinking partner. It can help you reflect on your strengths, generate career ideas, break down job descriptions, improve your applications, and prepare for interviews — all while making the process feel less daunting and more doable.

Whether you’re unsure about your direction or already have a dream job in mind, this pack is designed to help you make smarter use of AI in every stage of your job search. It will encourage you to try different methods of prompting to see which yields the best results, provide examples, and mini tasks, you’ll build your confidence and skills — and learn how to collaborate with AI in a way that’s personal, authentic, and effective.

By the end of this pack you will be able to:

Use AI to uncover career paths that align with your values and skills

Research roles, companies, and industries like a pro

Tailor strong applications that reflect who you are

Prepare for interviews with clarity and confidence

You bring the ambition — AI helps you shape the plan. Let’s get started.