Use Copilot to help get the job you want

Update January 23, 2024: At Microsoft, we are always updating and testing features to offer our users the best possible experiences as we experiment with new approaches to functionality. To improve the user experience and streamline our tools that empower creativity, Bing Image Creator is now Designer and Bing Chat is now Copilot. Create wow-worthy images with your words and AI with Designer, and try Copilot, your AI-powered search assistant for the web.

Copilot can help you conduct online research, plan a vacation, or even learn a new language. But did you know Copilot can also help you go after your next great job? Whether you’re looking for a new job, planning to switch careers, or seeking to develop your professional skills, Copilot can offer you valuable advice and guidance. Learn more about how you can use Copilot as your AI-powered career coach for help landing the right job for you.

Get AI-powered resumé and cover letter help

When you’re networking or job hunting, having a well-written resumé and cover letter that accurately showcases your qualifications and achievements is crucial. Copilot can help you with writing, improving, or optimizing your resumé and cover letter. You can copy and paste your resumé or cover letter into Copilot and ask it to give you help or feedback.

Here are some examples of prompts that you can put into Copilot for resumé or cover letter help:

• I’m applying for a social media manager job. Can you help improve my resumé for this job?
• I’m really good at brand strategy. How can I reflect this better in my resumé?
  
• I’m organized, creative, and a team player. I have five years of experience in marketing. Can you write a brief resumé introduction based on this information?
  

Use Copilot as your AI-powered job interview coach

If you struggle with interviewing, you’re not alone. Copilot can help you prepare for an interview by giving you tips on how to answer common interview questions. You can also practice your interview skills with Copilot by having a mock interview with it. You can even ask Copilot to give you examples of good or bad answers to specific questions.

Here are some examples of questions you can ask Copilot to give you AI-powered job interview help:

• I’m applying for an entry-level data science position. What are some questions I can expect in the interview?
• What’s a good way to answer questions about your weaknesses in a job interview?
  
• I say “like” and “um” a lot in job interviews. Can you give me tips to help me stop using these filler words?
  
• What are some good questions to ask the interviewer at the end of the interview?
  

Use Copilot for career exploration

It’s said that the average person changes careers at least five times in their lifetime. If you’re not sure what career path to pursue or you want to explore other options, Copilot can help you discover your next job based on your interests, strengths, and passions.

You can ask Copilot to suggest careers that suit your personality, skills, and goals. You can also ask Copilot to give you information about different careers, such as the education requirements, job outlook, and pros and cons. You can even ask Copilot to help you find relevant courses, programs, or resources that can help you learn more about a career or prepare for it.

Try these examples of prompts for career exploration:

• What are the best careers for someone who’s good at math?
• What are jobs you can get without a master’s degree?
  
• What are some high-paying creative jobs?
  

Get professional development help from Copilot

When you use Copilot as your AI-powered career coach, you can ask it to help you improve your professional skills. If you want to improve your skills or learn new ones that can boost your career prospects, Copilot can help you find the best resources to do so. Ask Copilot to recommend books, articles, podcasts, videos, courses, or other resources that can help you learn or improve a professional skill.

Try these prompts to help you improve your professional skills:

• What are some online courses that I can take to learn coding?
• What podcasts would benefit people in the hospitality industry?
  
• What are the best books for someone who is interested in becoming a doctor should read?
  

Receive motivation and inspiration from your AI-powered career coach

Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or discouraged in your career journey? Whether you’re having a hard time finding a new job or are having trouble adjusting to a new one, Copilot can help you overcome these career-related challenges by giving you motivation and inspiration.

Here are some examples of prompts that you can put in Copilot for some career inspiration:

• I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs but still haven’t heard back from any of them. Can you help me stay motivated?
• I’m having trouble adjusting to my new job that I started last month. Can you provide motivational insights to help me adjust?
  
• I’m frustrated with the people on my team at work. How can I stay positive at work?
  

Excel professionally by using Copilot to help you get the job you really want. Try Copilot today to get resumé help, interview assistance, and more.