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Today we're tackling something.
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A lot of us dread.
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Tailoring our resumes for each job.
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It can feel overwhelming.
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I get it.
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And I recently tried it, an AI tool
that made this process a lot easier.
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And I want to share my
honest experience with you.
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No flashy shortcuts, no false promises.
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Just doing it right.
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So tailoring a resume is one of those
things that can be incredibly daunting.
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Especially when you're trying to make sure
you stand out in a competitive job market.
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We've all been there, staring at the same
lines on tour for highlighting the right
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skills or including the right details.
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It can feel like an endless
cycle of second guessing.
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But this time I decided
to do something different.
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I used an AI tool called clod.
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And the way it helped me
was surprisingly refreshing.
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And I want to walk you through
what made it so helpful and why?
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I think it could make a real
difference for others as well.
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So here's what happened.
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I used Claude AI as a
kind of career coach.
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And right from the start, I made sure
no embellishments, no exaggerations,
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just a real and honest valuation.
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We've heard all those stories
about AI going off the rails.
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Making stuff up and I wasn't
about to let that happen.
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So I wanted this to be a genuine
something that could actually help
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me without crossing any lines.
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And you know, what.
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It did just that in a
really effective way.
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So, let me walk you through how it worked.
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Step-by-step.
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First I uploaded my resume
and Claude got to work.
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It wasn't just a quick
scan or shallow assessment.
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It went deep.
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It took the time to break
down my strongest skills.
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Roles I should consider targeting.
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Areas where I can improve.
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And even gave me specific, actionable
feedback on my executive summary.
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And what made this really stand
out was the clarity provided it.
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Wasn't just a list of what was
good and what I needed to work.
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It was insightful and it felt like a
genuinely understood the career path.
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I was aiming for.
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Claude highlighted the skills
that were most relevant for the
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roles I would interested in.
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And it pointed out areas that I
hadn't thought much about like
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certain soft skills that could
be more prominently featured.
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That kind of perspective could
be a real game changer when
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you're trying to stand out.
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But the real test came when I
used an actual job description.
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I asked what would be
a good match for this.
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And instead of just giving me a yes or no.
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Claude provided.
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Bullet points on what worked in my favor.
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Concerns about my fit, but explained
why they might not be deal breakers.
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A clear argument for
why I still had a shot.
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And let me tell you, it was
incredibly helpful to have
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this kind of detailed response.
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Instead of just feeling unsure
about whether I should apply.
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I had a nuanced perspective.
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I knew where my strengths lay, where
I might face some challenges and how
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to frame my experience in a way that
could make me a competitive candidate.
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It wasn't about inflating my
experience or trying to deceive anyone.
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It was about making sure
my true value came through.
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Here's what really impressed me.
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It helped me tackle.
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What I call the experience gap.
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You know, that feeling when you're looking
at a job and you think I could do this,
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but my experience isn't quite the same.
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That doubt can hold you back.
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Well, Claude helped me see how my
existing skills could still apply.
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It broke down the job description.
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And showed me how my background,
even if not a perfect match, had
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the right foundational elements
that could transfer effectively.
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It gave me confidence and that
confidence made all the difference.
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It even crafted a cover letter
that addressed that gap, head
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on without making anything up.
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Instead it highlighted my transferable
skills and connected the dots.
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I hadn't fully seen.
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It was like having someone show me how
my experience could bring real value
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in a new context and the best part,
it didn't feel forced to artificial.
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It was authentic.
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And that authenticity made me
feel good about applying for walls
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that I might not have otherwise
even considered or overlooked.
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And the best part.
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It did all of this in a
simple, organized way.
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Ready to copy and paste.
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No hassle.
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The suggestions were easy
to understand and implement.
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I didn't have to spend hours formatting
or second guessing if it was doing
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more harm than good, it saved me time.
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But more importantly, it saved me
from a lot of stress and uncertainty.
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This is important because
today's job market.
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It's about more than just
having the right skills.
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It's about showing why
you're the right fit.
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And that takes a thoughtful approach.
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It's not about sending out
hundreds of generic applications.
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It's about taking the time
to make each one count.
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The days of mass applying and hoping for
the best or over employers are looking
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for candidates who truly fit the role.
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And that means being
intentional and strategic.
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One thing I want to emphasize this.
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Isn't just about trying
to hack the system.
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It's about being genuine and presenting
yourself in the best light possible.
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And that's what made this
experience so powerful for me.
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I wasn't trying to be someone I'm not
pretending that I had experienced.
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I didn't have, instead I was
able to see and present the real
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value of experience I do have.
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And that felt incredibly empowering.
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So let's do wrap up.
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Here's a challenge for you.
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Next time you're applying for a job.
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Don't go for the quick and
easy mass application approach.
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Take a closer look at how you
fit the role and make sure
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your resume and cover letter.
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Tell that story clearly.
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Whether use an AI tool like clot or
not taking that extra time could be
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the difference between getting lost in
the pile and landing that interview.
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It's about quality over quantity.
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Each application should reflect why
you are uniquely suited for that role.
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And if you do use a tool like Claude,
approach it with honesty, be clear
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about your goals and let it help
you bridge those gaps thoughtfully.
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The job search process can be tough.
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But it's also an opportunity to
learn more about yourself and grow.
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Use every tool at your disposal,
but stay true to who you are.
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Thanks for tuning in today.
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If you found this helpful.
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Share it with a friend whose job
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next time, keep learning, keep
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growing and keep pushing forward.
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We're all in this together.
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And every step.
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We take brings us closer
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