Ep31: How I turned Claude AI into a career coach and got 3 job offers in 2 weeks

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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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And every step.

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We take brings us closer

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