EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 19 MIN
How to Use AI for Job Searching: Getting Past HR Screening Tools
from How I Use AI · host Heather Murray
Ever send dozens of job applications and hear nothing back? AI is screening your application before any human sees it. But you can use AI to get past those filters. I'm chatting with Dr. Kara Elam, a health policy expert who's been using ChatGPT to navigate a tough job market. She shares how she trains AI to sound like her, writes cold emails that get executive responses, and tackles the blank page of death problem we all face. This is honest, practical advice for job hunting, which can be so useful when you're juggling applications, family, and save time wherever you can. "The blank page is scary. AI gives you a starting place." — Dr. Kara Elam You’ll hear about: Why both job seekers and HR departments are using AI How to train ChatGPT to understand your unique voice Getting past AI screening tools with keyword optimisation The blank page problem and why AI helps overcome it Catching AI mistakes before hitting send on applications Writing cold emails that get responses from executives Using AI to evaluate if jobs will make you happy Episode Resources: ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com Connect With Dr. Kara Elam: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kara-elam-ab661922/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/ AI For Non Techies on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-for-non-techies/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies Become an AI trainer - https://nontechies.ai/become-an-ai-trainer/ Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/
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