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Anon230384 · 16 Nov 2025

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HELP I'm using chat gpt to write a cover leteer but it sounds obviously AI. I've googled cover letter examples and they all have the same formal, weird tone and AI phrasing. If you use chatgpt ,what are some prompts you use make it to sound more natural?

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Anon047626 · 13 Nov 2025

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Tips for resumes please! I have been using the same free resume template for my whole life and it's time for a change. Where can I get a good one for free?

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SEEK Admin · 24 Jul 2025

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Writing a cover letter? 📝 Switch 'To Whom it May Concern' for one of these: ➡️ Dear [person's name] ➡️ To the hiring manager ➡️ Dear Sir or Madam ➡️ To the [department name] "To Whom it May Concern" is OK if you don't know who'll be reading your email. But for a cover letter, it's best to address who you're trying to impress. 🤩 More on the topic here: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/when-and-how-to-use-to-whom-it-may-concern What's your go-to salutation, friends?

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Anon446102 · 24 Dec 2025

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Hey guys, I need some tips with making my first resume - does anyone have any recomendations for an online resume builder or design template they've used? Any help appreciated.

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Anon539849 · 18d ago

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I'm applying to dozens of jobs per week and I don't want to send my reference contact details out with every resume/application. Will leaving references off my resume reduce my chances of getting an interview?

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Matthew · 9 Mar 2026

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Success is a process! Thinking I was well prepared to start in the driving sector became a long journey of discovering that I needed to hurdle a half dozen gates before feeling confident to apply for the right role. Even though my skill level was sufficient I quickly discovered that I couldn’t tick all the boxes on most application through seek. Now over two months later I have met a co worker who succeeded after a concentrated CV he starts today. Inspiring me to continue on my quest

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Anon561639 · 10 Dec 2025

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I need some advice on how to write a cover letter if you don't have much experience. I've had some casual retail jobs in the past, but nothing corporate and now I'm applying as a graduate for office roles and I just don't know how to sell myself because my experience is kind of irrelevant. Can anyone give any tips on what I should focus on?

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Anon006029 · 17 Nov 2025

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The front door is locked; use the side window. Stop blaming yourself for the rejection emails. You aren't fighting a person; you're fighting a keyword-matching robot. Most ads here are just "process" for roles already promised to someone else. How to win: - Stop being an "Applicant." Start being a "Solution." - Identify the Manager. Message them directly: "I saw X problem on your site, here is how I’d fix it." Make the interview a formality. Skip the queue.

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SEEK Admin · 24 Jul 2025

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It's all about AI these days—and here's how you can make it work for you. Get AI to help you write a cover letter. 🤖 🤙 Do this: ✍️ Get your prompts on point ✍️ Tailor AI's words with your info ✍️ Get the right keywords in there ✍️ Give it a personal touch There's more to it, but we covered it all here: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-using-ai Do you use AI in your job hunt? Tell us how below.

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Brigitte · 22 Jul 2025

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I’m really confused about the use of AI to write resumes and cover letters. On the one hand, I’m hearing it’s a bad look to prospective employers, and seems like you’ve made minimal effort. But on the other, we’re being told that we need to adopt and embrace the use of AI in our every day. Thoughts?