Nigerian professional builds AI job‑application tool, boosts interview rates
Habeeb, a Nigeria‑based professional, built an AI‑powered assistant using Claude’s API that stores his career data and generates tailored CVs, cover letters and application emails for each job. Before using the tool, he received feedback from about 30% of applications; after deploying it, responses rose to up to 50% and he secured a long‑term UK client. The system estimates how closely his experience matches a role before drafting documents, cutting the hours he once spent rewriting cover letters and freeing time for company research and interview preparation. He still reviews every output, noting occasional AI hallucinations (e.g., claiming he conducted over 1,000 interviews), and stresses that users must verify AI‑generated content, especially when it represents their professional identity. The broader lesson is that the most valuable career asset may not be mastering prompts but teaching AI to mirror one’s own expertise and judgment.
Will you invest time in teaching an AI your unique expertise to improve your job search or professional output?