People move from place to place. Technology allows businesses to become more global in nature. Communities become ever more diverse. For these reasons and more, you might find yourself working in an English-speaking environment even if English isn’t your first language.
Using your non-native language in the workplace presents unique challenges, the first of which may be getting a job in the first place. What can you do to craft a compelling resume in English and get hired?
The good news is that you don’t have to make this journey alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help you to avoid common pitfalls and even improve your English language skills. Keep reading to find out how.
Use AI Text Generators to Edit Your Resume
Depending on your country of origin, you may be more familiar with the European-style curriculum vitae (CV) than the American resume. While these documents are similar, there are a few differences.
Start by asking an AI text generator like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to provide a resume template. Fill in the placeholders with your own information.
Then, feed your completed resume back into the AI assistant and ask it for suggestions. You may get feedback in the form of advice or direct rewrites of portions of your resume.
When you’re using ChatGPT to write a resume, keep in mind that AI systems can “hallucinate,” producing false or inaccurate information. Read over the results before using them. Take them as suggestions or inspiration, but don’t forget to add your own human touch.
In addition to these well-known AI systems, you can employ AI-powered proofreading software like Grammarly to check your writing as you go. The program will identify common mistakes, such as typos, improper grammar, or using the wrong word. It will also offer suggestions on how to fix it.
Consider installing Grammarly on your web browser’s toolbar so that it can proofread everything you type, including emails and your job application.
Use AI as Your Personal Translator
What if you’re struggling to find the right words in English? Don’t worry—even speakers who have been using English for years sometimes forget uncommon words.
AI offers a solution to this problem as well. You can use AI text generators as an instant translator. Type a sentence in your language, along with the prompt “Translate this sentence into English.” Be sure to read over the results to make sure they make sense.
Do these AI systems know your language? Probably. When I asked ChatGPT how many languages it knew, it listed “English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many others, as well as several regional and less commonly spoken languages.”
I wanted to test it out, so I asked if it could translate Tok Pisin, a language from Papua New Guinea, into English. It said yes, so I typed out a phrase I knew, and it was able to translate it!
As noted earlier, you should be aware that the translations may not always be perfect or accurate. When I asked Google Gemini how many languages it spoke, it admitted: “I can translate between many languages, though the quality and accuracy can vary depending on the language pair.”
Prepare for the Interview
After the resume, the next step will be your job interview. You might be nervous, especially if you worry that you will not express yourself fluently.
Something you can do today—whether you have an upcoming interview or not—is to practice your English language skills. Apps like Duolingo have AI-enhanced courses that help you learn conversational English.
You can also use AI to practice mock interviews. I asked Google Gemini to present me with common interview questions. I typed out an answer and asked, “Would that be a good answer?”
Gemini’s response was a surprisingly good example of interview coaching. It said that my answer “provided a starting point,” then outlined how I could make it better. This included both samples of how I could phrase the answer differently and explanations as to why this was necessary.
Knowing what to expect from your job interview can help you approach it with confidence. Ask your favorite AI text generator to provide interview questions specific to the job title or industry you are applying to. Keep tweaking your answers until you feel that you can express yourself well.
Key Takeaways
AI assistance can make the job search process—from building your resume to acing your interview—much easier. This tool is especially valuable if you are an English learner entering an English-speaking work environment.
When you know that your resume accurately reflects your skills and you’ve mastered likely questions your hiring manager may ask, you can move forward with confidence. You can also use the AI language skills you’ve learned to optimize all your written communications and to offer fast and efficient translations when needed.