He Creates a GPT to Apply and Lands a Job at PayPal

After several months of unsuccessful applications, Amar Saurabh, a product manager with experience at Meta and TikTok, designed a custom GPT to assist him in his job search. Set up in an hour and a half with the $20 subscription to ChatGPT, this assistant generated tailored messages, adjusted his CV, and prepared him for interviews. Despite some errors to watch out for, the tool helped him secure a position at PayPal.

Targeted Messages, Adjusted CV, and Interview Assistance, but Errors to Correct

Amar Saurabh explains that his assistant generates personalized messages and suggests relevant contacts along with their email addresses. It also tailors his CV to the requirements of targeted positions and helped him prepare for interviews by highlighting key points to emphasize. However, the tool has its limitations: it still makes mistakes and can overlook important elements. A simple reminder like, "Hey, you have all my information. Do you remember our conversation?" is usually enough to set things right. This approach accompanied Amar Saurabh until he landed a job at PayPal.

Setup in an Hour and a Half with ChatGPT's Paid Offer

To automate his applications, Amar Saurabh created a custom GPT in under two hours, with the setup completed in an hour and a half. He notes that custom GPTs are available for free, but the $20 monthly subscription allows for uploading more documents. He named his assistant "Job Search Advisor for Product Management," integrated his CV, a link to his LinkedIn profile, and information about his projects, then indicated he was looking for a senior product manager position.

From Initial Stagnation to Transitioning to a Dedicated GPT

Amar Saurabh, a product manager who worked for five years at Meta and then at TikTok, wanted to join a more established and stable company in the United States. After applying to numerous firms, he only secured two or three interviews over several months. He then turned to generative AI but reported that ChatGPT did not really help him: accustomed to discussing various topics with the chatbot, he found that it got lost when it came to generating personalized messages for LinkedIn. This realization led him to create a dedicated assistant.