The Career Center maintains sample prompts for use with generative AI chatbots throughout the career journey, from refining your resume and practicing salary negotiation to preparing elevator pitches for networking events and expanding your LinkedIn profile. You can also schedule a career coaching appointment for expert, holistic, personalized assistance! Appointments are available online and in-person.
When used thoughtfully and acknowledged properly, Gen AI tools—just like Microsoft Word and Zoom—can be helpful companions in your learning journey rather than shortcuts around doing the work. Still, not every use of Gen AI serves your goals:
Will asking a chatbot to help turn a list of ideas into a professional email save time so you can focus on research? Probably.
Will using a chatbot to write your entire reflection paper help you develop your own voice? Probably not.
These guides by other university libraries offer additional tips, resources, and questions to help you keep thinking through your Gen AI approach!
You can build your AI and research technology skills for free using tools the university already provides.
Microsoft’s AI Learning Hub: Sign in with your TU NetID to access the Microsoft Student Hub and take self-paced AI courses. Once you complete a course, you can download a PDF certificate to share—even after graduation. No need to pay for access with a personal Microsoft account. The Copilot Prompt Gallery is available to view even without logging in.
LinkedIn Learning: Use your TU NetID to log in to LinkedIn Learning and connect it to your personal LinkedIn profile. With over 900 courses on Gen AI topics like prompt engineering, project management, and data literacy, you can grow your skills and earn certifications to share on your resume or portfolio.
Note: These external platforms may feature more up-to-date Gen AI content than traditional textbooks, making them a useful supplement to your classroom learning.
