Creating STAR Stories and Cover Letters Using AI

by John Earnat https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ernat/

You can watch this presentation on the CareerUSA YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/zzfFid7Ff44?si=TfGFcZSYzoEjd1La (about 30 minutes into video)

What is a STAR Story? Powerful structured and compelling answers to behavioral questions.
Mini-story showcases skills and experiences in a clear and memorable way

The STAR story format
Situation - Set the Scene
Task - Define Your Responsibility
Action - Detail the Steps You Took
Result - Highlight the Outcome

Samples AI Prompts:
1. STAR Stories
• Open Gemini and attach resume
• “Generate 15 STAR stories for name to use in Interviews”
2. T Cover Letter
• Open Gemini and attach resume and job description
• ASK – “Generate a T cover format letter for the attached files. Top section with introduction and interest in position, Table with requirements on the left column and qualifications in right column.”
3. Using AI to see if you match Job Description
• Open Gemini and attach resume and job description
4. ASK – “Generate a T cover format letter for the attached files. Table with what you will need on the left column and qualifications in right column and 3rd column for analysis