Guiding Intentional AI Use in Students’ Career Development
Bartlett Academic Success Center 316
This session explores how career development professionals can support students to use AI tools thoughtfully and ethically. We will discuss prompt engineering strategies that center revision, self-reflection, and critical evaluation as students explore career paths, create application materials, prepare for interviews, and craft professional communication.
Session Outcomes
Frame AI as a resource that supports student learning, reflection, and skill development.
Apply prompts and strategies that promote critical evaluation, agency, and authenticity.
Learn how students can use AI to support career exploration, application materials, interview preparation, and professional communication.
Presenter
Tricia Sherrard
Assistant Director for Career Programming
Northern Arizona University
Jason Gihle
Career Development Manager
Northern Arizona University

