Searching for your dream job? Google's new career AI tool can help – and it's free

Applying for jobs is hard work, but, before you get to that stage, you must figure out what roles to apply to. For many, this is challenging due to factors such as pivoting careers, returning to the workforce after years off, or unfamiliarity with the job-search process. Google has launched a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can help.

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Career Dreamer

On Wednesday, Google unveiled Career Dreamer, a tool that helps users find skills and opportunities that best match the person’s experiences based on a couple of quick prompts. Using AI to analyze patterns between educational backgrounds, skills, and interests, the tool can output career possibilities that could be a match. 

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The experience is free, and, from trying it myself, I would say the prompts take less than five minutes to answer. Once you are given a web of jobs to explore, you can collaborate with Gemini to take the next step, including drafting a cover letter and refining your resume.

My experience

To get started, I visited the Career Dreamer webpage. There, I hit start and answered some questions about myself, such as my current role, tasks, and skills. 

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After I entered my job title, the experience generated tasks corresponding to what a “tech reporter” typically does and allowed me to pick roles that apply to my job. This part of the process was instrumental because the output was tailored to my role, and oftentimes, it is hard to think of experiences on the spot. 

Once I was done with the questions, I could add interests, education, and more experiences before seeing my job results on the web. The tool also generated a “Career Identity Statement,” a blurb describing who you are. You can copy and paste this statement for your materials, or if it doesn’t align, you can click the “Re-generate” button. 

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Below is what my generated statement said about me using my responses: 

“I am a skilled journalist and content creator with a proven ability to explain complex technical topics clearly and engagingly. My background as a reporter for Tech has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the tech industry. I excel at conducting thorough research, interviewing experts, and crafting compelling narratives across various media. I am adept at identifying key trends and insights and passionate about using my communication skills to inform and engage audiences.” 

Once I was ready, I clicked the button to explore the results and was shown a web of possible opportunities that suited me. Some were generated from job market database results, while others were from AI outputs, both designated:

When you click on a role suggested by the database, you are presented with a job description, the source to learn more about the role, the typical degree needed, and the average salary. If you are ready to take the next step, you can also click on the “Find jobs near you” button, which takes you to job listings on Google:

If you click on a role suggested by AI, you can copy it to the clipboard and a shortcut to the Gemini chatbot interface. There, you can paste the long and detailed prompt, allowing you to learn precisely what you need about the role without having to create your own prompt. 

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Even though I am not actively looking for a role change or a new job, I enjoyed seeing all the possibilities, and I can see the tool being a helpful jumping board for career exploration. 

How you can access

All you have to do is visit the webpage and follow the instructions you are given. As seen above, the process is seamless, and you’ll access your job web quickly.