AI in Career Development

AI in Career Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a productive tool and foster new directions and perspectives for career development. The resources below are to help you utilize AI as an informed user.

AI platforms can help gather information on public service roles, organizations, and career pathways.

  • Copilot/Bing – via UNC log-in (recommended, with data protection)
  • ChatGPT
  • Perplexity
  • MetaAI
  • Gemini
  • Claude
  • DALL·E
  • Bard 
  • etc.

Disclaimer 

  • While you may decide to deploy AI in your career exploration strategy, it is recommended that you consult with Allison Binkley or Shauna Hines-Farmer for more comprehensive support. 
  • Do NOT put identifying information (e.g., email, phone number, physical address) into AI platforms.

AI Use: UNC Guidance, Prompting, and Resources

UNC Guidance and Policies on Generative AI

Two Part Training from the UNC MPA Program & School of Pharmacy 

AI Use & Prompt Structure

Additional Resources

Competencies related to AI Use & Human Skills

The chart below and this article (Future-Proofing Talent in an AI-Powered World: A Sharp Competitive Advantage) describe competencies that professionals need to thrive in an AI-augmented workplace. Learn more about Career Competencies & Public Service Values.

Chart from Simucase via NACE Webinar on January 30, 2026

NACE Competencies Example Roles of AI Human Skills
Career & Self -Development Suggest learning paths based on emerging
industry trends		 Practice self-awareness to recognize when to
rely on AI vs. manual problem-solving
Communication Translate ideas into multiple languages or
technical formats		 Apply active listening to capture client nuances
and adds the “human touch”
Critical Thinking Generate rapid data summaries and
initial drafts		 Evaluate AI outputs for logic, source credibility,
and contextual accuracy
Equity & Inclusion Scan massive datasets to find patterns or
information gaps		 Audit AI content for hidden biases and ensures
inclusive representation
Leadership Simulate role-play scenarios for practice
and feedback		 Drive strategic vision and take accountability
for the final project outcome
Professionalism Automate administrative scheduling and
basic formatting		 Ensure all AI use follows compliance and
ethical conduct standards
Teamwork Synthesize meeting notes and track group
task deadlines		 Lead group consensus and build trust among
diverse human collaborators
Technology Execute repetitive, data-heavy tasks and
basic automation		 Identify which specific AI tools are best suited
for a complex professional task