How You Can Use Free AI to Get a Job – An interview with Liz Sewell FIEP

AI might sound like something for tech experts, but it’s not! As part of the Grow programme, women are invited to join this short, practical session led by Liz Sewell FIEP, all about using free AI tools like ChatGPT to make job searching quicker, easier, and more effective. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to use AI on your phone to help with everything from writing a CV to preparing for interviews. It’s designed for women on Grow who want to build confidence, learn a new skill, and take control of their next steps.What is the name of your session? It’s called How You Can Use Free AI to Get a Job. The idea is to show women how tools like ChatGPT can help them apply for jobs, write better CVs and cover letters, and even prepare for interviews. What is your session about? It’s about showing women how free AI tools can support them and we do it in a practical way that is easy to follow. Can you describe what happens during a typical session? We go through how to use ChatGPT step-by-step. I explain how to ask it questions and show real examples and encourage women to try it on their phones during the session. Who is the session for? It’s for women on the GRoW programme who want to feel more confident using new technology, especially those who are applying for jobs or preparing to re-enter work. Many are women with English as a second language who are finding the job market hard to navigate. They may lack confidence or just not know what’s out there to help them, especially free tools like this. What makes this session helpful or different from other support available? AI tools like ChatGPT are fantastic. They can:

• Create a CV
• Look for jobs
• Compare your CV to job descriptions and person specs
• Help you make a tailored CV for the job
• Write a cover letter
• Identify likely interview questions
• Help you answer them

And they can do all of this in people’s first language — for free. What kind of feedback have you had? They really like it. One woman said “I didn’t realise this was available to me for free on my phone — it’s a game-changer.” Lots of women leave feeling excited and surprised at how much it can help. Do participants come back again? Yes — to get more ideas, as things are getting better every day. AI is changing fast, and each session brings new ideas. Women come back to learn more and explore new ways to use the tools. What do they get out of it? They feel they are levelling up their opportunities. They’ve gained a new skill that gives them more control and confidence. It’s not just practical, it’s empowering. What changes or progress have you seen? It really builds confidence, self-esteem, and hope. Using these tools helps them feel more confident about taking the next step. t’s about learning a new, really easy skill and you don’t have to be good at tech — we keep it simple.What would you say to someone who’s unsure about joining? It’s 30 minutes that could change your life.