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Version: HER WAKA 2026

Hands-On Exercises

These exercises will be completed during the March 2026 workshop with facilitator support. You can also revisit them at your own pace afterwards.

Exercise 1: Write a Cover Letter with AI​

Goal: Use an AI writing assistant to draft a tailored cover letter.

  1. Find a job listing

    Go to Seek or Indeed and find a job listing that interests you. Copy the job description.

  2. Open an AI assistant

    Go to ChatGPT or Claude. Create a free account if you do not have one.

  3. Write your prompt

    Paste the job description and ask the AI to help you write a cover letter. For example: "Help me write a cover letter for this role. I have experience in [your experience]. Keep it professional and under one page."

  4. Review and personalise

    Read through the AI's draft carefully. Edit it to sound like you — add your own experiences, adjust the tone, and correct any details.

Goal: Use AI features on job platforms to find relevant roles.

  1. Set up job alerts

    On Seek or Indeed, set up AI-powered job alerts based on your skills and preferences.

  2. Optimise your profile

    Use LinkedIn's AI suggestions to improve your profile headline and summary.

  3. Explore recommendations

    Review the AI-recommended jobs on each platform. Note which ones match your goals and why.

Exercise 3: Explore an AI Tool​

Goal: Get comfortable using an AI assistant for everyday tasks.

  1. Choose a tool

    Pick one of the AI tools introduced in the workshop (ChatGPT, Claude, or Grammarly).

  2. Ask it questions

    Try asking the tool to explain a concept, summarise an article, or help you practise interview answers.

  3. Reflect

    Think about how this tool could help you in your job search. What worked well? What surprised you?

Remember: AI is a tool to support you, not to do the work for you. Always review, personalise, and fact-check any AI-generated content.