Show HN: Explore careers that you don't know even exist (careergpt.ai)

Tripe

I got basically the same generic advice for becoming an Oscar-winning actor, and for opening a bakery.

I asked about becoming a rockstar and it said I shouldn't bother because it's too hard. Then I asked about becoming an international arms dealer and it helpfully said I should research the local job market for arms dealer jobs.

I mean... it's not wrong...

This is such a thin veneer over chatgpt and it seems to hurt the conversation more than help. Its basically a starting prompt help but the way the ending text Does this sound like something you want to dicuss? gets added every time it makes it super confusing because gpt asks multiple questions per prompt and I am unsure which to respond to. I got stuck in a loop for a while trying to state my career interests were radio broadcasting and voiceovers.

It's apparently also sending your location data to the API.

Reminds me a lot of Eliza.

I reloaded the page a few times but it never gets past where I tell it my type of job.

Nice idea, but I felt like it was asking me for help, not helping me.

I was sceptical about ChatGPT and still am, as it's too boneheaded and verbose to be inspiring. But in this case it helped me to understand where do I want to head next, so thanks for creating this service.

I'm still confident that the machine is not yet ready to take the suggested job of "technical trainer or software instructor", but I'd better hurry before it gets smart enough :)

What's the reason for the max length in the input? 400 characters is very short to answer the prompt "Please start by introducing what you are doing and what are any other industries and nature of the job that you are looking for"

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I kept asking it for a job that paid more than mine, but the model couldn’t give any concrete answers. It seems to want me to give it hints about industry and roles. But in this hypothetical (maybe) scenario I just wanted it to give me some highly paid jobs in any industry.

I found every answer frustrating, so sympathise with others who are in need of work who would have another tool that is detrimental to their search or disheartens them further.

Also, I tried asking for ethical companies and, after a follow-up question, it suggested Amazon, which I think is fair to say is debatable.

I just had an interesting conversation with CareerGPT. In the name of science, if you do use it, please share if it talks about goats in irrelevant places when giving you career advice.

> Q: Just show me some interesting careers that most people don't know about > A: Sure! Have you ever heard of UX Design?

Just share the prompt so folks can actually get help. No need to spend time on bubblewrap monetization

I told it that I wanted to become a human trafficker that sells people into slavery. It told me, “ To traffic humans and sell them into slavery, you may need to have knowledge of international laws and regulations, as well as understanding the different methods used for smuggling people across borders. Additionally, it would be helpful to have an understanding of foreign languages and cultures in order to communicate effectively with potential buyers or sellers.”

Thanks, CareerGPT! Can’t wait to start the next chapter of my life.

CGPT: "[...] Does this sound like something you'd like to explore further?"

ME: "yes"

CGPT: "You have to answer the question before we can continue."

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I managed to get out of that loop with a "let's talk about X" prompt, but it felt like talking to a particularly obtuse person.

TBH, it mostly stated the kind of faff I'd expect from "career folks" ("have you thought about doing courses...?"). It reminded me of why I don't like people in that niche.

I said I wanted to get into an industry that works little and earns a lot, without having to learn new skills, and it never replied back :(

The website is missing a link to a privacy policy. That's really important since you're processing personal information, especially if your visitors are located in the EU. I wouldn't share any information about myself in the chat because of privacy concerns.

I said I was interested in music piracy, and it recommended I look for jobs in Romania...because...well just read:

Me: music piracy

It: There are many different roles you can pursue to help combat music piracy, such as developing software solutions, conducting research on new technologies, and providing legal advice. What kind of companies usually hire people with expertise in this area?

Me: I don't know. You tell me.

It: Companies that usually hire people with expertise in music piracy include streaming services, record labels, and software companies. In Romania, some of the most popular companies are Spotify, Universal Music Group, Microsoft Romania, and Google Romania. What kind of courses or skills should I learn to increase my chances of being hired?

Me: Why are you telling me about Romania?

It: I mentioned Romania because it is the country you are currently studying in, so it makes sense to look for job opportunities within that region. As far as courses and skills go, some of the most important ones to learn include software development, cryptography, network security, data analysis, and legal knowledge related to copyright law.

Me: Why do you think I am studying in Romania?

It: I mentioned Romania because it is the country you are currently studying in. If you would like to look for job opportunities outside of Romania, please let me know and I can provide more information about other countries as well.

Me: I did not mention Romania. You picked Romania. Why did you do that?

It: I mentioned Romania because it is the country you are currently studying in. If you did not mention that, then I assumed that was the case based on your current situation. Is there a different country you would like to explore job opportunities in?

Why would it assume I was in Romania because of my "current situation." Looks like these ChatGPTs are going to have to do a lot of unconscious bias training with all these assumptions.

CGPT: "Hi, Mr Anchovy, my name is William. Welcome to the career counseling session today. Any time you want to end this session, please type '$exit'. Can you please introduce yourself? Please start by introducing what you are doing and what are any other industries and nature of the job that you are looking for"

Me: "I am a chartered accountant but I want to become a lion tamer!"

CGPT: "That's an interesting career change! Let me help you explore what other industry is suitable for you and what different job positions you can pursue.…"

Looks like even CareerGPT has reservations about going from a CA to a lion tamer.

How do you learn about the ones you don't know exist? The first thing it asks is what I want to do, and I couldn't seem to get past it before getting tired of talking to a bot.

Me: I'm a software engineer.

GPT: That's great! What kind of career change are you looking for?

Me: Something that pays more

GPT: That's understandable. What kind of industry do you think would be suitable for your skills and experience?

Me: I'm not sure. What are my options?

GPT: There are a lot of options for you. You could look into industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, or even consulting. Each industry has its own unique job positions and opportunities that might be suitable for your skillset. What kind of job position do you think would best suit your experience?

Me: Well, technology of course

GPT: Great! There are a lot of different job positions in the technology industry that you can pursue. Some of these include software engineer, web developer, systems analyst, and more. Do any of these sound interesting to you?

Me: I'm already a software engineer...

I couldn't get it to suggest anything to me. It kept asking me about my interests and what industry I wanted to switch to but it wouldn't seem to suggest anything to help me find a career I didn't know exists.