Using ChatGPT in the Workplace: The Do’s and Don’ts of ChatGPT for Young Professionals
ChatGPT and other AI language models have made their way into the hands of young professionals everywhere. It has, without a doubt, changed how people approach all aspects of their professional lives. Whether it be used for streamlining work projects or communication, ChatGPT is an amazing tool that has taken over the professional workplace. With the ‘newness’ of this technology, many are left with the question of, “Is there any etiquette surrounding ChatGPT?”. After reading ChatGPT for Better Business Communication: How to Use ChatGPT to Increase Productivity and Communicate More Effectively at Work by Hassan Osman, my eyes have been opened to not only the background but also the shoulds and should-nots of ChatGPT. The lessons taught in this book are crucial for young business professionals to understand and practice.
Especially for new professionals who are fresh out of college, ChatGPT acts as a digital mentor. This tool can tell you the best way to write a professional-sounding email that new graduates might not know how to even approach. I, myself, have even used ChatGPT to help come up with new promotional marketing ideas or general direction in writing marketing proposals. But as the use of generative AI language models like ChatGPT becomes more popular in the workplace, the need for young professionals to understand ChatGPT etiquette becomes more important
Here is a comprehensive list of how you should and should not use ChatGPT:
Do:
Aid in Professional Email Drafting: ChatGPT is an amazing tool to help guide young professionals in writing emails that they may not know how to approach.
Aid in Writing SEO Content: For digital marketers, especially, ChatGPT is great for helping to generate keyword-rich content.
Content Calendar Creation: Creating content calendars is tedious and can be super time-consuming. AI tools like ChatGPT help to suggest content topics and a solid content strategy.
Aid in Content Editing: Content editing is a wonderful use of ChatGPT. It allows users to have an alternative perspective on their writing, which is so important for young marketing professionals to have.
Don’t:
Copy and Paste: While ChatGPT is a fantastic tool to use in the professional world, users need to avoid simply copying and pasting the content it generates. Because ChatGPT has become so popular, it is very obvious when people copy and paste due to its repetitive verbiage style.
Expect Real-Time Knowledge: ChatGPT has an amazing amount of data, but it will not produce real-time, current information.
Assume Accuracy: Sometimes, AI can seem like all-knowing technology, but the reality is that ChatGPT is not always accurate. That is why it is super important for users to fact-check content with non-ai sources.
Trying to find your way in the professional world as a young adult is hard, but ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can make things easier. My favorite way to use ChatGPT is as a mentor that I can’t annoy with my endless questions about navigating the professional world. Although this digital mentor is super helpful, you have to remember to use it wisely. Short-cuts like copying and pasting the content will be super obvious and not the greatest look.
With these etiquette tips in mind, I have full confidence that you will easily navigate the corporate world!
