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0 pointsxpe10mo ago0 comments

> because the entire discussion around the use of LLMs for content generation instead of, you know, being able to personally describe your professional experience...

I don't think I'm following. Why do you think it is "instead of ... being able"? From the very top, by the OP (Jake):

> During my job search I paired my mcp server with others such as notion, hirebase, and gmail to build a leads database, write cover letters, and track my job search.

This is what thimwheet wrote:

> So... you couldn't explain what your skills are and then decided you will ask some "AI" to create a tool so that others could prompt it to have it answer what your skills are?

The OP is capable of explaining his skills. This tools helps him scale his work and be more efficient. It could even help generate leads. Do we disagree or are we just talking about different things?

So many job applications are a waste of time for all parties involved. The medical field also excels in the same way. /s Streamlining the process makes sense for an individual slogging through. Sure, there may be ethical concerns in having an LLM help fill out forms. But the criticisms I've seen in this thread don't go there; they mostly feel mean-spirited without understanding or acknowledging why the OP might get value from this tooling.

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jeremy_k10mo ago

I just wanted to say thank you for these replies. I was also confused by the top of this comment chain as I think that author misunderstood what the point of this project this. I wanted to jump in and say something to the effect of "The OP (Jake) has clearly shown he has the aptitude to accomplish tasks by building this tool" but you've done that far better than I could have. Thanks again.

jhgaylor10mo ago

I was trying to find a way to thank xpe more privately but this is evidence I should just go ahead and do it. So, thank you too.

Thanks xpe, I appreciate you jumping in here. I was struggling to find the words here and I think you did a wonderful job both championing the intent of the post as well as articulating why I found it difficult to engage. You've given me tools to use going forward.

xpeOP10mo ago

I’m glad it helped. AI is often polarizing and brings out heated opinions.

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