From Resume to Runway: AI Meets Purpose: Highlights from RUMC’s Packed Job Networking Workshop
- vrmediahouse
- Jun 10
- 3 min read
Monday night, Roswell United Methodist Church was buzzing with energy once again as a packed house of curious job seekers gathered for the RUMC Job Networking Guest Workshop: AI-Powered Job Search. From first-timers to seasoned professionals, the room was filled with people eager to learn how Generative AI tools can transform the way we prepare, apply, and thrive in today’s evolving job market.
🎥 At VR Media House, we had the privilege of capturing this electric moment—one where fear gave way to empowerment and curiosity turned into confidence.
🛫 Reina Lingle: Your Career Flight Plan Has Cleared for Takeoff
Reina Lingle set the tone by guiding attendees through a powerful metaphor: treat your job search like a flight.
✈️ From Runway to Takeoff, and from Cruise to Landing, she broke down each phase of the journey:
✍️ Use ChatGPT to target roles, craft tailored resumes, and optimize LinkedIn
📬 Write smarter outreach emails using AI
🎤 Prep for interviews with AI-powered mock sessions
💼 Plan your 30/60/90 onboarding strategy in advance
🧠 Use AI not just to land a job, but to build a long-term career trajectory
“AI is your co-pilot, but you are still the pilot,” Reina reminded the audience. Her framework helped people visualize that a successful landing is possible—even if the skies have been turbulent.
🔍 Carlos Gorricho: Don’t Just Use AI—Understand It
Next, Carlos Gorricho brought the perfect blend of humor, heart, and strategy. Known for his infectious enthusiasm, Carlos reminded attendees that Generative AI is not a trend—it’s a transformation.
💡 His key message: prompting is power.If you're not framing your asks with context + objective + output, you’re flying blind.
🧭 He showed a real-life example of using ChatGPT to help his sister find sponsors for a leadership expedition to Antarctica. The prompt wasn't generic—it was structured, iterative, and infused with personal context.
🚫 “Don’t fall for prepackaged ‘Top 100 prompts’—the best prompt is your prompt,” Carlos said.⚙️ Tools mentioned:
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Frameworks for custom prompting
He encouraged attendees to become critical thinkers, not just AI users. Because when AI does the grunt work, humans can do the great work.
🔐 Kevin Metzger: Use AI Smartly. Use AI Ethically.
Kevin Metzger closed the workshop with a deep dive into how to actually apply AI in your job hunt—without losing your voice, ethics, or authenticity.
🛡️ He shared that OpenAI is currently saving all chats due to a legal injunction—making privacy awareness essential.
✅ Kevin’s Do’s and Don’ts:
✅ DO use AI to match your resume to job descriptions
✅ DO rehearse interviews with custom GPTs
✅ DO define your tone/voice (even a “sales pitch” mode!)
❌ DON’T copy/paste unedited content
❌ DON’T outsource your voice to a machine
His reminder was clear: AI can amplify your brilliance, but it can’t replace your authenticity.
🎯 Key Takeaways from the Night
✨ This wasn’t just another job search talk. This was a call to action. A reminder that you’re not alone and you’re not powerless.
Here are our biggest takeaways:
Structure matters – From your resume to your AI prompts, clarity wins.
Iteration is key – Your first draft—whether from ChatGPT or life—isn’t your last.
AI ≠ cheat code – It’s a collaborator, not a crutch.
Your story still matters – AI can enhance your narrative, but only you can own it.
Community fuels growth – Events like RUMC Job Networking show the power of gathering, sharing, and learning together.
💪 To Those Still Searching...
If you’re unemployed or in transition, we see you. We've been you. There may be days when it feels like you're grounded while others take off. But keep this in mind:
🧭 Every flight plan starts with a destination.🛠️ Every delay can be a chance to refuel and recalibrate.🚀 And with the right tools, mindset, and support—you will rise.
Use AI. Use community. And most importantly—use your voice.
With hearts full of hope and heads full of prompts, we’re rooting for you.– Team VR Media House 🎥
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