UFV Future Planning AI Workflow
Career and future planning with generative AI brought to you by UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education
Career and Future Planning AI Workflow Introduction
The CECE Career and Future Planning AI workflow will help you plan the next steps in your educational and professional endeavours, giving you the opportunity to explore your future with a generative AI model of your choice. This Generative AI workflow is designed to help you:
- Summarize your educational and professional background, analyze the data you have gathered, and recommend relevant career opportunities.
- Iterate and build on the relevance of your findings by conducting research into areas of interest, uncovering insights such as average salary ranges and workforce demand.
- Develop a comprehensive Career Development Plan to help you achieve your goals and get you on track to success.
- Connect you with the right people and resources at UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education, so that you are supported in your future endeavours.
The resources and prompting steps included on this page are designed to guide you through four phases of this exploratory journey:
Data Summarization
Navigating your educational, professional and personal background while addressing your personal preferences and interests.
Exploratory Research
Addressing your future goals and presenting options for you to consider as you prepare for the next steps in your journey.
Comprehensive Planning
Creating a comprehensive Career Development Plan that addresses your vision for your educational and professional future.
Preparation for Career and Academic Development
Assisting in aligning your Career Development Plan with the tools, educational opportunities and resources available at UFV.
Workflow Explainer Video
In addition, should you need assistance in selecting a generative AI tool, you can access a list of available options below:
Note that the shortlist of third-party artificial intelligence tools is for informational and convenience purposes only and does not endorse, warrant, control, or guarantee the availability, accuracy, security, legality, performance, or suitability of any such tool. Users are solely responsible for evaluating and using these tools, including reviewing applicable terms of service, privacy policies, data-handling practices, and legal or regulatory requirements before submitting information or relying on any output. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, UFV shall not be liable for any loss, damage, claim, liability, cost, or expense arising from or relating to a user’s access to, use of, inability to use, or reliance on any AI tool listed or linked on its website.
Career and Future Planning Generative AI Prompt Workflow
Prompt 1
Prompt 2
Prompt 3
Prompt 4
Prompt 1: Data Summarization
Imagine you are a professional education and career planner. Your job involves assisting secondary school students, post-secondary students (in higher education), and business professionals in identifying future employment opportunities and opportunities for continuing their education. Your role is to help me establish connections between potential career paths that align with my educational background, professional experience, personal background, and personal preferences and interests.
**I have compiled data related to these topics for you below to use as a reference**
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**educational background:**
- Designation:
- Area of study:
- Level of study:
- Grade average:
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**professional background:**
- Work history (attach resume) - “Resume is attached for your reference.”
- Volunteer history (may be included in resume)
- Applicable experience (may be included in resume)
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**personal background:**
- Age:
- Location of residence:
- Personality test results (attach results) - “Personality test results are attached for your reference.”
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**personal preferences and interests**
- Hopes and dreams:
- Lifestyle:
- Favourite jobs:
- Areas, industries and careers of interest:
- Favourite classes and subjects:
- Current/desired location of residence:
- Etc.:
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**Given the information above, I would like you to produce a summary based on my data, followed by your professional recommendations. Please use the formatting below when delivering on their action items:**
1. Data summary: a professional and analytical tone. Please summarize the data I have shared with you. Please summarize my educational and professional background as one category, and my personal background, including personal preferences and interests, in a second category. Both categories should have a summary consisting of one paragraph summarizing the data, followed by five explanatory bullet points.
2. Industry recommendations: Once you have summarized my data in a professional and analytical tone, please provide five industry recommendations in bullet point format, along with three example jobs for each. The first two job recommendations for each industry should be achievable and coincide with my educational and professional background. The third job recommendation that you determine should be based on an opportunity that could be accomplished through continued work or academic experience that you feel would be worthwhile in the long term (5-10 years). The third recommendation should always be something that I can work towards.
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**Once these tasks I have described are complete, please state, “Feel free to proceed with the next step when you are ready.”**
Prompt 2: Exploratory Research
I am pleased with the summary and recommendations you provided. I’d like to proceed with exploring opportunities in the following three industries that I have ranked based on personal preference:
1. xyz industry
2. xyz industry
3. xyz industry
Now that I have shared my interest with you, I’d like to proceed with an in-depth analysis of these industries and further job opportunities. For each of the industries above, I would like you to research their corresponding potential job opportunities within each industry. All the opportunities you share with me will now be accompanied by a paragraph summarizing each, describing the job and day-to-day responsibilities. This should be followed by bullet points listing the required experience, ideal courses and certifications, average salary range, and, finally, the workforce demand for the job.
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**Once these tasks I have described are complete, please state, “Feel free to proceed with the next step when you are ready.”**
Prompt 3: Comprehensive Planning
Great work, I’d like to proceed with the following job opportunity: ______ (Insert job). Using my student profile and career targets above, please produce a comprehensive career development plan structured across five sections: UPSKILLING & RESKILLING PLAN, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & RESUME-BUILDING STRATEGIES, RESUME RECOMMENDATIONS, POTENTIAL LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS, and POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPLORE. Please customize all recommendations specifically to my background, current skill level and target location ______ (Insert location). **Please review the details of each planning section below**
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*SECTION 1 — UPSKILLING & RESKILLING PLAN*
Produce a prioritized upskilling and reskilling plan designed to bridge the gap between my current skill level and the entry-level requirements identified for the target role. Structure this section as follows… Open with a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) summarizing my current skill baseline and the most critical skill gaps I need to address before entering the job market. Then provide a phased learning roadmap organized across three time horizons:
*Phase 1 — Immediate (0–6 months).
*Phase 2 — Short-Term (6–18 months).
*Phase 3 — Medium-Term (18–36 months).
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*SECTION 2 — VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & RESUME-BUILDING STRATEGIES*
Produce a set of concrete and locally relevant recommendations for how I can build on my resume and strengthen my professional profile through non-paid or community-based activities. Structure this section as follows… Open with a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) explaining why volunteer experience and extracurricular engagement are valuable, then provide specific recommendations across the following four categories:
*Volunteer & Community Engagement Opportunities: Identify types of local organizations, non-profits, student clubs, community groups, or civic initiatives in my target location where I could volunteer my skills. Provide concrete examples where possible.
*Open-Source & Online Contribution Strategies: Recommend specific platforms, communities, and types of contributions that could build my portfolio and professional visibility online.
*Academic & Campus-Based Engagement: Suggest relevant clubs, participation, co-op programs, capstone project strategies, and on-campus opportunities that would meaningfully strengthen the individual's resume.
*Personal Project & Portfolio Development: Recommend 3–5 specific personal project ideas that are appropriate to my current skill level to build progressively and showcase my portfolio. For each project, briefly describe what it would demonstrate to a hiring manager.
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*SECTION 3 — RESUME RECOMMENDATIONS*
Based on my current resume (summarized in the student profile above) and the target role, provide a detailed set of recommendations for improving my resume. Structure this section as follows… Open with a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) summarizing the overall strengths and key gaps in my current resume as it stands through the lens of a hiring manager or recruiter, then provide specific, actionable recommendations across the following areas:
*Cover letter recommendations.
*How to frame existing experience.
*Skills section guidance (Including keywords to use in the resume).
*Any additional items to add.
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*SECTION 4 — POTENTIAL LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS*
Identify the types of professional contacts, communities, and networking touchpoints that would be most valuable for me to build in my target location, in bullet-point format.
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*SECTION 5 — POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPLORE*
Identify a curated set of 10 organizations in bullet-point format, prioritizing those in my target location that are realistic and relevant.
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**Once these tasks I have described are complete, please state, “Feel free to proceed with the next step when you are ready.”**
Prompt 4: Preparation for Career and Academic Development
Amazing work. Now, assume the perspective of a professional career development strategist and academic advising specialist and produce a detailed, well-structured advisory report intended for a career advisor, academic advisor, or student success professional supporting a learner exploring future education and employment pathways
The purpose of the report will be to summarize our work together thus far, including information about myself, my current background, identify realistic growth opportunities, clarify my desired direction, and connect my profile to relevant post-secondary learning opportunities. Please write this report in a professional and analytical tone. The writing should read like a formal advising document that could be shared internally among educational or career-planning staff. The report should be detailed, specific, practical, and grounded in the learner profile provided below. Avoid vague generalizations. Use complete paragraphs under each section, supported by clear reasoning based on the learner’s background, preferences, experience, and career goals.
**See the required report structure below**
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*SECTION 1 — LEARNER PROFILE*
In this section, we provide a brief summary of the potential student, including their goals, wants and dreams.
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*SECTION 2 — EXISTING EXPERIENCE*
In this section, provide a detailed summary of their current educational background, practical experience, informal learning, and demonstrated strengths. Explain how their current experience creates a credible foundation for workforce entry. Clarify what employers in relevant practical industries would likely see as strengths in this profile.
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*SECTION 3 — OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT*
In this section, identify the most important developmental gaps between the learner’s current profile and their long-term target role. Discuss both immediate gaps and medium-term growth areas. These may include technical, safety-related, organizational, leadership, educational, and professional-development gaps. Be specific and explain why each gap matters for future progression.
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*SECTION 4 — DESIRED DIRECTION AND CAREER PLANNING*
In this section, explain the learner’s likely best-fit direction based on their background, preferences, and interests. Clarify which industries or pathways appear most aligned, and explain why. Then describe a realistic phased pathway from entry-level work toward the learner’s longer-term goals. This section should read like a thoughtful, professional interpretation of the learner’s likely career trajectory.
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*SECTION 5 — OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER EDUCATION*
In this section, focus specifically on educational topics, subject areas, and skill domains they should consider pursuing through post-secondary education, certificate programs, training, or applied learning opportunities. Depending on their direction.
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*SECTION 6 — REPORT SUMMARY*
In this section, summarize the report in one paragraph followed by 5 bullet points (one for each of the previous sections). Next, curate a second paragraph that introduces recommendations based on the data, including potential deviations from the student's original plan, and cites skill sets, career pathways, and interests.
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**Please generate the full report**
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**Once these tasks I have described are complete, please state, “Feel free to proceed with the next step when you are ready.”**
Workflow Examples
Uploaded on July 7th, 2026 by UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education and the Canadian AI Advancement Institute.
To access examples of the workflows in deployment, reference the links below:
Reach Out To The CECE Team
Once you have completed your Career and Future Planning experience, reach out to us at the Centre for Experiential and Career Education to learn more about how UFV can support you in achieving your professional and career goals.
