026 - A REVIEW of the AI proposal generator, Proposal Genie.

The Pitch
Write the perfect freelancing proposal in seconds.
AI has come a long way since the world first caught on to chat GPT. AI has stumbled along the way, from writing songs to stories, improving with each update. And here we are today, using AI to get us a job!

The Experience
Getting Started With Proposal Genie
Thankfully, setting up with Proposal Genie was a smooth process. You only need an email address to start your free trial, which gives you about 20 credits. With your email set, jumping into the dashboard will greet you with a brief onboarding tutorial highlighting key features. I wish the onboarding popups would automatically disable once you've seen them. They kept on popping up during my experience and got annoying.
Assessing Proposal Genie's Usability
Navigation happens through your standard left "side tray," which contains links to all app features and your personal settings. Features are clearly listed in your navigation, so finding things poses no problems.
Crafting your proposals or resume works solidly as well. You may choose from crafting a freelance or business proposal or a cover letter. As I am familiar with the subject, I focused on cover letters for my review. Here, you paste or upload your existing CV or resume; below that, paste the "job requirements" and the company name of a job posting. From here, you generate the cover letter, and that's it!
One aspect of the app that makes things easier is that you can save a resume profile. This allows you to re-use that resume for different job postings. They call it a "skill profile," where you can associate keywords relevant to your skills and job.

Proposal Genie Standout Features
I was impressed by how well it crafted my cover letter based on the job requirements. But, like with any prompt-based AI, the output quality may vary. My initial cover letter sounded generic and lacked personality or tone, which was due to my prompt being generic as well.
When I improved and changed my prompt, I got a much better result after putting more thought into it. This begged the question: If I'm already putting time into crafting a better prompt, do I need to bother with AI at all? You can see my results below.
Dear Hiring Manager,
Having over 20 years of experience in graphic and UI design, I have honed my skills in leading teams of UX and UI designers through challenging projects to deliver digital solutions that not only meet critical client objectives but also foster the growth of team members. This journey has taught me that great work never comes easy, but with dedication, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach, success is inevitable.
In considering the requirements for the User Experience Design role at JP Morgan Chase & Co, I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my expertise to drive user experience outcomes and propel the business forward. With advanced skills in visual design, UI, storyboarding, and data fluency, I am confident in my ability to create visually appealing and functional elements for digital products and services.
Moreover, my proven leadership experience includes directing diverse teams of experience designers to promote culture + collaboration while fostering professional growth. I have a demonstrated success in inclusive design and accessibility guidelines to create experiences that cater to diverse users. By partnering with product management, researchers, content designers, and development teams on large-scale initiatives, I ensure that digital solutions are defined, designed, and delivered with a focus on user experience.
My experience in managing UX/Design teams in end-to-end product development aligns well with your requirements for mapping flows at the outset with consideration of UX complexity. Additionally, my familiarity with leveraging Design Systems ensures consistency and efficiency across digital touchpoints and platforms.
I am eager to bring my unique blend of skills and experiences to JP Morgan Chase & Co to contribute towards creating impactful digital solutions that resonate with users while driving business success. Thank you for considering my application.
Warm regards,
Kevin
The Verdict
Why Should You Care
Like with many AI services based on prompting, the quality of output will vary. After spending time writing a better prompt, the results were much better. I also put it through the " did AI write this" test, and it faired well.
With a free trial, this app is worth trying. Just know that the better your prompt, the happier you'll be with its results. Proposal Genie can be a time saver outside of CV or resume writing if you are on the business end of constantly writing freelance or business proposals.
Most people overlook a company's blog postings. Still, I found the ones here helpful because they offer tips for crafting good proposals and resumes. Having a better grasp on those will play a part in how you leverage Proposal Genie's AI to craft your resume or proposal.

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Proposal Genie Facts:
Free with limited credits
Monthly subscription
Google Chrome Extension also available