People say, ‘Dress for the job you want.’ I believe it’s more like think for the job you want. Google’s AI tools have truly expedited my day, allowing me to shift my focus from tedious daily tasks to long-term strategic thinking for my organization.
One of the reasons I joined my company three years ago was the opportunity to help build workflows that could save people time. I view AI through the same lens: If we can use AI to automate or streamline specific tasks—drafting emails, generating reports, or quickly finding answers—it'll allow us to advance in so many fields.
Until recently, I only knew a little bit about AI. Last April, I went to a conference where everyone was talking about it. I learned that a lot of people don’t know how to ask large language models (LLMs) the kind of questions that will give them the results they want.
On my way home, I grabbed a book on AI at the airport, read it on my flight, and then enrolled in Google AI Essentials, a 10-hour course.
The course provided invaluable insights into how LLMs work, including the nuances of vector searching and how specific word choices can impact the output. I learned how to craft effective prompts by providing clear context and setting the desired tone or medium. I felt so confident about the materials that I wrote a report to my VP and suggested that everyone at our company start taking something like this.