ChatGPT can create an eerily accurate and personal resume from publicly available data
I recently asked ChatGPT to create my resume, but only using information available to anyone. Meaning that I gave ChatGPT no information whatsoever about myself, and merely asked it to find what information it could find from other sources, and then make a resume for myself.
The resume created was eerily accurate, with my only quibble being that it used adjectives such as " accomplished" that I prefer to leave out. Here is the nearly-instantaneous result:
Based on publicly available information, here is a professional résumé for attorney Paul Kevin Wood:
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Paul Kevin Wood, Esq.
Contact Information:
• Address: [omitted here]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulkevinwood⸻
Professional Summary
Paul Kevin Wood is a seasoned appellate attorney with over three decades of experience in civil litigation, appellate law, and legal education. Certified by the State Bar of California as an Appellate Law Specialist, he has led law and motion departments and served as a legal education director. His career includes extensive work in appellate advocacy, legal research, and litigation strategy. He is also an accomplished author and legal commentator.
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Bar Admissions
• California (License No. 151004) – Active since 1990
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Certifications
• Certified Specialist in Appellate Law – State Bar of California
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Education
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Southern California Gould School of Law
• Bachelor’s Degree – Pepperdine University
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Professional Experience
• Appellate and Law and Motion Attorney
• Over 31 years of experience in appellate practice and civil litigation.
• Led the Law and Motion/Appellate department and served as Legal Education Director at a major corporation.
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Publications & Commentary
• Author: Kinetic Blue – A coming-of-age novel set in 1980s Southern California.
• Legal Blog: The Appellate Spectator – Provides insights on appellate decisions and legal analysis.
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Personal
• Resides in Palm Beach County, Florida, with his husband and their three children.
