GRWebDev Presents Nathan Baker: Using AI to Personalize Your Job Search

GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents Nathan Baker
Hacking the Career Fair: Using AI to Personalize Your Job Search
GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center Room #215 (301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)
Monday, October 27 2025, 6pm - 8pm

RSVP
All attendees are asked to register for this event on Meetup.Com. GVSU Students: you may also optionally register for this event on Handshake as well.

LOCATION
The Eberhard Center is accessible via Front Avenue between Mt. Vernon Avenue and Pearl Street. If traveling on foot from downtown, the building is on the west side of the Blue Bridge.

PARKING
Details TBA

DESCRIPTION
Are you a student struggling to land your first tech job?

Join us this month at GRWebDev for a special workshop and presentation by Nathan Baker. Nate will demonstrate how to use AI tools to find the perfect match between your skills and a company's needs. Streamline your job or internship search, strategically connect with recruiters, and stand out from the crowd.

FAQ
What should I bring to this workshop?

• A digital copy of your resume
• A device (preferably a laptop) with access to ChatGPT or another preferred AI tool
• If applicable, a list of companies attending a forthcoming job fair (potentially available through one’s university)

What will we do at this workshop?

• Use AI tools to efficiently build and tailor resumes for specific job opportunities
• Practice prompt engineering and leverage a library of prompts to filter and customize your job search
• Learn how to use AI as a strategic partner to align your skills with company needs

What will I get out of this workshop?

• An updated, customized resume
• A prioritized list of companies you should be targeting when attending a forthcoming career fair
• Practical knowledge of prompt engineering and how to integrate AI tools into professional and life workflows

OUR PRESENTER
Nathan Baker is a Grand Rapids native who studied at the University of Michigan, following his time at City High School. His professional background includes roles at companies such as Citibank and Microsoft; most recently he worked as a Generative AI Research and Developer at Veterans United. Nathan specializes in creating and automating workflows, and he leverages tools like ChatGPT to research markets, optimize job applications, and utilize prompt engineering to maximize efficiency in the job search process. He is currently moving back to Grand Rapids, eager to plug his experience and knowledge back into the community.

SPONSORS
This month’s meetup is sponsored by West Michigan Tech Talent. West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.

This month’s meetup is also sponsored by Payload. Based in Grand Rapids, Payload is a fully Next.js-native headless CMS and backend that powers thousands of enterprise websites, internal applications, and more around the globe. Built with TypeScript and a code-first approach, Payload gives you a complete backend and admin panel to create anything. Learn more and get started at payloadcms.com.

This month’s meetup is also sponsored by Start Garden. Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial, intellectual & social capital, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups to grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Garden ecosystem provides a strong community of support to help you get your idea off the ground or move your business to the next level. Learn more at startgarden.com.

GRWebDev's title sponsor is LaFleur Marketing. LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.

SCHEDULE

• 6:00pm - 6:30pm … Refreshments and Networking
• 6:30pm … Opening Announcements + Presentation
• 7:30pm … Q&A + Closing Announcements
• 8:00pm … Event Ends