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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the globe, but for many, the idea of implementing AI can feel daunting. In the corporate relocation industry, where success often hinges on high-touch, personalized service, some might worry that AI could feel impersonal. Others may be concerned about data privacy, wasting their time, or not knowing where to even start. However, if you’ve been to any conference lately or talked to a friend, I’m sure you’ve been inundated with discussions around AI.
AI doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated, and the good news is: it isn’t. I’ve found it to be the easiest way to explore ideas in private without judgment or worry about asking the question.
ChatGPT, Claude, and Co-Pilot are three of the most common and accessible AI tools available and offer a free version to try out. The prompt examples given in this article can be used on any of these platforms. The first step is setting up an account with one of them. Then, the second step is copying and pasting one of these example prompts with your information filled in. It will be that easy to get started.
As my colleague Morgan Franklin says, “AI isn’t going to replace your job, but those who do, will.”
8 Ways to Use AI Today
1. Generate a New Bio
When was the last time you updated your bio? Writing about yourself can be challenging, which is why it’s easy to put off. However, as your career grows and evolves, your bio should, too. It’s an opportunity to showcase your latest roles, achievements, and areas of expertise—without the hassle of starting from scratch. With just a few key details, AI can help you craft a polished, professional bio that you’ll be proud to share.
Use AI to update your bio for LinkedIn, the company website, pitch decks, proposals, etc., showcasing your specialization. A well-written bio can position you as a trusted expert in the eyes of your clients.
Prompt: “I need to write a new professional bio for myself. I’d like it to be fewer than four sentences, highlighting my expertise in [field] and include these [accomplishments], and [key skills, specialties, or passions].”
2. Summarize Long Articles or Ask It to Find Something in an Article
Ever get something that’s too long, and you don’t want to read (TL;DR)? Time and our attention spans are constantly battling, and, luckily, AI can summarize in seconds for us. You can stay up to date on relevant topics without needing to read every detail—perfect for us busy relocation professionals juggling multiple tasks at a time.
You may also summarize lengthy client policies, immigration guidelines, or destination guides so you can quickly convey the key points to transferees or stakeholders without overwhelming them with information.
Prompt: “Summarize this article: [copy and paste text].”
Prompt: “Will you find the policy for corporate housing coverage: [copy and paste text].”
3. Create Social Media Content for Yourself
Social media platforms like LinkedIn are building your professional personal brand while connecting with others in the industry. However, finding the right words to say is challenging and usually ends up with us not posting anything at all. AI can help with this! Whether you’re posting about an upcoming conference, sharing a professional insight, or highlighting a recent success you achieved, AI will craft a post quickly.
Prompt for Conferences or Events: “Write a LinkedIn post about attending [specific conference or event]. Include my excitement to learn, network, and bring back insights that will benefit my clients in the relocation industry.”
Prompt for Sharing Ideas: “I have an idea about [briefly describe idea]. Can you help me write a LinkedIn post that shares this idea with my network and invites them to share their thoughts?”
Prompt for Highlighting Expertise: “Write a LinkedIn post that shares my expertise in [specific area, e.g., ‘client onboarding in corporate relocation’], explaining why it’s crucial and offering one or two quick tips for other professionals in the field.”
Pro tip: Edit what the AI writes for you. You don’t want to look like AI wrote your post.
4. Change Your Tone in an Email
Emails are a primary communication method, but sometimes we would love to adjust the tone to ensure our message is received as intended. AI tools can help you rewrite an email in any tone, such as a friendlier, more professional, or more concise. This is especially useful for delicate situations, such as delays in shipments, visa approvals, or collaborating with colleagues, ensuring professionalism while maintaining empathy.
Prompt: “Rewrite the following email to make it sound more [insert tone -professional/concise/friendly]: [Paste email text here].”
5. Ask for Tips on Your Upcoming Review
Preparing for a performance review can be challenging. AI tools can provide personalized advice on highlighting strengths, discussing areas for growth, and preparing impactful responses. These tools can even offer tips on setting goals aligned with your career objectives or the company’s needs. The best recommendation to start with is to give the AI achievements you’ve had over the past year. This will enable the AI to personalize what it offers back and give you much stronger recommendations for your performance review.
Highlight key achievements like reducing transferee onboarding times, improving satisfaction rates, or enhancing compliance with immigration policies. AI can help frame these contributions effectively to showcase your impact on the organization.
Prompt: “I have an upcoming performance review. Can you give me tips on how to highlight my achievements in [specific area] and discuss my goals for [insert specific goals] next year?”
6. Brainstorm Ideas
Whether you’re planning a client engagement event, a marketing campaign, or a new service offering, brainstorming is a key part of innovation in corporate relocation. AI can help you generate creative ideas and solutions to tackle industry challenges, create memorable client experiences, and expand your service offerings.
For example, you may use AI to brainstorm unique client engagement strategies, such as virtual city tours for transferees or personalized welcome kits based on family needs. This helps you elevate your services and stand out in a competitive industry.
Prompt: “Help me brainstorm ideas for [specific challenge or project, e.g., ‘an event to engage our clients during the onboarding process’ or ‘a new marketing campaign for relocation services’].”
7. Streamline Communication With Transferees
Effective communication is at the heart of every successful relocation. Email automation can provide support to transferees throughout their relocation process by already mapping out communication for timelines and immigration requirements.
This ensures transferees receive timely responses while freeing up your time to focus on strategy.
Prompt: “Draft me a series of email templates to update transferees on the status of their relocation, covering milestones like visa approval, shipment tracking, and destination arrival preparation.”
8. Use the Job Description AI-Powered Tool So You Don’t Have to Write Prompts
Using ChatGPT and other AI tools is fantastic for a go-to need, but there are tools that exist that utilize AI for you. This job description tool is one of them.
Writing job descriptions, interview questions, and designing a multistep interview process takes time, especially if it is for a new position at the company. AI-powered tools can make this process easier and more efficient by generating comprehensive hiring materials tailored to your needs.
By using this HR hiring tool, it will create a job description, tailored interview questions, and multistep interview suggestions.
Here’s How It Works:
- Input basic information about the position you are hiring for. Example Input: “We need a relocation specialist to coordinate housing, transportation, and immigration services for corporate clients. The role requires strong organizational skills, 3+ years of experience, and familiarity with global mobility.”
- Provide it with the company name and a few words about the company. It will include an “about the company” in the job description.
- Add any other relevant information about the position to have included in the job description.
- Check your email inbox!
Bonus: Use AI to Build a Custom Travel Itinerary for Any Location
For relocation services, transferees benefit from a personalized itinerary, which positively changes the first impression of their new location. From outdoor adventures and family-friendly spots to cultural experiences, AI pulls from real-time, location-specific data to ensure your itinerary is fresh, relevant, and tailored to you.
This is a perfect tool for exploring new places, or relocating, giving you a stress-free way to experience any destination like a local! This is a bonus because you don’t need to write your own prompts—simply answer a few questions, and the AI handles the rest.
Take the 8 Steps Toward Starting With AI
These eight practical applications provide a straightforward path to start using AI in the corporate relocation industry. By focusing on even one of the ideas in this article, you can make your day more efficient, organized, and client-centered.
AI is as good as the guidance you give it. Keep tweaking its responses to fit your needs, and you'll unlock its full potential to transform your relocation processes with ease.
If you read through all of these AI ideas and you want more, start seeing where automation with AI can save hours of tedious work per day.
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- Tune in to the Automate Your Agency podcast where I talk more about how AI and automation can be used within your business operations.