Money雜誌曾就應否用ChatGPT寫cover letter問HR專家，得到的回覆是，最好還是不要找AI代勞，因好的cover letter 應“tell us a story because people are attracted to stories” – “it should rely on well-thought-out personal anecdotes that connect with the (prospective employer).”
其實Money雜誌提到的那種storytelling能力，在求學時期就能開始培養。
假設一個學生想校長容許他考GCSE English mock exam時用word processor。為了證明 the difference storytelling can make, 我先請ChatGPT寫這個請求，然後我另寫一個版本，the results are as follows.
The prompt I gave ChatGPT
Draft a letter to my headmistress requesting permission to use a word processor for my GCSE mock exams, citing “I’ll be able to organize my thoughts more clearly” as the reason. There are already some students using the word processor, so I’m not asking for special permission
ChatGPT’s version
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request permission to use a word processor for my upcoming GCSE mock exams.
I believe that using a word processor would significantly enhance my ability to organize my thoughts and present my answers more clearly. This tool would enable me to structure my essays and written responses more effectively, thereby allowing me to better articulate my understanding of the material.
I am aware that some students are already permitted to use a word processor for their exams. I would like to request the same consideration, as I am confident that it would greatly benefit my performance.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.
My version
You know the way once we’ve practised an instrument for a certain number of hours, we will become so familiar with the technique that when we play, we feel not the physical presence of the instrument but only the sway of the music instead?
When I use the word processor, I write better because I get to merge with my thoughts the way a musician merges with his or her instrument. In contrast, when I have to use a pen, my brain automatically slows down. A half-formed idea with good potential I have for GCSE English may suddenly vanish from my consciousness because my speed of writing can’t keep up with the speed of my brain.
It pains me to think I may not be able get the marks I deserve because I don’t get to use the word processor.
Please let me join the students who are currently allowed to use the word processor at their exams. I can then be more confident in my ability to achieve grades that NAME OF SCHOOL will be proud of.
Michelle Ng
英國牛津大學畢業，前《蘋果日報》和《眾新聞》專欄作家，現在身在楓葉國，心繫中國大陸和香港。
聯絡方式： michelleng.coach@proton.me
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