Using Grok to automate job search: internship applications and study plans
brandon_galang · x · 2026-08-28
Brandon Galang highlights Grok as a simple 80/20 tool for applying growth-to-market (GTM) engineering to job searches. A cited example details practical use cases:
- Syncing Info: Updating calendars and todos with details teachers missed on Canvas.
- Auto-Applying: Scouting and applying for internships.
- Follow-ups: Handling scholarship email follow-ups.
- Study Aid: Converting class notes into study plans.
- Code Alerts: Pinging about important code PRs.
Users describe it as feeling like "cheating" due to the significant efficiency gains.
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