of 7— Gather Your Raw Materials

What you'll accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll have ChatGPT help you build a complete travel tech portfolio: a tailored resume, a compelling professional summary, a skills inventory, and a template cover message for recruiters — so you can respond to contract postings in under 10 minutes.

What you'll need

ChatGPT account at chat.openai.com (free tier works)
Your current resume or a list of your experience, certifications, and modalities
Your ARRT registration number and any specialty certifications (CT, MRI, etc.)
A target contract type (trauma center, outpatient imaging, pediatric hospital, etc.)
Time needed: 45 minutes for initial build; 5–10 minutes per application after that
Cost: Free

How-To Guide: Build Your Travel Contract Portfolio with ChatGPT

Step 1: Gather Your Raw Materials

Before opening ChatGPT, collect:

Your current resume (even an outdated one is fine)
Your modalities and years of experience in each (X-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, MRI, etc.)
Special populations you've worked with (pediatric, trauma, bariatric, critical care)
Shift types (12-hour, nights, weekends, ER on-call)
Equipment you're comfortable with (GE, Siemens, Philips, Canon, Fujifilm)
Any travel contracts you've done before

Do not include: Any patient names, case details, or PHI in what you paste into ChatGPT.