Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise, and many are considering using it to help streamline the job application process.
Applying for a job can be laborious and time-consuming, as best practice would see an applicant writing a tailored resume and cover letter for each job opening.
AI in general can prove a contentious subject , and Newsweek reached out to experts on whether using it in a job application is a good or a bad thing.
And, like much of society, opinions varied.
David Reed, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at global claims administrator Sedgwick, said it was important to consider "the good, the bad and the ugly" when applying to a job using Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
"A good usage of GenAI can be seen in building a strong foundation in a job search, by leveraging this technology to help identify jobs of interest and to generate and customize resumes and cover letters to have a better chance of a recruiter reviewing your application," he said.
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Your Morning Starts HereBegin your day with a curated outlook of top news around the world and why it matters. I want to receive special offers and promotions from NewsweekBy clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek’s Terms of Use & Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe at any time. Photo-illustration by Newsweek However, Reed added, this technology can potentially lead to misleading representation of themselves if applicants do not do a proper review of the letter before submitting it. Exclusively Available to Subscribers Try it now for $1 He said: "Overall, GenAI has many strong use cases for job seekers, but the human element should always be involved, especially in fact-checking any AI-produced materials before sharing with companies."Kyle Samuels, founder and CEO at Creative Talent Endeavors, who has been in the hiring space for two decades, said that "blindly copying" what AI generates as a cover letter and job application should be a "cardinal sin in the hiring process".He said hiring managers are now "experts" at detecting where AI has been used, and notes that unless you trained the AI tool yourself, […]
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