Fresh graduates aren’t afraid to use ChatGPT when applying for jobs — and other professionals aren’t afraid to reject them for doing so.
Talent cloud company iCIMS recently released its 8th annual “Class of” report(opens in new tab), where it gathers information from college students and recent graduates to help human resource departments “engage” them. The class of 2023 is, understandably, uncertain about the future, citing economic anxiety and shifting aspirations thanks to COVID.
Newly minted grads have also jumped on the bandwagon of generative AI since ChatGPT’s debut in December. According to the report, 47 percent of college seniors are interested in using ChatGPT or other AI bots to write their resumes or cover letters. Twenty-five percent of Gen Z have already used an AI bot to help write their resume or cover letter.
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“Generative AI bots (like ChatGPT) have the potential to help candidates and employers be more productive and communicate better,” commented iCMIS Chief Technology Officer Al Smith, in the report. “From resumes and job descriptions to offer letters and onboarding materials, technology offers employers and recruiters a better starting point as they continue the hiring journey.”
Job seekers using generative AI should be careful, however: 39 percent of HR professionals said using AI tech during hiring is a dealbreaker.
With ChatGPT helping people get job interviews, it’s no wonder the class of 2023 wants to take advantage. Since AI bots tend to generate information and shady developers, however, their best bet is to write their resumes and cover letters the old-fashioned way.
