Recent college graduates are turning to ChatGPT technology to write resumes and cover letters for job applications. However, according to a survey conducted by talent cloud company iCIMS, while 47 percent of college seniors are looking to AI bots for assistance, using these methods in job applications can be a dealbreaker to recruiters.
The annual survey of college students and recent graduates, titled “Class of”, aimed to help human resource departments engage with Gen Z applicants more effectively. In the current climate of economic anxiety, shifting aspirations due to COVID-19, and the emergence of AI technology like ChatGPT, the survey found that 25 percent of Gen Z reported having already used a generative AI bot when crafting resumes or cover letters.
While iCIMS Chief Technology Officer Al Smith declared the potential for AI bots to “help both candidates and employers be more productive and communicate better,” 39% of the surveyed HR professionals suggested using AI when applying for a job is a bad idea.
Despite the potential of ChatGPT to help land job interviews, it is worth noting that AI bots are artificial and can fabricate components of resumes and cover letters, which recruiters are likely to deny. It is therefore advised for Gen Z to explore other, more traditional methods of resume writing and job applications, so they don’t accidentally disqualify themselves.
The report from iCIMS also serves as a reminder that AI technology is still new and, due to the uncertainty of these situations, it cannot guarantee success in job applications. In many cases, applicants may be better off counting on themselves, instead of AI technology, to land the job they are aiming for.
