Around half of today’s job seekers use artificial intelligence systems to write resumes, cover letters and fill out applications when applying for jobs. According to recruiters, up to 50% of job seekers use AI. The deluge of AI-generated resumes has more than doubled the number of candidates for many jobs, but the quality of applications has plummeted, making them harder to filter out.
Job seekers are even copying and pasting questions from applications into the ChatGPT query field, then copying and pasting the answer into the application form, Khyati Sundaram, CEO of recruitment firm Applied, told the Financial Times. The weakening global economy has led to more layoffs, with employers posting fewer jobs and more job seekers. 46% of candidates use AI to help them write their resumes, according to the recruitment firm Beamery, based on a survey of 2,500 respondents; a survey of 5,000 volunteers on the creative platform Canva showed that 46% of job seekers used AI tools.
Challenges and Concerns
In some cases, this is clearly revealed by the “clumsy” language that distinguishes AI responses – especially lazy candidates do not bother to edit such texts, but if you include those who rewrite them, the number of such resumes may be higher. “Resumes should show the personality of the candidate, their history, and AI simply cannot do this,” complains Victoria McLean, CEO of the consulting recruitment firm CityCV. NIX Solutions notes that younger candidates tend to be “more adept” at using generative AI chatbots and “manage to avoid detection”: a Neurosight survey of 1,500 students found that 57% of young people use AI to prepare job applications.
The paid version of ChatGPT is said to produce better resumes than the free version; its subscribers are also more likely to pass psychometric tests than free ChatGPT users. A quarter of job seekers who paid for ChatGPT passed the test “with flying colors”; however, recruiters still expect that the deception will be revealed during an in-person interview or video conference meeting.
As this trend continues to evolve, we’ll keep you updated on the latest developments in AI’s role in job applications and recruitment processes