Human Resource (HR) departments and hiring managers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a game changer in employment for organizing resumes, tracking applicants, and more.
While this may provide some added stress to job seekers, there are benefits to understanding exactly how employers are using AI. Knowing how to approach the changing job market can help you tweak and tune your applications to stand out – and increase your chances of an interview.
HR departments use the power of AI in their Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline their hiring process. These systems efficiently manage job postings, applications, candidate information, and applicant communications. Thus, saving HR professionals time and resources. ATS automates repetitive tasks, efficiently identifies suitable candidates, and significantly enhances the overall effectiveness of the recruitment process.
Job seekers can also use AI, such as chatGPT, to aid them in their job search with resumes and cover letters. You can also prepare for interviews by generating potential job-specific questions that might be asked during an interview.
AI is a powerful tool and can come very close to mimicking human actions; don’t forget that these tools are not human! A hiring manager with any experience using AI can easily detect when something is not human-written. The key is to use AI as a roadmap. You are still driving the car yet must put your touch and personality into an application to make it stand out.
The case managers at Tracks help job seekers with their resumes and cover letters to ensure that they are personalized and accurately reflect the individual's work experience.
Resume and Cover Letter Writing:
- Benefits: AI can significantly boost job seekers' chances by helping them quickly and efficiently create professional-looking resumes and cover letters.
- Limitations: While a great tool – AI-generated resumes and cover letters may contain inaccuracies or inadequately represent an individual's qualifications and experiences. A 100% AI-generated cover letter, especially being represented as human-written, can reflect poorly on an applicant. Please do not resort to plagiarism when applying for jobs, because there are no benefits.
Interview Preparation:
- Benefits: AI-powered interview preparation tools can help job seekers practice and refine their interview skills – and increase confidence and readiness.
- Limitations: Responses may not always be comprehensive or tailored to individual needs which can potentially limit their effectiveness. It’s important not to depend on ChatGPT to get you the job. Job seekers need to supplement AI-generated questions with their own research, preparation, and practice to be fully prepared.
Tracks Employment offers multiple services to help job seekers overcome the challenges of a job market – especially one particularly overcome by artificial intelligence.
- Workshops tailored to experienced workers that are designed to familiarize job seekers with AI tools and teach them how to leverage them effectively in job searches and career advancement.
- Dedicated employment case managers ready to support individuals (including those facing barriers with AI tools) and provide personalized support and guidance throughout the employment process.
- We have customized feedback and assistance with reviewing and editing resumes and cover letters.
Contact TRACKS at 705-444-1580 or drop by our office at 50 Hume Street in Collingwood.