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Whether you're looking to make a move or not currently working, the exhaustion of searching for a new job is real. But, with the help of AI tools, not every part of the process has to feel repetitive or be filled with uncertainty.
"There are a lot of specialized AI tools out there, specifically for job seekers, in terms of writing application materials, practicing for interviews, things like that," Keith Spencer, a career expert at online job site FlexJobs, told Mashable.
AI can help with a lot. Some products can determine which positions you're best suited for, while others can tailor your resume and cover letter based on a job posting. Not only does this streamline the entire process, it can also give you the best chance at landing an interview and making it through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) — a program many recruiters use to identify top applicants for a position before scheduling an interview.
Rohan Rajiv, LinkedIn's Director of Product Management overseeing its job seeker products, told Mashable that the company hears from job seekers that they have three main problems:
When they take the time to apply for a job, they want to know that somebody noticed.
They want to find the positions most relevant to them quickly.
They want tactical and emotional support throughout the job-seeking process.
AI can make each of these steps a little easier. Although Spencer added a note of caution, "AI is not perfect. It's constantly being developed, updated, and trained on new information." He advises job seekers to use AI as an idea generator or stepping-off point to enhance their own work, not do all the work for them.
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