Job hunting has become increasingly competitive, with AI tools from LinkedIn offering assistance in creating resumes, cover letters, and personalized messages, though challenges such as errors in AI-generated content remain. LinkedIn COO Daniel Shapero predicts that by 2025, a key job interview question will be about how candidates have used AI in their personal or professional lives, highlighting the growing importance of AI proficiency. Despite the benefits, the rapid evolution of AI is overwhelming many employees, with adaptability to AI becoming essential for navigating future job markets. Read more in the full article below.
LinkedIn Expands AI Features – But Are They Really Helping Job Seekers?
Job hunting has always been challenging, and today it feels tougher than ever. Competition is at an all-time high – data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that applying to as many as 80 roles yields only a 31% chance of receiving an offer. Given the time-intensive nature of applications, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the process.
LinkedIn, leveraging OpenAI’s ChatGPT (supported by Microsoft’s $14 billion investment in OpenAI), has introduced several AI tools to aid job seekers. These tools assist with creating or refining resumes, cover letters, original posts, and personalized messages to hiring managers. Among these innovations, LinkedIn’s AI-powered job assessment tool stands out. Currently available to premium subscribers and slated for broader release in early 2025, the tool highlights job listings where users are likely top candidates, based on keyword analysis of their profiles. LinkedIn reports over 90% of premium users find the tool helpful, though its impact on job search success remains unclear.
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However, AI-generated content comes with pitfalls. AI-driven resumes and cover letters often contain errors, vague language, or fabricated metrics. Recruiters are catching on. “When every metric on a resume ends in a zero or five, it’s a red flag,” says Sam Struan, a Glasgow-based recruiter and resume writer. Struan estimates that 60% of his clients seek help after unsuccessful job hunts with AI-assisted resumes. His approach? Strip out the “fluff” and restore a human touch to the writing.
Ryan Hunt, a Chicago-based designer, turned to AI to ease his job search after a year of balancing applications with a full-time job he took out of necessity following a layoff. AI streamlined his least favorite task – writing cover letters – but hasn’t improved his results. “I haven’t gotten a single interview from AI-assisted cover letters,” Hunt says. Roles that didn’t require a cover letter or those he applied to without AI assistance have yielded better outcomes. “It feels like it doesn’t make a difference,” he reflects. “Maybe I need to focus on applying to roles I’m truly confident about.”
AI Skills Take Center Stage: LinkedIn COO on 2025’s Key Job Interview Question
LinkedIn Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero has identified what he believes will be a pivotal question for tech professionals in 2025 job interviews: “Tell me a story about how you used AI at work or at home.” As companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations, they’re seeking candidates who demonstrate comfort and adaptability with the technology.
“Employers are looking for people who can seamlessly incorporate AI into their day-to-day tasks,” Shapero told Fortune. He emphasized that there isn’t a single “correct” answer to this question; responses based on personal or professional experiences are equally valuable. Examples include planning family trips, summarizing meeting notes, or generating creative ideas for clients.
This shift in interview priorities underscores the ongoing workplace transformation. LinkedIn’s research shows that more than 10% of current job titles, such as “Chief AI Officer,” didn’t exist in 2000 – a trend expected to accelerate by 2025. Shapero predicts, “The theme will shift from not changing your job to your job changing around you.”
However, the rapid evolution of AI poses challenges. A LinkedIn survey found that 64% of employees feel overwhelmed by its impact. Shapero advises candidates to embrace AI as a tool for adaptation, as those comfortable with it will be better equipped to navigate the workplace of the future.
This emerging trend highlights the growing need for professionals to demonstrate AI proficiency, not just as a technical skill but as a fundamental part of problem-solving and innovation.
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