I know this topic is top of mind for a lot of agencies in the hope that technology can make it easier to find good talent more quickly. Job seekers are hopeful, too, because the vast amount of information online can be hard to wade through to find the perfect career.
Since technology advances so rapidly, I’m cautious about projecting too far into the future. At this time, all I can speak to is where I’ve seen AI be a resource or have influence in the recruiting process for both hiring leaders and candidates.
AI for Creative Writing
Candidates and companies use AI to write cover letters, resumes, job descriptions, and job advertisements. This is a huge relief for people who don’t feel confident with creative writing. For others, it ensures their materials line up with what’s common in the market.
Most importantly, AI is interactive, so rather than templates or samples that feel impersonal, you can constantly refine and tailor these pieces to specific jobs, situations, and keyword terms.
If you use AI to write job descriptions, make sure to edit it in a tone of voice that sounds like you and doesn’t appear to plagiarize another company’s ad. You also want to make sure all the informa...