Jobseekers Use ChatGPT to Create Resumes, but Beware of Eagle-Eyed HR Professionals

Think again before you pass a ChatGPT-generated resume to an HR professional.

Job seekers often struggle in crafting a well-written resume, especially the new graduates. But with ChatGPT, nothing is impossible because, with just a single click, you can get a nicely-created resume that will help you pass your job application.

It's convenient and music to the ears of hopeful applicants, but in the eyes of some HR professionals, it's a deal-breaker.

ChatGPT Helps Graduates Create Resumes

Jobseekers Are Using ChatGPT to Create Resumes, But Beware of Eagle-Eyed HR Professionals
Despite allowing applicants to use any AI tools to create their resumes, some HR professionals consider it a deal-breaker. Van Tay Media from Unsplash

When ChatGPT rose to the ladder of the most used AI tools, everyone thought that it was going to break the internet in popularity. Of course, this is a fact since the surge in the number of ChatGPT users was seen upon its launch in November.

Back in March 2023, CNBC reported that experts described ChatGPT as the "ultimate resume-writing cheat code" for job seekers. In the same month, Tech Times wrote that the AI platform can also be used to make a cover letter in case you haven't yet made one.

There's no question about ChatGPT's capability since it can answer almost all questions you ask it. You can try to give it a prompt and it will produce quick results from scratch.

AI platforms make working in the company easier, but before you enter a firm, you need to pass the HR screening. In that case, you need to impress them with your resume.

As WebPro News spotted via iCIMS' eighth annual "Class of" report, new graduates are poised to enter a more challenging market compared to the past batches.

"This is the first class born in the millennium to hit the workforce, and they are doing so amid a challenging macroeconomic environment with the noise of layoffs after spending the majority of their college years in a pandemic. It's no wonder they crave stability from their employers," iCIMS chief people officer Laura Coccaro said.

While entry-level hiring is projected to increase in 2023, the dream jobs for a beginner jobseeker might not be for everyone. The qualifications, of course, are also getting higher.

The research suggests that college graduates tend to rely on ChatGPT to arrive at a well-written resume. However, it does not equate to the desired result.

iCIMS said that ChaTGPT is interrupting the job application process for graduates. The company discovered that 47% of college seniors use ChatGPT to make a cover letter or resume.

The research also tackled that Gen Z, which accounts for 25%, utilize AI chatbots to obtain a ChatGPT-generated resume or any other job-related papers.

Beware of HR Professionals Who Might Catch You Off Guard

It's no wonder that ChatGPT really helps people in landing their dream jobs, not to mention that you can also ask the AI about possible interview questions. This will help you be more prepared ahead of the tests you need to pass.

Unfortunately, some companies have upgraded their screening practices for applicants. Some of them have apps for detecting AI-written content, so there's no way you can get away with a ChatGPT-made resume unless you slightly edit its structure and grammar.

According to Mashable, nearly 40% of HR professionals treat ChatGPT use as a dealbreaker in the industry. If you have a fear that an HR staff can detect your AI-generated resume or cover letter, the best way you can do is to write them traditionally. You can search the internet for potential examples and, from there, try to create your own version.

Joseph Henry
Tech Times
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