By utilizing generative artificial intelligence, the platform’s job search tool is also receiving a boost.
LinkedIn started conducting experiments with artificial intelligence-powered solutions for job seekers on its platform in the previous year. The company has just introduced a number of new features for its premium users who are #OpentoWork. These features include a tailored resume, cover letters that are supported by artificial intelligence, and job searches that are more conversational in nature.
Some of the most laborious portions of the process of looking for a new job are going to be sped up as a result of these improvements. You can now search for positions using queries such as “find me a marketing job that is fully remote and pays at least $100,000 a year,” or “find business development roles in biotech.” A few examples of the revised job search tool include the ability to search for roles using these types of questions. All of these descriptions are very straightforward, but anyone who has ever searched for employment on LinkedIn (without the assistance of artificial intelligence) is aware that it is frequently difficult to utilize keywords to limit down the list of available positions.
As soon as you discover a position that piques your interest, the built-in assistant will be able to provide you with recommendations regarding your qualifications and assistance with your application. With LinkedIn’s artificial intelligence, you can upload a copy of your existing resume, and it will present you with suggestions on what to improve depending on the job description. The ability to modify entire sections of the paper is one example of this. Other examples include ideas on specific experiences that should be highlighted. In a similar vein, LinkedIn is able to produce cover letters for you depending on your previous experience and the company for which you are applying.
After receiving a sneak peek of these tools from the company, I was impressed by how well they performed, especially considering that it was my first try at writing a cover letter. It was written in a tone that was not as robotic as the majority of the AI-written stuff that I have come across, and it included particular details from my profile. Naturally, as a journalist, I would like to think that I am still capable of writing a cover letter that is superior to that of an artificial intelligence. It is possible, however, that the tool may be useful for those who are applying to dozens of jobs at the same time. This is especially true considering that many businesses already employ AI software to narrow down applications.
The product manager for LinkedIn, Rohan Rajiv, has stated that the purpose of these products is to provide consumers with a starting point rather than an all-in-one solution. “What we want to do is make it easy for people who have a difficult time telling their story, who have a difficult time staring at a blank screen trying to put something together to at least get started,” he says in an interview with Engadget.
However, he also mentions that the corporation is still in the relatively early phases of its pursuit of artificial intelligence, and that it may someday automate a greater portion of the process of applying for jobs. “The next horizon is going to be… can you just do that for me,” he asks. “I couldn’t be more excited.” “You can almost imagine people thinking about it from the perspective of an agent and helping you get things done,” the speaker said.