You’re not alone if you’re feeling fatigued in your job hunt. In fact, you may have found that the slowness in hiring has you applying to more jobs. Data shows workers are applying to more roles compared to a year ago—and some say generative AI tools, coupled with a cooler labor market and inflation, are to thank.
Many job seekers are using AI programs like ChatGPT to create résumés and cover letters on demand that match the skills and qualifications of the job. Some are using job search automation tools such as LazyApply and SimplifyJobs to apply to jobs en masse. And AI tools such as Pyjama Jobs and Talentprise, which help candidates identify jobs their skill sets match, could also be boosting application rates.
“Job seekers are being more aggressive” compared to years past, LinkedIn’s chief economist Karin Kimbrough told me, with AI helping people submit applications to more postings. “There’s a whole energy around AI right now, and if you have these tools that are going to help you craft that perfect message with personalized suggestions, it really gives you a little bit more confidence in applying.”
Though, the practices could also be making it harder for job seekers, as AI-assisted applications raise the bar for getting noticed and increase chances of getting missed by recruiters amid the deluge.
