He noted that this strategy resulted in recruiters calling his applications “exceptional” and “very impressive.”
Finding a job in today’s competitive world is a tedious task. While there are debates over AI taking up many jobs, recently, a man claimed that a popular AI tool helped him secure many job interviews. The person shared a post on Reddit claiming that using ChatGPT to modify job applications enhanced his chances of receiving interview calls. This prompted a series of reactions online. While some agreed that the AI tool can be helpful, some expressed concern over its consequences. Many others enquired about the prompts he used to get the desired results.
As per the viral post, the man provides the AI chatbot his CV and job description, commanding it to optimise the application to properly fit the vacancy. As a result, he got numerous interview requests, including for positions that he initially believed were beyond his skills. He explained, “I use ChatGPT to apply for jobs. I give it my CV and the job description/requirements. I ask it to optimize my CV and experience to perfectly match that specific job.” Not just this, he mentioned that ChatGPT helps him with answers such as how is he suitable for the role based on his experience. This strategy, he claims, resulted in recruiters calling his applications “exceptional” and “very impressive.”
Despite receiving numerous interview requests, he acknowledged the difficulty during the actual interviews. The person mentioned “The problem is that I’m terrible at interviews! I’m seriously the worst at interviews, I get very nervous and completely flustered.” He reflected that maybe later he might start using AI during interviews as well.
He later emphasised that he simply does not depend on a perfect CV. He is a skilled professional and has good reviews from his previous employers.
The post sparked a slew of reactions from social media users. Many were intrigued by how useful this tool can be and asked for details. One user requested, “What’s the prompt please,” while another asked, “What platform are you applying on and having the most success?” Another user also requested for particular sites, “What websites are you using to find and apply for the jobs?”
Others appreciated his strategy. An individual noted, “That’s actually a great idea I love it and I am going to do it. And I’m usually pretty good at interviews so I take this to work. I appreciate the suggestion man.”
However, some expressed concern about the use of ChtGPT in job applications. One of them asked, “Does Chat GPT lie and basically put the words from the ad into your resume? That’s what happened when I tried it. I felt weird sending my resume like that.” Another person mentioned, “I do not think it’s possible to apply for a job using chat GPT alone. We can search for jobs but I am not sure how effective it will be.”