October 7th 2024.
Gone are the days when simply submitting a CV and waiting for a call was enough to land a job. Nowadays, the job application process has become more complex and demanding, with companies expecting tailor-made resumes, personalized cover letters, and multiple rounds of interviews. This can be overwhelming and exhausting for jobseekers, leading to what is known as application fatigue. However, a new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution to this problem.
According to a survey conducted by JobLeads, 73% of Americans who have used AI in their job applications have successfully secured a job. Jan Hendrik von Ahlen, co-founder and managing director of JobLeads, believes that utilizing AI in the cover letter can greatly increase one's chances of getting hired, especially when dealing with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems are used by companies to manage large volumes of job applications by scanning them for specific keywords, skills, and experiences.
While ATS can help streamline the hiring process and allow recruiters to reach a wider pool of candidates, it also means that many resumes and cover letters are never seen by human eyes. In today's job market, understanding how to use AI is essential for standing out, as pointed out by Andy Pardoe, author of Confident AI: The Essential Skills for Working with Artificial Intelligence.
It is estimated that nearly 99% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS regularly, and a staggering 75% of resumes are never read by a human, based on data from Jobscan. To combat this, Jan suggests that jobseekers can use AI to their advantage by suggesting relevant keywords and optimizing the format of their application, thus increasing its visibility and chances of getting an interview.
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If you're wondering how you can harness AI tools for your job application, Jan suggests following four simple steps to ensure your cover letter is ATS-friendly. First, provide an instruction prompt on what you need from the tool. Then, paste your updated resume and inform the tool that you will also be sharing the job description. Next, carefully review and edit the cover letter that AI provides, making sure it aligns with your personal style.
Jan emphasizes that this is not about letting the computer do all the work, but rather using its suggestions to enhance the clarity and impact of your cover letter. By combining AI technology with a human touch, you may just have found the key to standing out in today's competitive job market.
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