The misuse of AI tools like ChatGPT by Gen Z individuals for generating cover letters and job application responses has raised concerns among employers.
What Happened: Shoshana Davis, founder of career consultancy Fairy Job Mother, has observed a surge in identical cover letters and job application responses, indicating the misuse of AI tools, CNBC reported on Monday. A Canva survey revealed that 45% of job seekers have used AI to build or improve their resumes.
Davis explained that employers have received “hundreds of the exact same cover letters word for word," or identical answers to job application questions.
Furthermore, a Grammarly survey showed that 61% of Gen Z workers can’t imagine working without using generative AI. However, Davis cautioned that copying answers from ChatGPT can adversely affect job prospects.
Over half of the hiring managers considered AI-generated ...