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AI is crushing the job search. It's time to fight back (with AI help)

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Today, we have something on our agenda that probably no one likes: searching a job. AI has already made its way into the field and, apart from all the good stuff, has created many problems. But that doesn't mean we can't turn technology to our benefit.

Let's discuss AI's threats and how we can use it to make the job search as smooth as possible.

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AI Already Stopping You From Getting A Job

Let's start with the problem. According to the ITRC, employment fraud increased to 118% in 2023 thanks to AI. Attackers pose as recruiters, post fake job applications, collect data, and use it for their purposes. This data can include personal and financial information from job seekers and can be used in different ways. According to the FTC, a typical victim in such cases can lose $2000. Given crises and the popularization of remote work, this number is only likely to grow.

But there is a more sophisticated (and, in many jurisdictions, perfectly legal) way to scam people looking for work. If you open LinkedIn and search AI-related queries, you’ll find a lot of job postings. These employers will conduct interviews using an AI recruiter. It receives new data for training and then sends the job seeker a rejection email. It's all legitimate, but time is wasted.

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I'm intentionally not naming specific names here, but if you want to dive deeper into this topic, you can find hundreds of posts on Reddit. This problem is common in a wide variety of niches, from writing and coding to analytics.

The legitimate question here is: how should you avoid falling victim to scammers?

I've got some suggestions on a nasty situation (based on advice from the FTC) and a solid set of AI tools to help you search for jobs and prepare for interviews faster than ever before.

• Don't trust even reputable platforms. AI learned long ago to mimic the behavior of an actual recruiter, so it scrutinizes any offers, even on LinkedIn and Indeed.

• Double-check the employer. I've long made it a habit to learn about a company through independent platforms as much as possible. Check out Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit posts so you don't get scammed.

• Do not share sensitive information. Decent employers limit themselves to a relatively standard set of information: name, phone number, work experience and education, and perhaps an e-mail and home address.

As an aside, be realistic. If it sounds like a dream job, consider whether the company is trying to scam you.

But before you and I dive into neo-Luddism and start protesting against AI, let's remember that some models also give us great opportunities. With them, every aspect of the job search becomes much more enjoyable.

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Best AI Tools to Boost Your Job Search

I know from experience that it's easy to get confused between tweaking resumes, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and keeping track of multiple applications. At some point, you start to feel like it becomes a job. Fortunately, we have plenty of valuable tools to help you overcome a massive part of the challenges.

I’ve selected a few to help you tackle various tasks in this process.

Resume and Application Optimization