Generative AI has quickly found its way into a lot of industries, ranging from music production to photo editing. Now, as part of its announcement of reaching a billion users, LinkedIn has introduced a new generative AI job coach aimed at assisting users in job applications.
Developed by Microsoft, the “job seeker coach” represents LinkedIn’s continued foray into the AI landscape, following a previous introduction of AI tools aimed at helping users craft more effective profiles. The primary objective of this coach is to offer AI-generated insights into the often lengthy and confusing job descriptions, assessing how well the role aligns with a user’s profile. However, it is important to note that the coach runs on OpenAI’s GPT-4 AI model and is exclusive to the Premium members.
How would the coach work?
When a user identifies a relevant job they wish to apply for but are uncertain about their suitability, they can ask questions to the AI, such as “Am I a good fit for this job?” or “How can I best position myself for this job?” The chatbot will then analyze both the job listing and the user’s profile to provide feedback and insights. Furthermore, the job coach can not only identify gaps in a person’s resume but can also help them connect with employees at the company.
“We had to build a lot of stuff on our end to work around that and to make this a snappy experience. When you’re having these conversational experiences, sometimes it’s almost like a search — you expect it to be instant. And so there’s real platform capabilities we had to develop to make that possible,” said Erran Berger, LinkedIn’s vice president of product engineering.
Concerns surrounding the AI
While AI can prove helpful for job seekers, previous implementations of such AIs have had a slew of concerns. For instance, when Amazon introduced its AI recruiting engine, biases within the system led to discriminatory practices against women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. However, when talking about this issue, Berger highlighted that they have invested substantial resources in upholding AI standards to ensure fairness and inclusivity.
“You couple that with our own AI models for matching jobs, again, which we’ve been doing for a long time, you get this super-personalized, equity-minded experience for our job seekers,” said Berger.
2023-11-02 15:05:58