New graduates aren’t afraid to make use of ChatGPT when making use of for jobs — and a few professionals aren’t afraid to reject them for doing so.

Expertise cloud firm iCIMS simply dropped its eighth annual “Class of” report(opens in a brand new tab), the place it gathers info from faculty college students and up to date grads to be able to assist human useful resource departments “have interaction” with them. The category of 2023 is, understandably, uncertain in regards to the future, citing financial anxiousness and shifting aspirations due to COVID.

The newly minted grads are additionally leaping on generative AI since ChatGPT’s debut final December. In keeping with the report, 47 % of school seniors are taken with utilizing ChatGPT or different AI bots to jot down their resumes or cowl letter. Twenty-five % of Gen Z have already used an AI bot to assist write their resume or cowl letter.

“Generative AI bots (like ChatGPT) have the potential to assist each candidates and employers be extra productive and talk higher,” commented iCMIS Chief Know-how Officer Al Smith, within the report. “From resumes and job descriptions to supply letters and onboarding materials, the know-how presents employers and recruiters a greater start line as they transfer by way of the hiring journey.”

Job seekers who use generative AI needs to be cautious, nevertheless: 39 % of HR professionals stated the usage of AI tech throughout hiring is a dealbreaker.

With ChatGPT serving to folks land job interviews, it is no shock that the category of 2023 desires to take benefit. On condition that AI bots are inclined to make up info and may be made by shady builders, nevertheless, their finest wager is to jot down their resumes and canopy letters the old style approach.