"This may very well be the worst email I've ever received . . . also one of the funniest," says businesswoman Jane Lu, founder of Showpo. The email application, starting with "Dear Hiring Manager, I hope this email finds you well," quickly spirals downhill. "It's ChatGPT copy and paste," adds Lu, highlighting how applicants' over-reliance on AI tools can lead to unprofessional and careless job applications.
Lu comments on the application that reads, "Here is a more polished and articulate version of your cover letter," which the applicant clearly failed to delete. She emphasizes that applicants often submit poorly formatted applications, which may have been copied from AI generators without proper revisions. Lu encourages job seekers to use their intelligence and creativity when applying.
In a humorous twist, TikTok users shared their own instances of chatbot fails, including one applicant's submission for a "medical administration position" for an airport position, and another that was just one line. These anecdotes underline the disconnect between applicant intentions and how AI-generated resumes often miss the mark.
A 2023 iCIMS study indicates that 47% of college seniors are open to using tools like ChatGPT for their resumes, showing a trend in job seeking that could lead to less authenticity and more cookie-cutter applications as AI becomes a common tool in the job application process.
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