The new AI features are powered by OpenAI’s technology and are indicated by a sparkle emoji under job listings on LinkedIn. Clicking on it opens a chat window where a person can type queries about a job or select prewritten questions such as “Am I a good fit for this role?” Answers are provided in the form of brief bullet points sourced from scraping company profiles and other information on LinkedIn.
The average recruitment process in the US now lasts 43 days, according to 2023 research from The Josh Bersin Company, a human resources advisory group. Many job seekers feel burned out. A February report from CompTIA found that nearly half looking for jobs in the tech industry cite the time commitment required as a top challenge.