Are you job hunting at the moment? Does working for a large or a multinational company sound interesting to you? If yes, you might be aware (or at least you have already heard) that such companies are using ‘AI’ or bots in their hiring process. But first, what exactly is the meaning of ‘Artificial Intelligence’? Artificial Intelligence according to Encyclopedia Britannica is “the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings” such as humans. With the advancement of technology in this modern age, this means that a robot or bot is now capable of handling a job interview with prospective candidates. Only a few decades ago, it may seem impossible or unimaginable. In this article, we are going to suggest five practical job search tips in today’s age of artificial intelligence.
Use the right keywords
It is important to tailor-suit your CV/resume and cover letter according to the job opportunity that you are targeting in order to show your potential employer that you are the right person for the job. For example, when applying as a digital marketing assistant think of skills or experience usually associated with this type of job such as “Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media accounts management, web content writing skills, etc.
Regularly updating your LinkedIn profile and other social media platforms used for job searching
Other than receiving job applications from interested applicants, employers also scout potential talents in different social media platforms used for professional networking. Therefore, having an active online presence is equally important when job hunting.
Make sure that your contact information is visible to the public
While it is completely okay to put your personal social accounts like Facebook and Instagram in private mode mainly for security reasons, your professional accounts such as LinkedIn should be available for public view. Potential employers or their AI bots should be able to contact you easily by putting your contact details on these platforms. It is also a good idea to create an email that will be used solely for job applications.
Prepare yourself for the possibility of a digital interview
Apart from the ‘traditional style’ job interview with an HR, there is also a possibility that you will be interviewed by an AI of the company beforehand. Even though you’ll be communicating with a robot or you’ll need to answer its questionnaire first, it is essential that you give your best shot in this stage early on, in order to advance to the next stage. More often than not, large companies and/or better paying jobs have multiple stages in their hiring process.
Don’t forget about the basics of the job application process
One of the common pitfalls when undergoing an interview with an AI is that applicants tend to focus only on the element of the interview. Even though you’ll be facing a bot and not a human, it does not mean that you can choose to be less prepared. Putting extra effort such as dressing to impress, researching about the company and preparing questions about the job opportunity or about the employer beforehand will surely give you plus points on your job application as you would do in a ‘traditional’ interview with an HR officer.
While the job hiring process nowadays has been partially changed by the advancement of technology, the fundamentals when recruiting employees remain the same. Whether you will need to deal with an AI or not in order for you to land on that dream job, it is necessary to be well-prepared and to put the same amount of effort as you would do in an interview with an HR (human) officer.
