Artificial Intelligence in Businesses
This piece was written by Victoria Carman, a Business Writing Intern with Sipley the Best during Spring 2024. Victoria shares insights on the strengths and weaknesses of using generative AI as a job seeker.
In school, students are taught to not use artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, OpenAI, or Snapchat AI to do their work. Schools believe that this takes away the credibility of the learners, because they aren’t doing the work themselves. To solve the problem of cheating, most schools have taken to banning the use of AI for any assignments. I don’t agree with this supposed “solution”. Artificial intelligence can be used for many different things, especially in the world of business. Students need to be taught how to use this valuable resource, given that there is a high chance it will help them in the future.
According to the article How to Use AI to Find Your Next Job, written by Kimberli Lowe-MacAuley, there are many uses for this exhilarating new technology, specifically for job seekers. Some of these uses are listed below:
Leverage AI Job-Matching
Consider AI Resume-Writing Assistance
Use AI for Cover Letter Support
Use AI for Interview Preparation
These amenities are often known for being quick and efficient. They get the job done and increase productivity, as workers no longer have to take their time on simple projects. They just tell the computer what they want done, overall saving hours of their time. Time is also saved because the margin of error is dramatically reduced.
While these uses are highly functional, there are upsides and downsides to everything. While this high-tech help can majorly improve your job seeking game, it can also be detrimental. In a UVIK feature, the same one listing the benefits of this automation, there are many reports of data and security breaching,unreliable systems, and high costing services that don’t always pay for themselves.
Below, I have an example of a cover letter created by ChatGPT for a program manager position.
____________________________________________________________________________
Victoria Carman
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
4-18-24
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
I am writing to express my interest in the Program Manager position at [Company Name]. While I may not have a formal degree, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute to your team.
Through my previous roles and experiences, I have developed strong organizational and leadership skills that I believe are essential for success in program management. I have a proven track record of effectively coordinating projects and teams, ensuring timely completion of tasks and achieving desired outcomes.
Although my background may differ from traditional candidates, I am highly motivated and eager to learn. I am confident that my adaptability, coupled with my dedication to achieving results, will enable me to excel in the Program Manager role at [Company Name].
Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the opportunity to discuss how my skills and determination can contribute to the success of your organization.
Sincerely,
Victoria Carman
____________________________________________________________________________
There are benefits and drawbacks to this resume. The grammar and spelling is impeccable, but it all feels really impersonal in my opinion. I did adjust it to my personal experiences, so having no prior roles was inputted, but I believe that it was brought up a bit much. The letter also feels like it came directly from a template, which it likely did. These letters are supposed to be personal, your first impression being made without yet meeting your possible future employer. This doesn't seem like an amazing, mind-blowing introduction to me. While it is your choice to use this technology or not, even if you choose to I highly recommend personalizing the outputted result no matter what. Make it sound like you.
