Generative AI / ChatGPT in your application?
Generative AI / ChatGPT in your application? Yes, but in the right way!
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way we work. As a modern employer, we welcome the usage of these tools rather than prohibiting them. However, it is important for you as a candidate to use these tools in an ethically responsible manner that actually helps you and your applications process. Your job application is an opportunity for both you as a candidate and us as an employer to determine if the current job is the right fit. While we encourage you to use these tools, it's important for us to see the real person behind the job application during the application process. Here are some tips on how you can use generative AI to your advantage and a guide on when you can, or cannot, use these tools in the application process.
How you can use generative AI in the application process:
Preparation: Use the tools to research the industry, company, or job before your job application or interview.
Explore new ideas: Get help in exploring new ideas and angles on how to write your resume, personal letter, or how to present yourself during the interview in the best way possible.
Improve and refine: Use generative AI to improve the structure and wording or to clarify your thoughts and ideas.
Be authentic: Your application should reflect who you are, and we value getting to know your personal experiences, perspectives, and skills. While the tools can assist you with certain aspects, they cannot replace you as an individual. If you want your application to stand out, a generic response from ChatGPT will not differentiate you from the crowd.
Examples of beneficial use of generative AI:
Brainstorm new ideas and get help in structuring your thoughts for the recruitment process.
Use it in your preparation to ease nerves and gain an understanding of upcoming tasks, such as interviews or recruitment tests. For example, you can ask for typical interview questions for a specific job.
Research current industry trends and get help in connecting them with your unique experiences in your job application.
Get assistance in checking the readability and clarity of your texts.
How you should not use generative AI in the application process:
Do not replace your personality: Your personal stories are what makes you unique and make your application stand out among others.
Do not let the tools take tests for you: Misrepresenting yourself can lead to being hired for a job that is not a good fit for you, which benefits neither party. Our personality tests and evaluations are designed to help both you and us to determine if you are a good fit for the job.
Examples of pitfalls to avoid:
Do not directly copy AI-generated texts into your job application without adding a personal touch.
Do not use generative AI during a recruitment test, as it creates an inaccurate picture of who you are as a person.
Do not use generative AI to create answers during a digital interview, as it often becomes apparent through non-unique responses and an impersonal tone.
Your performance during the application process should reflect your real abilities and potential. When you use generative AI tools in the right way, it can help you improve your application and prepare for recruitment tests and interviews. However, it cannot and should not overshadow the essence of what makes you the right candidate for the job. Remember that the selection process is as much for you, the candidate, as it is for us, the employer.
