A Reddit user shared that using ChatGPT to refine job applications has significantly increased their chances of securing interviews. He said he provided his resume and the job description to the chatbot, which then revised his application to better fit the role. He claimed that, he received multiple interview requests, including for positions he initially believed were beyond their qualifications.

ChatGPT for Job Applications

The user described their process: "I use ChatGPT to apply for jobs. I give it my CV and the job description/requirements. I ask it to optimise my CV and experience to perfectly match that specific job. It also gives me excellent answers to any question, using my CV and experience to provide examples of how I'm suitable for the job, using the STAR method for each example."

The user also shared that recruiters praised their applications as "exceptional" and "very impressive."

I keep getting lots of interview invitations while using ChatGPT and my CV
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Reacting on the post, one user also shared he also do the same. The user also shared the prompts to better his CV with the help of ChatGPT.

Online Debate Erupts

The post ignited discussions among Reddit users about the ethical implications of using AI in job applications. Some questioned whether AI-generated applications misrepresented qualifications. One user asked, "Does ChatGPT lie and basically put in the words from the ad into your resume? That’s what happened when I tried it. I felt weird sending my resume like that."

Others were curious about the specific prompts used to achieve better application results. Another user noted, "Yeah, it's always weird how that works. You tell ChatGPT to tell people what they want to hear, and then they see how you are in real life and it doesn't match up. Totally weird."

The discussion highlights the growing role of AI in job searches and raises questions about authenticity and interview performance when AI-crafted applications set high expectations.