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More job seekers are using AI-generated responses in their applications.
  • Job seekers using AI-generated applications face detection and potential rejection by employers.
  • Companies note an uptick in AI-written job applications, complicating the hiring process.
  • Experts suggest customizing AI assistance to stand out — using it as an editor instead of a writer.

If you're hoping to use ChatGPT to get a leg up on job applications, you might just be shooting yourself in the foot.

While companies have been leveraging AI to automatically weed out résumés, job seekers have begun responding with chatbot-generated applications to keep up — and employers are noticing.