The rise of ChatGPT, a conversational AI tool, has sparked both excitement and fear in industries worldwide. While it has been praised for its ability to pass certification exams, create well-written cover letters and ace job interviews, it has also been criticized for facilitating cheating and taking away jobs.
However, it is too early to fear ChatGPT as a ubiquitous imposter that will wreak havoc on hiring processes. While it may get job seekers noticed, it lacks the complexity, personality, and individuality to be a successful applicant. Similarly, while it can provide a good way to help understand the basic qualifications needed for a job and generate job descriptions, interview questions, and suggested ways to screen for it, it is not a replacement for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.
ChatGPT is a great research tool and can save time by automating tasks such as web research. It can also provide organized and accurate information on job analysis, building test plans, and content creation. However, it lacks the detail and nuance to do the job on its own.
In conclusion, ChatGPT is an impressive tool that can assist in the hiring process, but it is not a replacement for trained humans evaluating applicants’ characteristics and qualifications. While it may change the industry, it will not kill recruiting as we know it.
