Recent layoffs in the technology sector have created a lot of activity for LinkedIn users fine-tuning their resumes and getting back in the networking game.
The online networking software, owned by Microsoft (MSFT), has now added generative artificial intelligence (AI), similar to ChatGPT, to its profile-building tools.
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LinkedIn says it has used AI technology to some degree for more than 15 years as it helps professionals, hiring managers and small business to achieve their goals.
"But our teams have always sought to do better: To help more people, in all countries, at every stage of their career, solve a wide range of professional needs," a company press release said March 15. "With advanced generative AI and large language models, we’re now able to do that. And we do so by putting AI directly into the hands of our members."
LinkedIn suggests imagining AI as an assistant, helping job-seekers achieve their objectives.
"One of the most powerful ways to think of AI is as your co-pilot, your incredibly capable assistant, constantly at your side to help you excel at your task at hand and in your career," according to the press release.
Creating a LinkedIn profile can be daunting, LinkedIn said. The idea of summarizing career highlights and aspirations into just a few sentences is a difficult task.
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"To help make the process easier and more effective, we're excited to introduce a new tool that provides personalized writing suggestions," LinkedIn said.
Using the content already on a user's profile, the AI tool identifies important skills and experiences to highlight and suggests ways to improve it.
"Of course, customization is still important," the press release said. "That's why we encourage you to review and edit the suggested content before adding it to your profile to ensure it is accurate and aligns with your tone and experience."
The service is only available to paying premium subscribers.
"This is just one of the ways we’re making it easier to build your profile and showcase your professional self," LinkedIn wrote. "We’re excited to start testing this in the hands of Premium subscribers starting today and will roll it out over the next few months to all Premium subscribers."
