LinkedIn has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) services to help members find jobs. To enhance user experience, the platform is also experimenting with AI personas and growing its library of learning resources.
There have long been rumors that LinkedIn is developing AI-powered tools to aid users in their job searches. In a blog post released on Wednesday, the well-known job-search platform revealed AI-powered tools to assist users in their quest for new jobs. There is a catch, though. Only LinkedIn Premium users have access to these services, which are originally available globally in English.
Using a natural language prompt, one of the new technologies lets users look for jobs on LinkedIn. For example, a user might type “Find me a remote marketing job in Detroit that pays at least $110,000,” as LinkedIn’s chief product officer Tomer Cohen demonstrated in the blog post. If the search results are accurate, this method might work quite well for finding job openings.
Additionally, LinkedIn is rolling out a feature to improve cover letters and resumes. Hiring managers will find their applications stand out if users upload their resumes and receive immediate feedback with personalized suggestions catered to certain job listings. LinkedIn also provides customized cover letter recommendations, which expedites and saves time during the job application process.
Additionally, the platform is growing its educational offerings to help professionals adjust to the changing nature of the labor market. According to the blog post, LinkedIn currently offers over 800 AI-focused courses, with about 60 new ones added each week. These help users stay current and competitive by offering free courses for a month on subjects like AI literacy and advanced deep learning techniques. These new tools expand on other Premium-only AI capabilities, like the ability to summarize messages from a user’s LinkedIn feed, which LinkedIn started testing late last year.
LinkedIn is experimenting with AI personas that users may engage with to learn more about a range of business issues, in addition to job searches. Expert-trained, these personas provide tailored responses according to each user’s specific requirements. Alicia Reece, Anil Gupta, Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts, and Lisa Gates are a few of the professionals who are highlighted.
Furthermore, although there are few details available, LinkedIn is attempting to use generative AI to improve its search capabilities. The blog article claims that the new search features will enhance the intelligence of every search encounter, regardless of the purpose—people seeking information, career chances, outreach, or just connecting with others. It is anticipated that these improvements to search powered by AI will be released in the upcoming weeks.
