Delhi CEO critiques job seeker's AI-generated cover letter: 'No wonder we have so much unemployment'
PTC News Desk: A CEO based in Delhi has recently shared a humorous yet concerning job application she received, which was riddled with errors and oversights. Ananya Narang, the founder and CEO of Entourage, took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a screenshot of a cover letter that revealed the applicant had used a generic template without replacing the placeholders with their own relevant experiences and skills.
In the application, the candidate wrote, "I'm proficient in (mention your key skills, e.g., graphic design, social media strategy, research), and I'm passionate about (explain briefly how you can add value, e.g., creating engaging content, analysing trends, supporting strategic initiatives). My previous experience includes (briefly highlight relevant experience or projects)." This lack of personalisation suggested a careless approach to the application process.
Just received yet another job application. No wonder we have so much unemployment today :’) pic.twitter.com/c0VaGWYrIJ — Ananya Narang (@AnanyaNarang_) October 15, 2024
Alongside the screenshot, Ms. Narang expressed her frustration, stating, "Just received yet another job application. No wonder we have so much unemployment today."
In her next post, she sought advice from her followers on how to respond to the applicant, asking, "Please tell me what do I reply?" This prompted a flurry of responses, with many users speculating that the candidate had likely used AI tools like ChatGPT to generate the cover letter without proofreading it.
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To illustrate her point, Ms. Narang even crafted a potential response to the application. She wrote, "Dear [Applicant's Name], Thank you for your interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. After reviewing your application, it appears that your submission was an unedited message generated by an AI tool, such as ChatGPT."
The comment section became a platform for amusement, with many users sharing similar experiences. Some noted that such poorly crafted applications have become increasingly common since the rise of AI technologies like ChatGPT.
One user humorously suggested, "Well, you should also use ChatGPT and send a 'Regret' letter! Also mention that any further call or correspondence shall be used for training and improvement purposes (for the candidate)!" Another chimed in, advising Ms. Narang to create a prompt for the applicant on how to properly copy and paste a generated response, adding that the individual lacked the skills to even perform that task.
Comments continued to flow, with one user observing, "Natural stupidity with artificial intelligence," while another remarked, "Artificial intelligence and human stupidity."
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the implications of AI in the job application process and the importance of personalising applications to stand out in a competitive job market.
- With inputs from agencies
