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Opened Jun 24, 2025 by Nina Andrade@ninaandrade476
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Aussies Divided after Woman's use of ChatGPT Cost her a new Job


A young Australian woman who lost on a brand-new job due to her 'heavy usage' of ChatGPT during the recruitment process has actually increasingly safeguarded her actions.

Alex, who works as a virtual assistant, stated she felt 'shamed' for her 'heavy use' of AI and questioned why her use of the innovation was discredited.

'When are we going to stop shaming people for using ChatGPT? If you use it smartly, it is the most effective method of working ever,' she said.

'I am proud to state that I use it. I utilize it to its edges ... to see how capable it is.

'As somebody in operations, system management and virtual help, why is utilizing ChatGPT a turn-off? Because it's so smart.'

She argued that using AI successfully needs thought and strategy, not simply automation.

'If you use it intelligently, it's not like you're mindlessly using it to do your work for you,' she discussed.

'You are teaming up with your mind and AI to do something that is incredible.'

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The video triggered a significant discussion over the use of AI during staff member recruitment

Alex likewise shared that ChatGPT has been especially practical for her as someone identified with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

'As somebody with ADHD, it entirely arranges all my ideas and ideas into a lovely and succinct presentation that makes good sense to me and everybody who reads it,' she discussed.

The video triggered intense debate with commenters divided over whether using AI for composing resumes and during the recruitment procedure was appropriate.

'Using it when you are using to a job is not 'utilizing it smartly,' one stated.

'When are we gon na start shaming people for being too damn lazy to do the bare minimum?' another composed.

Some felt that depending on AI throughout the hiring procedure was deceptive.

'When are people going to understand that employers require to know your capabilities and not AI's capabilities?' one commenter said.

'I've had individuals utilize AI for their resume, cover letter, and during the interview to answer concerns. That leaves me without any about the real candidate!'

Alex said she utilized ChatGPT to write her resume, and was tired of being 'shamed' for doing so

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Others had a more considerate view, one recruiter keeping in mind that the usage of AI is becoming significantly typical in the job applications she gets.

'Recruiter here, own organization. The amount of cover letters and emails I've seen that are all the same as ChatGPT has written it ... Be genuine,' she stated.
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Yes, use ChatGPT, however develop your own wording initially, then ask ChatGPT to enhance it. Uncertain how you used it in this process.' she said.

In 2024, a study by graphic style platform Canva revealed that almost half of all job candidates were utilizing AI to enhance their resumes.

The research study surveyed 5,000 hiring managers and 5,000 task seekers across countries including the United States, United Kingdom, India, France, and Brazil.

The findings also revealed that 44 percent of working with supervisors were comfortable with candidates using AI-generated content during the interview procedure.

67 percent also declared they might tell when AI was being used.

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Reference: ninaandrade476/execafrica#1