LinkedIn is working on AI-powered features to help users find the right job, but there’s a problem
LinkedIn has introduced new AI-powered features to help users find jobs. The platform is also expanding its learning resources and testing AI personalities to improve the user experience.
Reports of LinkedIn working on AI-powered features to help users find jobs have been surfacing for quite some time now. In a blog post published on Wednesday, the popular job-search platform announced AI-powered features to help users look for new opportunities. However, there is a catch. These features are only available for LinkedIn Premium users and will initially be available in English worldwide.
One of the new tools enables users to search for jobs on LinkedIn by entering a natural language prompt. For example, as LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen explains in a blog post, a user could type “Find me a remote marketing job in Detroit that pays at least $110,000.” This approach could prove to be a highly effective way to discover job opportunities if the search results are accurate.
LinkedIn is also launching a feature to improve resumes and cover letters. Users can upload their resumes and receive instant feedback with personalized suggestions tailored to specific job postings, helping their applications stand out to hiring managers. Additionally, LinkedIn provides personalized cover letter recommendations, simplifying the job application process and saving valuable time.
The platform is also expanding its learning resources to help professionals adapt to the evolving job market. The blog post announced that LinkedIn now adds about 60 new courses every week, including more than 800 AI-focused courses. These include free courses for a month on topics like AI literacy and advanced skills in deep learning, helping users stay relevant and competitive.
These new functionalities build on other premium-only AI features that LinkedIn began testing late last year, such as the ability to summarize posts from a user’s LinkedIn feed.
Beyond job searches, LinkedIn is experimenting with AI personalities that users can interact with to gain insight on a variety of professional topics. Trained by experts, these personalities provide personalized responses based on a user’s unique needs. Some of the featured experts include Alicia Rees, Anil Gupta, Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts, and Lisa Gates.
In addition, LinkedIn is trying to enhance its search capabilities using generative AI, though details about these improvements are scarce. According to the blog post, the new search functionality will make every search interaction more intelligent, whether users are looking for individuals, discovering job opportunities, conducting outreach, or seeking knowledge. These AI-powered search enhancements are expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks.
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