More than half of knowledge workers now use generative AI every week, according to a recent study by the Work Innovation Lab, in partnership with Anthropic.
The study also found that usage increased by 44% over the nine months to 2024. And those who use AI every day benefit the most. Eighty-nine percent reported an increase in productivity, while occasional monthly users saw only a 39% increase in productivity.
The report also found that knowledge workers believe generative AI has the potential to automate 31% of their job responsibilities. And the more ways they use AI tools at work, the more opportunities they see.
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“Knowledge workers are already using AI in an average of five different use cases at work, from technical writing to idea generation and brainstorming, demonstrating the versatility of AI across different workflows,” they say. study authors.
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“As workers apply AI to a wider range of tasks, they discover innovative ways to improve their work that they might not have originally considered. This drives them to find new applications for AI, creating a virtuous cycle of AI-powered productivity: the more you use it, the more you find new ways to use it, and the more productive you become.⠀
Of course, these use cases vary by industry, with those working in technology more likely to use generative AI for technical writing, for example. Those working in financial services are more likely to use it for process automation, and it will come as no surprise to find that workers in the media and entertainment sectors gravitate towards image generation tools.
To date, only about 31% of companies have a formal AI strategy, which means that in many cases, the use of genAI tools by workers is unregulated and has led to the rise of the “BYOAI” trend, AKA. bring your own AI to work.
One way that all workers can benefit from the use of AI generation tools (regardless of their employers’ attitude), is to look for a new role. Within recruitment, automation is taking over and software is now doing much of what people once managed, such as sourcing, targeting and filtering applications.
Some companies are even using AI to conduct job interviews, with mixed results. In the US, a case was filed last year regarding the CVS pharmacy chain. As part of the application process, the company uses video interview technology which uses artificial intelligence for analysis. The plaintiff alleged that CVS violated Massachusetts law because it did not provide an exemption.
Enhancing your job search
While there may be downsides, using generative AI when it comes to job hunting is a net positive.
Consider the Reddit user, for example, who recently created an AI bot that was used to automatically apply to 1,000 jobs, resulting in 50 interviews in one month. This is far more than many job hunters can expect using traditional career search methods.
The user, who has since deleted his Reddit account, said at the time that: “Tailored CVs and cover letters, personalized to each job description, made a significant difference.â€
Speed and accuracy matter, and on the Talent House Job Board, a new AI job search agent can help you find your next tech position quickly and accurately.
Find the agent at the bottom right of your screen where it will allow you to search for more suitable jobs using your CV. Or, you can tell them a little about yourself, your skills, your current location – or where you want to work.
Once you’ve isolated the best roles to apply for, next generation AI can be tasked with optimizing your application materials thanks to its time-saving capabilities.
AI tools can help you make fewer grammatical errors, align your experience effectively with the actual job description, and essentially speed up the entire process.
Perplexity or ChatGPT can be used to quickly match your CV to a job advert, highlighting areas you need to work on or skills you need to emphasize, helping you to optimize your application materials for any role you’re applying for. apply.
If you’ve ever thought about tapping into a recruiter’s DM on LinkedIn, for example, or emailing a hiring manager on spec, then this is another area where genAI can help. Claude, for example, can help you write concise, effective messages or emails that you can then edit to make sure they are completely appropriate.
Cover letters are another time-consuming element of a job search that many find daunting. Many job applicants simply don’t bother unless it’s a specific requirement. However, hiring managers like cover letters because they add additional context to your resume. You can showcase your motivation and drive for the role, along with more intangible talents such as your soft skills.
The good news is that this process can also be simplified by prompting a Gen AI tool to create a cover letter based on your CV. This framework can then be fleshed out as you see fit – add additional experience or KPIs you’ve had success with, along with an explanation of why you’d really enjoy the job.
And that’s not all. AI can help you research companies, positions and terminology before job interviews, helping you prepare. You can also use an AI tool as a sounding board for interview preparation, asking it to generate sample questions for a software engineering role, for example.
But no matter what tools or platforms you use, it’s up to you to check the results. AI generation tools are great assistants, but you’re in the driving seat.
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