ChatGPT and Developer Hiring: What Tech Leaders Should Know
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has quickly become a popular tool among software developers in the job search and interview process. ChatGPT has been used to help developers refine their resumes, prepare answers for job applications, and practice for interviews in a low-pressure environment. Unfortunately, it’s also being used to “game” job applications and even manipulate take-home or asynchronous technical interviews.
If you’re hiring developers in 2024, it’s important to understand ChatGPT and how developers are using it today (both good and bad). In this article, we’ll break down the most common applications of ChatGPT in the job search and interview process. We’ll also provide specific recommendations for hiring managers looking to adapt their processes for evaluating candidates in an era where AI is widely accessible. Lastly, you’ll find specific examples outlining how you can leverage ChatGPT in your own recruitment efforts.
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How Are Developers Using ChatGPT in the Recruitment Process?
It didn’t take long after ChatGPT was released to the public for developers to start using it in their job search efforts. Below are a few of the key ways developers are using it when job hunting.
1. Refining Their Resume, Cover Letter, and Job Application
ChatGPT can help developers summarize their responsibilities and key achievements in previous roles and projects. The outcome is a more polished and professional resume, cover letter, or even LinkedIn profile. Along with tailoring the resume to the role and making it more concise, it can help clean up English copy and remove spelling and grammatical errors. This is a particularly useful tool for non-native English speakers.
In truth, this application of ChatGPT is likely good for candidates and employers alike. Imagine a really great developer applies to your position but struggles to capture the value they created in previous roles. You would likely pass them over! With help from ChatGPT, the developer can more effectively bundle up the most important qualities you want to see, making sure they don’t slip through the cracks.
