LinkedIn has joined the ranks of platforms incorporating generative AI technology. The company is now offering AI-powered “writing suggestions” and job descriptions to its users as it seeks new ways to integrate AI into its service.
The aim of the writing suggestions is to simplify the process of filling out crucial profile fields, such as the “about” and “headline” sections. These sections, located at the top of each profile, can often be intimidating to complete. With the new “enhance” tool, LinkedIn Premium subscribers can now create job descriptions based on their experience.
Using the same OpenAI models that power ChatGPT, the tool is designed to retain the user’s unique voice and style, drawing from their job experience and skills, as well as LinkedIn’s own insights into what constitutes a good profile. LinkedIn’s AI-generated “about” section provides an example of the tool’s capability to generate a first-person summary of an individual’s job experience that reads like a cover letter introduction.
The company is also testing AI-written job descriptions. Hiring managers need only provide basic details such as the job title and company name, and LinkedIn will create a detailed draft of a relevant job description.
It is worth noting that the company is positioning these AI writing features as a starting point rather than a final product. In both cases, users are advised to review and edit the AI-generated text for accuracy. Nonetheless, these writing tools have the potential to save users significant time on tedious writing tasks associated with LinkedIn.
LinkedIn has previously explored generative AI with its introduction of “collaborative articles,” which combine AI-written text with contributions from LinkedIn experts. Additionally, the company is expanding its offerings in generative AI-related topics with new online courses. By incorporating generative AI technology, LinkedIn is taking strides to make its platform more user-friendly and efficient.
