Man applies for 1,000 jobs using homemade AI bot while sleeping, secures 50 interviews

The man revealed that he made an AI bot capable of analysing candidate information and job descriptions, generating CVs and cover letters, and answering questions asked by recruiters.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made writing articles and creating resumes a breeze, and it appears that people have started leveraging AI for steamrolling through job applications.

A post doing the rounds on Reddit claims that a man applied for about 1,000 jobs using a homemade AI bot, and even ended up securing 50 interviews.

The man, in the post, revealed that he made an AI bot capable of analysing candidate information and job descriptions, generating CVs and cover letters, and answering questions asked by recruiters.

Armed with this bot, the man went about applying for jobs. Except he didn't.

While the man slept peacefully, the AI bot handled the entire process, from finding jobs to apply for to finishing the applications.

The man wrote, "And all of this while I was sleeping! In just one month, this method helped me secure around 50 interviews. The tailored CVs and cover letters, customised based on each job description, made a significant difference."

Praising AI, the man explained how artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the recruitment landscape by helping jobseekers optimise their CVs quickly, craft cover letters in the blink of an eye, and apply automatically for jobs.

The post read, "This method is incredibly effective at passing through automated screening systems. By generating CVs and cover letters tailored to each job description, my script significantly increases the chances of getting noticed by both AI and human recruiters."

It further read, "Observing this technological revolution, I can't help but reflect on the profound implications for the world of work. While efficient, the automation of job applications raises questions about the very nature of professional relationships. We face a paradox: as we seek to optimise the selection process, we risk losing the human element that often makes a difference in a work environment."

"The challenge ahead is not just technological, but also ethical and social. We'll need to find a delicate balance between the efficiency of artificial intelligence and the richness of human interactions. Only then can we build a future of work that is not just productive, but also fulfilling and meaningful for everyone," the post concluded.

A social media user replied, "Unethical? I don’t know. Companies use AI to read applications/resumes so its pretty much bot talking to bot. If it gets me the job in the 21st century then like the old 20th century saying goes, all's fair in love and war. (sic)"

Another user wrote, "This sounds like some AI bot spamming Reddit."

"This costs money, not mentioned here," another reply read.