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LinkedIn Rolls Out AI Job Search Tools as It Hits One Billion Milestone AI-Powered Job Seeker Coach

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LinkedIn has reached a significant milestone. The social media platform holds the distinction of now having a billion users. The achievement came as LinkedIn rolled out an AI-enhanced Premium update. The enhanced features provide personalized career guidance.

LinkedIn has unveiled a Premium update. It’s AI-driven and designed to help professionals make sense of the job landscape. The service can give bespoke career advice. It identifies hidden opportunities and simplifies the job hunt.

Tailored Guidance for the Changing Workplace

The upgraded Premium experience aims to address the evolving demands of the workplace. It aims to bridge the widening skills gap that’s now facing many professionals.

LinkedIn’s projections show a shift in 65% of job-related skills. The platform says core work skills are evolving and will be different by 2030.

LinkedIn will analyze its members’ engagement and activities. It will provide pertinent insights and actionable recommendations. Its AI assistant can suggest skill enhancements. It also offers relevant articles or connections that will help users. These suggestions are in context with the member’s career path.

AI-Powered Job Seeker Coach

One of the most exciting tools in LinkedIn’s new repertoire is its AI-powered chatbot. This bot acts as a virtual job seeker coach. It’s powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model.

The chatbot empowers Premium users to get guidance during their LinkedIn jobs search. Users can ask the bot questions about the requirements or whether they’re qualified. They can also ask for strategies to optimize their profiles. The chatbot will check the user’s profile and work history. It will then provide feedback tailored to the user and the job posting. It will highlight the relevant experience. But it will also flag potential issues that may impact their application.

One LinkedIn official underscored the investment and infrastructure needed to upgrade the chatbot. They described the effort made to ensure the chatbot provided swift responses. The official said it was akin to instant search results.