"Candidate Forgot to Remove a ChatGPT Notice from Their Application, and Public Opinion Claims That 'The Minimum Is Not Enough.'"

A startup founder shared a funny and embarrassing anecdote about a job application received from an anonymous candidate. The applicant showed little interest in crafting their email, not even taking the time to review it before sending. In the AI-generated message, the candidate expressed their inability to attend an in-person interview in Delhi, requesting an online alternative. However, surprisingly, they forgot to delete the first line of the email that said, “Here’s a rephrased version of the email:” 🤷. It's hard to understand how someone can be so careless with such an important job opportunity.

The startup founder, referring to this email, commented that “the job market is not unfair. Simply putting in minimal effort is no longer enough.” He also offered some tips for improving the quality of job emails and applications. Among his recommendations were to review every word before hitting send, use artificial intelligence as a helpful tool, and eliminate irrelevant text. He emphasized the importance of addressing the recruiter correctly and avoiding generic emails, suggesting that each communication should be personalized.

As he responded to numerous comments, the founder stressed that the problem isn’t artificial intelligence, but rather how it is used. In response to criticism regarding a lack of empathy, he posed a rhetorical question about whether it is acceptable for a doctor to make a fatal mistake or for a driver to hit pedestrians. In another reply, he clarified that he had no objections to AI, but rather to how people apply this tool. He summed up his stance by stating that the problem lies in the copy-and-paste mentality, which is affecting originality.