AI Tools Revolutionize Job Search Strategies for 2025

AI tools to elevate your job search in 2025

More than half of knowledge workers now use generative AI weekly, according to a recent piece of research from Asana's Work Innovation Lab, in partnership with Anthropic. The study also found that takeup ramped up by 44% over nine months in 2024. And those who use AI daily benefit most. Eighty-nine percent reported a productivity boost, whereas casual monthly users only saw a 39% increase in productivity. The report also found that knowledge workers believe generative AI has the potential to automate 31% of their job responsibilities. And the more ways they use AI tools at work, the more possibilities they see. "Already, knowledge workers are deploying AI across an average of five different use cases at work, from technical writing to idea generation and brainstorming, demonstrating AI's versatility across various workflows," the study's authors say. "As workers apply AI to a broader range of tasks, they discover innovative ways to enhance their work that they might not have initially considered. This leads them to find new applications for AI, creating a virtuous cycle of AI-powered productivity: the more you use it, the more you find new ways to use it, and the more productive you become." Of course, these use cases differ across industries, with those working in technology most likely to use generative AI for technical writing, for example. Those working in financial services are more likely to use it for process automation and it won't be a surprise to find that workers in the media and entertainment sectors gravitate towards tools for image generation. To date, only about 31% of companies have a formal AI strategy in place, which means that in many cases, workers' usage of genAI tools is unregulated and has led to the rise of the 'BYOAI' trend, AKA bring your own AI to work. One way all workers can leverage the use of generative AI tools (regardless of their employers' stance), is in looking for a new role. Within recruitment, automation is taking over, and software is now doing much of what humans once managed, like sourcing, outreach, and application filtering. Some companies are even using AI to conduct job interviews, with mixed results. In the US, a case was filed last year concerning pharmacy chain CVS. As part of its application process, the company utilises video-interview technology which uses artificial intelligence for analysis. The plaintiff alleged that CVS broke Massachusetts law because it did not provide an opt-out. While there may be downsides, the use of generative AI when it comes to job seeking is a net positive. Consider the Reddit user, for example, who recently created an AI bot that was used to automatically apply to 1,000 jobs, with the result being 50 interviews in one month. That's far more than what many job hunters can expect using traditional career search methods. The user, who subsequently deleted their Reddit account, said at the time that: "The tailored CVs and cover letters, customized based on each job description, made a significant difference." Speed and accuracy matter, and on the House of Talent Job Board, a new conversational AI job search agent can help you locate your next tech position quickly and accurately. Find the agent on the bottom right-hand side of your screen where it will allow you to search for best-matched jobs using your CV. Or, you can tell it a bit about yourself, your skills, your current location -- or where you'd like to work. Once you've isolated the best roles to apply for, generational AI can be tasked with optimising your application materials thanks to its time-saving capabilities. AI tools can help you to make fewer grammatical mistakes, align your experience effectively against the actual job description, and essentially speed up the whole process. Perplexity or ChatGPT can be used to quickly compare your CV against a job ad, outputting areas you need to finesse or skills you should highlight, helping you to optimize application materials for each role you apply for. If you've ever considered sliding into a recruiter's DMs on LinkedIn, for example, or sending an email to a hiring manager on spec, then this is another area in which genAI can help. Claude, for example, can help you compose succinct, effective messages or emails you can then edit to make sure they're completely on point. Cover letters are another time-consuming element of a job hunt that many find daunting. Many job applicants simply don't bother unless it's a specific requirement. However, hiring managers like cover letters because they add additional context to your CV. You can showcase your motivation and desire for the role, along with more intangible talents such as your soft skills. The good news is that this process can also be simplified by prompting a Gen AI tool to create a cover letter based on your CV. This framework can then be padded out as you see fit -- add in additional experience or KPIs you succeeded with, along with an explanation of why you'd really love the job. And that's not all. AI can help you research companies, positions, and terminology ahead of job interviews, helping you prepare. You can also use an AI tool as a sounding board for interview preparation, by asking it to generate sample questions for a software engineering role, for example. But no matter what tools or platforms you use, it's incumbent on you to check the outputs. Generative AI tools are great assistants, but you're in the driving seat.

This is how to use AI to get a new job in 2025

According to recent research, more than half of U.S. employees already use generative AI tools to complete tasks, with one in 10 using generative AI daily. It makes sense that many job seekers are also super-charging their job hunt via AI tools. And if you're not using generative AI tools to optimize your applications, it's time to level up, so we're outlining several ways AI can help you get a job. One of the most tedious and time-consuming parts of job hunting is researching companies, the jobs they are advertising, and how your skill set stacks up. Thankfully, advances in gen AI mean you can get your chatbot of choice to do the leg work. By asking ChatGPT or Claude to do your research and critique your current resume, you can quickly and efficiently identify if you would be a good fit for a specific role. You can also ask AI to highlight the skills -- both technical and soft -- that you are lacking and identify ways to highlight transferable skills that make you an ideal candidate. Once you've identified the jobs you want to apply for and the skills you need to include, you can ask ChatGPT or Claude to create or re-write your resume. However, be wary of copying and pasting the chatbot's efforts verbatim without checking over the content first.

Agentic AI can help you to get a new software engineering job in 2025

Forty-five percent of Americans are concerned about their personal finances, and are most worried about their financial future, including not having enough money to retire (68%), keeping up with the cost of living (56%), and managing their debt levels (45%). A new Retirement Readiness Report has also found that 62% of U.S. workers say their finances cause them moderate to significant anxiety. Top financial concerns include inflation and increased cost of living (62%), credit card debt (34%), housing costs (31%), and medical bills or debt (25%). Only 20% reported feeling "very financially stable". Fears around job losses and labor market instability are causing Americans to look at their bottom line. Only 30% of workers are highly satisfied with their pay, according to Pew Research Center. 5 jobs to discover this week Another survey has found that 56% of Americans intend to pursue new job opportunities in 2025, with 27% saying their job search is already underway. Gallup data backs this up with its measure in May finding that 51% of employees are watching or actively seeking a new job. Thanks to a widening skills shortage, software engineers don't generally have to look too far for a new role on better money. According to CBRE, "Strong demand for AI software and hardware developers has resulted in higher wages in top tech talent markets. Tech industry wages are 17% higher than the U.S. average and software developers at tech companies saw wages increase 12% year-over-year, despite layoffs in the sector". But this also means that software developers are competing with each other for the best dev jobs, so what can you do to get out ahead of your competition? One clue lies in the adoption of AI. A recent piece of research from BairesDev which surveyed more than 500 software engineers found that 72% of engineers are leveraging generative AI in their software development process. Another 48% use generative AI every single day, but despite this, 40% don't think it has freed up time for them to accomplish other tasks. 5 more software jobs One of those tasks is job hunting. Generative AI has a lot to offer time-pressured developers who want a new role, but are put off by the process. Resume builders can help you to create tailored resumes that highlight your skills and experiences effectively, and which will also pass applicant tracking systems (ATS) by helping you to incorporate relevant keywords. You can use AI to generate personalized cover letters, or ask tools like Perplexity for feedback to refine your resume and cover letter, all the better to enhance them for clarity and professionalism. Prompt ChatGPT for interview questions for specific roles, and it'll give you tailored questions, helping you to better prepare. You can also use tools such as AI Blaze, a Chrome extension, to automate and submit job applications, saving yourself time and effort. Agentic AI One of the best ways to use AI however, is to accurately refine and personalize your job search at the outset. AI job matching platforms help you to find roles that fit your skills and preferences. Robin from Amply is available on the VentureBeat Job Board (look for it popping up on the bottom right hand side of the page), and is a conversational AI job search agent designed to help you locate your next tech position, fast. You can search for best-matched jobs using your resume, or chat to it, telling Robin about your skills, career aspirations, and preferred work environment. Through agentic AI, this simplifies your job search by instantly identifying relevant roles, helping you bypass endless scrolling. This represents a game-changer for job seekers. One of its big bonuses is you can ask questions you might not feel comfortable asking a hiring manager, such as information about benefits, and early enquiries about pay scales. Agentic AI is being adopted by leading organizations, so expect to see it pop up on career page windows more and more. Microsoft, for example, recently unveiled a number of new AI agents across its Microsoft 365 suite. "The best way to think about these are just as your teammates," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. So when it comes to accelerating your job search, Robin may be the edge you need to get ahead of your competition.