February 28, 2025
Nearly two-thirds of job candidates are using AI in their applications, report says—experts share their best practices

“I do think that anyone who’s a savvy job searcher right now ... it would surprise me if they’re not looking into [AI],” Lawrence tells CNBC Make It.
Jillian Lawrence, Senior Vice President at Career Group Companies, sits down with CNBC to discuss the increasing role of AI in the job search process.
“It could be used beyond its intended purpose” if a data leak was to occur.
"She’s seen AI use “skyrocket” in the last year."
“I absolutely think it will become more widespread,” Lawrence says. “It’ll be the next few years, like absolutely everybody figuring out how to best use this.”
