How not to apply for job: Applicant makes major AI blunder in cover letter. CEO reacts
The blunder occurred when a job seeker applied for a content-related position at Narang’s company. The applicant, instead of submitting a polished cover letter, sent a document filled with placeholder text typically found in AI-generated templates. The letter included phrases like, “I’m proficient in [mention your key skills], and I’m passionate about [explain briefly how you can add value].” It was clear that the candidate had forgotten to replace the placeholders with personal details, making the application incomplete and impersonal.
CEO’s Response Goes Viral on Social Media
Narang took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a screenshot of the letter, humorously commenting, «Just received yet another job application. No wonder we have so much unemployment today.» Her post quickly gained traction, with users on social media blaming the incident on the over-reliance on tools like ChatGPT. Many assumed that the applicant had used AI to generate the cover letter and had neglected to proofread it before submitting.
Reflecting on the situation, Narang asked her followers how best to respond to such AI-generated errors. One user even proposed a tongue-in-cheek reply: “Thank you for your interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. After reviewing your application, it appears that your submission was an unedited message generated by an AI tool, such as ChatGPT.”
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