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AI Support Instead of Stress: How OLX Praca Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Candidates and Employers
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AI Support Instead of Stress: How OLX Praca Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Candidates and Employers

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A study by OLX Praca found that 71% of Gen Z job seekers experience significant stress, with 38% fearing simulated interviews.
  • Overall, 86% of office workers find job changes stressful, though 70% still view the decision positively.
  • OLX Praca is introducing two new AI-powered tools to assist candidates throughout the recruitment process, aiming to reduce stress and prepare them for AI-driven changes in the job market.

The job search process is a significant source of stress, particularly for young individuals entering the workforce. Research commissioned by OLX Praca confirms this, revealing that a substantial 71% of Gen Z respondents experience high levels of stress related to job hunting. Furthermore, 38% of this demographic express anxiety about performance during mock interviews.

Similar sentiments are echoed in a study by SW Research involving office workers, where 86% reported stress associated with changing jobs. For 36% of these individuals, the stress was intense, while half described it as moderate. Only 13% felt that changing jobs, as a natural career progression, did not induce stress.

71 percent of young people experience strong stress related to job searching.

โ€” OLX Praca StudyFindings on stress levels among Gen Z job seekers.

Despite the emotional toll, the majority of respondents view job changes positively. Seven out of ten individuals considered such a move to be good or very good, with only 10% regretting their decision.

86 percent of respondents declared that changing jobs was associated with stress for them.

โ€” SW Research StudyResults regarding stress levels among office workers changing jobs.

Concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on future careers are widespread. A survey for OLX Praca indicated that only 5% of respondents feel fully prepared for AI-driven changes in the job market. A significant 42% are uncertain about their preparedness, and one in five admits to feeling completely unprepared. Younger workers express the most apprehension, with 29% feeling unprepared and 33% anticipating a negative impact of AI on their careers.

To address these challenges, OLX Praca is launching two new AI-based tools designed to support candidates at every stage of the recruitment process. The company emphasizes that these tools are not intended for evaluating individuals but rather to provide real assistance, particularly for younger job seekers, and to help them adapt to the evolving landscape of the labor market.

Only 5 percent of respondents feel fully prepared for the changes resulting from the development of AI.

โ€” OLX Praca SurveyRespondents' self-assessment of preparedness for AI in their careers.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.