How AI Agents Like Indeed Career Scout Can Help Your Job Search
Discover how Indeed's new AI tool Career Scout and other AI agents can streamline your job search in a tough market.
In a challenging job market marked by economic uncertainty and AI disruption, job seekers are turning to AI-powered tools like Indeed's Career Scout and Work It Daily to streamline their search. These AI agents help candidates find opportunities, tailor applications, and even explore career pivots.
The AI Job Search Advantage
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Work It Daily: This AI agent, recommended by a TikTok recruiter, matches users with jobs based on uploaded resumes or LinkedIn profiles. It generates a "Job Match Matrix" to align skills with job requirements and offers an AI assistant for company research.
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Indeed Career Scout: Launched as a free tool in the Indeed app, it acts as a personal career coach. It suggests hidden job opportunities, provides company insights, and even offers mock interviews.
Key Takeaways from Recruiters
Lachlan Ma, a global technology recruiter at Affirm, advises:
- Use AI as a starting point but personalize outputs to avoid generic applications.
- Leverage AI for mock interviews and salary research.
- Human review still dominates hiring processes—no AI filters reject resumes automatically.
Limitations and Best Practices
While these tools aggregate job listings efficiently, users should:
- Cross-check AI suggestions with traditional searches (e.g., Indeed listed 22 fertility coordinator jobs vs. Career Scout’s limited results).
- Refine AI-generated content to maintain authenticity.
- Combine AI tools with proactive networking for optimal results.
For more on AI’s role in careers, explore CNET’s AI Atlas or how to write a resume with AI.
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About the Author
Dr. Lisa Kim
AI Ethics Researcher
Leading expert in AI ethics and responsible AI development with 13 years of research experience. Former member of Microsoft AI Ethics Committee, now provides consulting for multiple international AI governance organizations. Regularly contributes AI ethics articles to top-tier journals like Nature and Science.