If you’re considering utilizing an AI professional headshot generator to assist in your hunt for a new dream role, you’re not alone.
The results of a new survey show that over two in five Americans (44%) would consider using artificial intelligence to create the perfect headshot, with 29-44 year-olds the most likely age group to embrace the technology.
The data suggests the continuation of a trend towards a greater number of job seekers turning to AI to land a new role, whether that be for professional-looking headshots, to enhance resumes or help them prepare for interviews.
Getting Ahead(shot) in the Job Market
The survey – which was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of PhotoPacksAI – asked more than 2,000 adults in the US about their use of professional headshots and artificial intelligence.
It found that although 43% of respondents currently lack a professional headshot, the preference to do so is changing – 74% and 71% respectively of Gen Z (18-28 year-olds) and Millennial (29-44 year-olds) respondents said that they do use headshots in job applications.
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Millenials are leading the pack when it comes to the use of AI to create attractive professional headshots. Over half (55%) in that age bracket replied in the affirmative to the questions “Would you consider using AI to create your professional headshot?”
That’s compared to 43% of Gen Z and 48% of Gen X (45-60 year-olds).
And while the survey results show that Baby Boomers (61-79) are the least likely to use the technology, it’s perhaps surprising to see that as many as 3 in 10 respondents in that age range said that they would consider generating a professional headshot using artificial intelligence.
Convenience and Quality
The study also asked respondents to give the reasons that would most compel them to use AI to generate their professional headshot.
The most popular response cited was convenience, with 38% checking that box. That was followed by high-quality results (34%), editing capabilities (33%), and cost savings (32%).
Jeremy Gustine, Founder and CEO of PhotoPacksAI said that AI is changing the game for job seekers thanks to its “enormous potential… to quickly and conveniently update your personal brand.”
“In today’s interconnected and visually-driven world, a professional headshot isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.” – Jeremy Gustine, PhotoPacksAI.
29% of those surveyed also said that they would never consider using AI to create a headshot, although that figure is skewed by the fact that nearly half (45%) of Baby Boomers responded in the negative.
AI Your CV
While the survey didn’t delve further into why most job hunters choose not to use AI to generate headshots, they needn’t be too worried about potential employers catching them.
A study conducted last August demonstrated that three quarters of recruiters actually prefer AI headshots to real ones. At the same time, fewer than three in 10 respondents were able to identify headshots created by mid-range or top-tier AI image generators.
There’s now a multitude of free and paid resume builders that will help you tailor your CV and land your dream job. Need a bit of a helping hand? Then take a look at our guide to creating a killer resume with ChatGPT in six simple steps.
