Using AI to find a job? Here are the do’s and don’ts

For many job seekers, it might seem like there’s never been a harder time to find a job.

Hiring for white-collar jobs has been especially weak, part of what economists call a “low-hire, low-fire” job market in which businesses are largely holding onto their workers while hiring remains sluggish, making it difficult for younger workers to land permanent work.

Technology is also shaking up the hiring process. Automated systems enable job seekers to easily apply to more jobs,...