Many people are struggling to find jobs. They feel like their applications are not looked at by anyone. Companies often use computers to sort many job applications and pick the best candidates. Some are worried these computer tools might not always be fair or correct.
A group called 'People Like Us' wants to help people know their job application rights. They say you can ask for a person to check a computer's decision about your application. Many don't know they can do this. 'People Like Us' wants companies to ensure their AI tools are fair.
Some applicants change information on their resumes because they are scared AI will reject them. People from other countries or with unique names might hide details. The group hopes employers will be more transparent about how AI affects hiring choices.
Original news source: Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search? – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever needed to fill out an application for something?
2. What do you think a computer program does when it looks at job applications?
3. Why might someone from another country change their name on an application?
4. What are some rights you know about that people have?
5. How would you feel if a computer said "no" to you for a job?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
Many people are finding it difficult to get jobs.
Companies use technology to sort through applications.
The non-profit group 'People Like Us' helps people know about their rights.
People can ask for a human to review a computer's decision on their application.
Some people change information on their applications due to fear of rejection by AI.
The worry is that these tools are not always fair or accurate.
'People Like Us' hopes companies will be clearer about how AI influences hiring decisions.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Many people are struggling to find jobs. They feel their applications are not at by anyone. Companies often use computers to sort many job applications and pick the best . Some are worried these computer tools might not always be fair or correct. A group called ' Like Us' to help people know their job application . They say you can ask for a person to check a computer's about your application. Many don't they can do this. 'People Like Us' wants companies to ensure their AI tools are fair. Some change information on their resumes they are scared AI will reject them. People from other countries or with unique names might details. The group hopes employers will be more about how AI affects hiring choices.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think about companies using computers to hire people?
2. How would you feel if a computer decided if you got a job?
3. Do you think all people have the same chance with computer hiring?
4. How important is fairness when applying for jobs?
5. Should people change who they are just to get a job?
6. What do you think 'People Like Us' does to help people?
7. How can companies ensure their technology is fair?
8. How can someone find out if their job application was fairly reviewed?
9. Have you ever used an AI or computer tool? How was your experience?
10. What is a right you think everyone should have when applying for jobs?
11. How could hiding information on an application affect someone?
12. What advice would you give to someone who's worried about AI affecting their job application?
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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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