preprint 2026 ยท Manuscript in preparation

One Answer to Rule Them All? Risks to Job Seekers in Relying on LLMs for Employer Insights

Scott Seidenberger

Abstract

This manuscript investigates risks to job seekers who rely on LLMs to evaluate employers. It evaluates how AI-generated summaries shape employer image formation, confidence, and downstream application intent.

Research Focus

  • Information quality and calibration of LLM-generated employer insights
  • Distortion risks in employer image and candidate decision-making
  • Implications for recruitment transparency and platform governance