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Using Machine Learning To Find a Better Job

Posted by samzenpus on from the working-it-out dept.

An anonymous reader writes Artificial intelligence is gaining popularity in startups, with efforts ranging from virtual assistants to deep-learning approaches to business. An MIT Media Lab spinout called Beansprock is using natural language processing and machine learning to scour job listings for good matches for engineers and developers. The software breaks down users' skills and maps them to its understanding of open positions at companies. The site focuses on Boston-area jobs for now, but could expand if it's successful.

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  1. depends on the requirements of the position... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... here in Europe (Germany and Austria) those requirements usually look like a letter to Santa Claus...

    1. Re:depends on the requirements of the position... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Dear Santa,

      We need someone who has five years of experience in a new technology that came out six months ago. We can only pay in milk and cookies. Please send ASAP!

      Love,

      HR Dept.