OpenAI plans to take on LinkedIn with AI-powered jobs platform

ChatGPT creator OpenAI is now all set to take on professional social networking platform LinkedIn. OpenAI has announced its plans to launch

OpenAI Jobs Platform

. It will be an

AI-driven hiring service

which will be designed to connect employers with

AI-skilled talent

. The company is expected to launch the platform in mid-2026. “If you’re a business looking to hire an AI-savvy employee, or you just need help with a specific task, finding the right person can be hit-or-miss. The OpenAI Jobs Platform will have knowledgeable, experienced candidates at every level, and opportunities for anyone looking to put their skills to use,” said OpenAI CEO of Applications

Fidji Simo

.

AI matching for employers and job seekers

As per OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo, the Jobs Platform of the company will make use of AI to ‘find the perfect matches between what companies need and what workers can offer’. The platform will also feature a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, aiming to help them compete for top talent — not just large corporations.The service will also integrate with

OpenAI Certifications

, which is a new credentialing program which verifies different levels of ‘AI fluency’, from basic workplace use to advanced prompt engineering. These certifications will be delivered via the OpenAI Academy, which is OpenAI’s free online platform launched last year.

Partnerships and goals

OpenAI said that it is working with major employees — including John Deere, Walmart, Boston Consulting Group and Accenture. The company has also partner with job platforms like Indeed and state governments such as Delaware’s, to align training with real-world hiring needs. OpenAI has mentioned that it has committed to certifying 10 million Americans by 2030.The Jobs Platform pilot will roll out ahead of its full mid-2026 launch, alongside the certification program’s late-2025 debut.