- Many applicants admit they would not fix AI CV decorations even though they knew they were false
- Recruiters are now facing polished, fabricated applications that they can hardly distinguish from real submissions
- Hiscox says AI-Generated CVs often look flawless but mask exaggerated skills and completely produced interests
Artificial intelligence is now a common presence in the employment pipeline, not only for employers, but increasingly for applicants as well.
A recent campaign of the special insurance company Hiscox has drawn attention to how AI is used by job seekers, often without transparency and in many cases with significant decorations.
The report notes that 53% of recent job applicants have used AI tools to help write their CVs. Surprisingly for some, most of them do not consider this cheating.
AI-Generated CVs create problems for recruiters
AI-generated CVs often occur flawless at first glance, which represents what Hiscox calls “perfect candidate.” But under the polished language, CVS is filled with excessive experience and fabricated interests, which raised serious questions about the reliability of AI-assisted applications.
Data from the campaign reveals that 59% of job seekers believe that using AI tools during the application process is “fair game”, while 37% admit they would not fix AI-generated decorations.
Pete Treloar, Chief Insurance Officer in Hiscox UK, simply put it: “AI can help many candidates put their best foot forward … but it has to be used carefully.”
Recruiters are now facing a challenging landscape. AI -generated CVs can often not be distinguished from real – professionally polished, yet lacking specific experience or authentic personality.
And it’s not just about resume. Candidates also use AI to prepare for interviews (29%) and complete online assessments (45%). It is no wonder that hiring leaders is increasingly uncertain whether they are choosing the candidate or the algorithm.
These trends raise questions to platforms such as resume borders and jobs, especially when candidates lean more heavily on automation to create their applications.
Despite the growing use of AI, not all applicants support the trend. Hiscox’s findings show that 41% believe it gives some candidates an unreasonable advantage, while 42% say it is misleading for employers.
Still, the reality is that we are moving towards a future in which AI in hiring is not only accepted but expected. It is a major challenge for recruitment solutions with fair and efficient employment practices.
Hiscox also found that 38% of applicants admit to lying on their CVS and AI only makes this easier.
As Treloar concluded: “If they [recruiters] Discarding incorrect information or bad recommendations to their clients, it not only harms conditions, but it can lead to more serious claims, which is why insurance is so important. “
