- More than half of UK job seekers have now used AI on their CVs
- 90% of hiring managers have also used artificial intelligence to screen you
- Recruiters are looking for strong personal branding
More than half (52%) of UK jobseekers have used artificial intelligence to enhance and refine their CVs – a figure that rises to around two-thirds (65%) among Gen Z jobseekers, new research has claimed.
Findings from Canva found that most (91%) hiring managers agree that a strong digital professional brand gives candidates a better advantage.
Recruiters are also noticeably more accepting of AI-assisted CVs than before, with 97% of UK candidates using the technology landing interviews.
AI has a growing role in recruitment
On the other side of the process, nine in 10 hiring managers claim to have used AI to help them hire new employees, including summarizing resumes (38%) and screening applications (36%).
Despite the acceptance, three in five (63%) hiring managers still believe that candidates should disclose their use of artificial intelligence. Applicants’ transparency at the interview stage can give recruiters a taste of their ethics and soft skills.
While AI can help employees produce more effective resumes quickly, HR teams expect more from applicants, including portfolios that showcase their work (80%) and interactive resumes (71%).
More generally, hiring managers expect candidates to have an online presence – 93% value job seekers who have an established online presence related to their career.
With the global skills shortage persisting, it is clear that candidates need to add additional layers to their applications and personal brands to be considered for new roles.
“But by leveraging social media, design tools and embracing AI, job seekers are unlocking new opportunities to get noticed. Curating a professional brand and designing a visual resume have become important steps to securing your dream job,” Canva Regional People Lead Faye Longhurst commented .
