- More than half of resume writers say the work they receive now includes AI
- AI-generated text risks becoming impersonal and excessive
- But technology helps with expression, creativity and storytelling
As workers continue to explore ways to apply AI in their daily workflows, recruiters are warning that they should do so when writing their resumes, new research has claimed.
More than half (56%) say they often or always receive CVs that contain at least some AI-generated text – two-thirds (67%) also note an increase in AI-generated content.
The report from Kickresume emphasizes that the role of a resume is to demonstrate a person’s skills and character on paper, thus deadpan, polished text ultimately fails individuals.
AI-generated resumes are on the rise
As AI generates more text that users would otherwise type, about a third (32%) said they’ve seen two-page resumes become more popular. “63% of professional resume writers report that generic/boilerplate content is the most common problem in client resumes,” the report revealed.
The data also reveals that workers often exaggerate skills or provide inaccurate information. Conversely, only 8% considered typos and misspellings to be a noticeable problem – a double-edged sword that suggests AI both produces better quality CVs while also falsely representing a person’s skills.
“AI is something to lean on, but what makes a CV stand out is the personal touch you add to it,” commented CEO Peter Duris.
“The specificity of your skills, experience and achievements is something only individuals can provide.”
While Kickresume discourages the use of AI to produce resume content, it acknowledges that generative AI has helped applicants express their own creativity. A quarter (24%) have seen an increase in personal branding and storytelling, and a fifth (18%) have seen more creative and infographic CVs.
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