- More than half of CV writers say the work they receive now contains AI
- AI-generated text risks being impersonal and exaggerated
- But technology is helping expression, creativity and storytelling.
As workers continue to explore ways to adopt AI into their everyday workflows, recruiters warn they should do so when writing their resumes, new research claims.
More than half (56%) say they often or always receive resumes that contain at least some AI-generated text; two-thirds (67%) also notice an increase in AI-generated content.
Kickresume’s report emphasizes that the role of a resume is to demonstrate a person’s skills and character on paper, so polished, emotionless text ultimately fails to represent people.
AI-generated CVs are on the rise
With AI generating more text than users could type, around a third (32%) said they had seen two-page CVs become more popular. “63% of professional CV writers report that generic/repetitive content is the most common problem in client CVs,” the report revealed.
The data also reveals that workers often exaggerate their skills or provide inaccurate information. By contrast, only 8% considered typos and spelling errors to be a notable problem: a double-edged sword that means AI produces better quality resumes while also falsely representing an individual’s competence.
“AI is there to support you, but what makes a CV stand out is the personal touch that is added to it,” said CEO Peter Duris.
“The details of their skills, experience and achievements are something only individuals can provide.”
While Kickresume discourages the use of AI in the production of CV content, it does recognize 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-style CVs.
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