Love or hate AI, it is reshaping how we apply to jobs. While nearly a third of job candidates think AI is hurting their job search, according to recent research from Career Group Companies, the same report found 62 percent of candidates using AI to write a résumé, cover letter, or writing sample for a job application—up from 32 percent just six months ago.
So, if you cannot beat ‘em, how do you join them and use AI to write résumés that stand out in a sea of applications? Résumé writing experts say it’s important to avoid common pitfalls and know when a human touch is irreplaceable.
The most common resume mistakes job seekers make is overlooking the fact that they need to make a good impression on hiring managers who are strangers, Marc Cenedella, founding CEO of Ladders, a résumé and career services company, pointed out. Résumés need to be clearly formatted and free from errors to help these strangers focus their attention on getting to know a candidate, what they’ve already done, and what they could do in a new role.
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