AI detection in recruitment may be confusing. On the one hand, HR departments use an AI detector to ensure the CV is human-written and authentic. At the same time, they implement AI-based technologies to scan the applications and filter out the most relevant candidates. So how is one supposed to navigate this controversial situation and ensure the resume brings the intended result? Here are the simple steps to make your CV attractive for AI tools AND avoid AI abuse repercussions.
Mind the structure
Relevant skills, education, experience, and employment gaps are among the factors that AI considers while scanning. If your resume is hard to digest and distinguish these facts, the system will simply skip your application as not relevant. So, make your CV clear and easy to read. You can opt for a chronological or functional format–the latter is less AI-friendly, so you may want to go for a hybrid version summarizing your professional skills and providing the work history. Also, keep it brief: bullet points and clearly defined sections work better than long descriptive paragraphs.
Keep it simple
Your task is to impress with your skills and experience, not the document design. Keep it simple from the file format and font to the words you pick, and both the AI scanning system and an HR specialist will be grateful to you. Opting for a .docx, .rtf, or .pdf file and avoiding colorful backgrounds, decorative elements, and sophisticated headings will make your document scannable for AI and easy for the recruiter to read.
Include the keywords
Focus on the job description. The words that are used there are expected to be in your resume to show you are the best fit for the position. You want to include the key skills, technologies, tools, and experiences in the relevant sections. Just make sure they correspond to your actual knowledge, as after passing the AI scanning you’ll meet the recruiter!
Alter the resume for position
AI scans hundreds of files to pick the most relevant for the job. It means part of the applications don’t even make it to the HR professional who can evaluate your experiences with a human eye. To increase your chances adjust your CV so it matches the particular position emphasizing the skills and qualities required for this very job. We don’t suggest making up facts to meet the requirements–keep the information accurate but highlight the parts that are essential in each situation.
Be careful with the AI
AI tools can amplify our skills and performance in many ways. Just ensure you stay authentic and accurate, as AI may hallucinate, provide irrelevant data, and overcomplicate your writing. Moreover, HR departments use detectors to filter out AI-generated resumes. Hence, a wise approach would be to implement chatbots for brainstorming but avoid generating your text or an entire resume with an AI.
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