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I long for the day when I’ll wake up in the morning and get my AI ready to go to work for me . Until that time comes, the least AI could do for me today is to help me land a job I like.

Not everyone is a fan of resume and cover letters, but they remain staples in many recruitment processes.

For years, employers have also been using forms of AI to filter through these documents in order to narrow down the pool of applications they receive for any given vacancy. 

The latest advances in generative AI mean that right now employees can leverage AI tools at their disposal to empower themselves in the job-hunting process.

I wanted to see how powerful these tools are. To find out, I created a shortlist of AI resume and cover letter builders that I wanted to try. Tom’s Guide believes in fair fights, so I used each of them as though I was applying for the same job with the same profile.

A target was required and I found a LinkedIn ad for a real job as a remote Software Engineer with generative AI responsibilities at Meta (formerly Facebook) that looked promising.

The role asked for a candidate with over two years of coding experience and over two years of building large-scale applications. More experience was required in designing and completing medium to large features without guidance. Meta was looking for a candidate with, or in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience. In exchange, the company was offering a salary between $116k and $168k per year.

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I created a fictitious aspiring Meta software engineer, Tamsin Smith, in order to have some kind of profile I could submit to the AI. Smith holds two Stanford University degrees in computing science, completed an internship with Twitter and has been working at Google as a software engineer since 2019. 

If that’s not enough for Mark Zuckerberg to give her an offer, she also leads a local scouting group in her free time.

With an actual job ad and an alter ego in hand, I was ready to start reviewing AI tools. Read on to find out which tools I used, what they produced and my thoughts on their performance.

Resume created by Rezi.ai

My first attempt was with Rezi.ai since it offers a free basic service and I wanted to check if the way I designed the review could work in principle. And it did!

Right after confirming my email, I was creating Tamsin Smith’s first resume.

I was presented with a choice between a “Job-Tailored Resume” and a “General Purpose Resume”; I went with the first choice as it was exactly what this test was about. It asked me for the role and company I’m targeting but I was blindsided when Rezi asked me to insert a job application I’d written for the role. Isn’t this something the AI should be doing for me?

I finished this side quest and then added basic details like my name and email, followed by my previous work experience. Here’s when I first encountered signs of AI life in the form of a bullet point generator to further explain my role. 

Rezi went on to ask me to add details on projects I’d worked on, my education history, certifications, coursework, involvement in other organizations, and my skills.

The next exciting step was the summary section, where I gladly let the AI take control. It was nothing I couldn’t have come up with myself if I simply wanted to summarize my resume, but it at least merits a pass mark. (I wanted to ask the AI to write a cover letter for me based on the finished resume but that feature requires a subscription.)

Overall Rezi marked the resume it produced at 87 out of 100, which I think is a bit too generous. If you have a rough idea of what you want your resume to look like, by all means, use Rezi so you don’t have to worry about the formatting. It might also provide a helpful AI-generated bullet point or two along the way.

If you were worried that not using Rezi’s AI was the one thing stopping you from getting your dream job, rest assured that (at least with its free version) this is not the case.

My score: 3/5

Resumaker.ai

Resume created by Resumaker

“Designed templates that will get you hired at the world's leading companies,” Resumaker proudly displayed on its homepage. I also had to pay ($0.99) to download my resume and cover letter. Surely, I was on the verge of getting Tamsin hired?

By now I’d gotten the hang of inserting details like my education and work history. In this regard, little separates the resume builders tested here.

The AI kicked in to provide me with text I could insert as accomplishments in my jobs and as the headline summary. The latter left much to be desired but at least it was presentable. Resumaker didn’t offer to beef up my volunteering section so I had to write that part manually. As a whole, the resume felt a bit dry but at least it was presentable.

However, it’s a good thing this service isn’t called Coverlettermaker. Every sentence it generated started with either an “I am” or “I have”. When you’re working with such a structure, there’s only so much you can do to make the rest more exciting. Furthermore, it left the [Company Name] field for me to fill in. AI that’s supposed to help me land a job in a highly competitive market should come with higher standards. 

Resumaker.ai claims that thousands of applications it created landed people jobs. If there’s any truth to that, then on the bright side we really shouldn’t be overthinking what we’re sending to hiring managers.

Resume created by Teal

The main question I asked myself before deciding whether each AI builder deserved a pass mark was: Can I send out the résumé as is? 

Teal didn’t quite make the cut here.

It asked me to connect the specific job I was applying for from LinkedIn to the resume and it started analyzing the job ad for keywords I should include. Fantastic! I was ready for a made-to-measure summary, past accomplishments, and cover letter — the areas where I wanted the AI to work its magic.

Unfortunately, this is where I felt let down. In the headline summary, Teal ended up giving me a compilation of the achievements it had previously generated but also prominently added that I had expertise in “work authorization”. The AI thought the right to work in the U.S. requirement from Meta’s job description was a hard skill. 

It scored its own resume at 79%.

As far as its cover letter goes, I appreciated that I could generate it for free without having to spend time adding more details than I already had. However, the result was something I could have just as easily written myself.

My score: 2/5

Kickresume.com

Resume created by Kickresume

The last AI resume maker I wanted to test was Kickresume, which had the highest monthly fee out of the lot at $19 per month. You can bring that down by paying an annual lump sum that brings the pricing down to $9 a month or, as I did, utilize the free trial version. 

Right when I was losing hope in the resume generators, Kickresume lifted my spirits.

Its helpful AI writer was alongside me from start to finish, offering handy suggestions for work accomplishments, explaining my certifications, and also suggesting skills I should list specifically for a software engineering position. I ended up with a clean-looking CV and I didn’t even have to break a sweat.

Kickresume gave the resume it generated a score of 88/100.

If I’m in a pinch and need a new resume that I don’t have to scan for AI-generated sentences that would land me in the "rejected" pile, Kickresume.com is the first website I’ll be visiting.

I wanted to add a nice cherry to the cake, so I asked Kickresume to create a cover letter using the great resume it made. But this is where I was underwhelmed. 

While devoid of grammatical errors, I felt as though the AI didn’t take the résumé and job description I gave into consideration. It provided me with a few short lines that didn’t even name-drop Tamsin’s fictitious stints at Twitter and Google. You wouldn’t even know she completed two degrees at Stanford. Based on my positive experience with the résumé, I couldn’t believe this was the same AI content generator.

My score: 4/5

Resume created by ChatGPT

No subscriptions. No plugins. I wanted to see how well the free version of OpenAI ’s ChatGPT would do against the four dedicated AI resume and cover letter generators listed above.

I tweaked a prompt that I found online and, in 161 words, I asked the AI for a first draft of my new resume. I then asked the chatbot to refine its work based on the job description I gave it to make my resume less generic. In seconds, I had my second draft.

Since ChatGPT only gave me a plain text version of my resume, I then pasted what it gave me into a template from one of the previous builders.

I’m happy to announce that both myself and Tamsin were very pleased with the results. The resume easily rivals the ones generated from the other services I tested. I wouldn’t have minded some text to beef up the education section to explain what I had learned at Stanford. Also, the line pointing out that Meta was previously called Facebook is something I would never have included in a resume intended for Meta’s eyes. Other than that, ChatGPT gave me decent results in the shortest amount of time.

I was especially impressed with the cover letter I asked ChatGPT to craft for me. It was perhaps a bit too long for some tastes but it was arguably the most well-rounded out of the five.

Honorary score: 4/5

The verdict

There have already been reports of people using AI to write resumes and cover letters who ended up getting hired for the positions they’ve applied for, and I’m not surprised. But as this test has shown, a website’s claim that it uses AI to provide a service is not some kind of guarantee of the level of service you can expect. 

Shop around when looking for AI resume and cover letter writers. Perhaps combine two or more of them to leverage each one’s specific strengths. But add the finishing touches yourself.

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Christoph Schwaiger is a journalist who mainly covers technology, science, and current affairs. His stories have appeared in Tom's Guide, New Scientist, Live Science, and other established publications. Always up for joining a good discussion, Christoph enjoys speaking at events or to other journalists and has appeared on LBC and Times Radio among other outlets. He believes in giving back to the community and has served on different consultative councils. He was also a National President for Junior Chamber International (JCI), a global organization founded in the USA. You can follow him on Twitter @cschwaigermt.

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If you’re looking for ways to enhance and optimize your resume, there’s no need to hire resume-writing experts anymore. You can use AI to do it yourself!

AI technologies offer sophisticated capabilities that can help optimize your resume, making it more appealing, effective, and stand out from the rest.

In this post, we explore some of the best ways to use AI to write a resume, especially using tools like ChatGPT for resume optimization, helping you leverage these advanced tools to create a professional application that lands you more interviews and job opportunities.

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How AI Can Transform Your Resume

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AI tools can analyze job descriptions, suggest the most impactful wording, optimize for keyword inclusion, and tailor your resume for specific job listings. This not only increases your visibility through applicant tracking systems (ATS) but also enhances the overall presentation and effectiveness of your resume.

With the right prompts, you can not only write a great resume using AI but also find errors and mistakes to make your resume unbeatable by your competitors. Also, if you have access to ChatGPT premium, be sure to utilize a custom GPT that’s optimized to handle resume writing. There are plenty of choices in the GPT marketplace. like this one .

Here are a few tips to get you started.

1. Analyze Your Resume with AI

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AI can dynamically adapt your resume based on the job description you’re targeting. By analyzing the required skills and preferred experiences listed, AI can suggest which aspects of your background to highlight or downplay, ensuring your resume aligns closely with employer expectations.

2. Optimize for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Most companies use ATS to manage the large volume of resumes they receive. AI tools can help you identify and integrate critical keywords from the job description into your resume, increasing the likelihood that your application passes through these systems successfully.

3. Use AI to Enhance Language

AI can suggest powerful action verbs and job-specific nouns that make your experiences sound more impactful and relevant. By refining your language, AI helps present your achievements in the most compelling way possible.

4. Get Grammar and Style Suggestions

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AI-powered grammar checkers can go beyond basic spell-checking to offer advanced style suggestions, helping you refine your tone and ensure your resume is error-free and professional.

5. Identify Gaps in Your Resume

AI can scan your resume and compare it against industry standards or specific job requirements, highlighting areas where you might need to add information or gain new skills to become a more competitive candidate.

6. Generate Customized Cover Letters

Generate Customized Cover Letters

AI can also assist in crafting personalized cover letters that complement your resume, tailoring each letter to address the specific job and company you’re applying to, which can significantly boost your chances of getting noticed.

7. Analyze Performance

Some AI platforms can simulate how your resume would perform in real job applications, providing feedback on its effectiveness and suggesting improvements based on data-driven insights.

8. Use AI for Visual Enhancements

AI tools can suggest the most effective resume layouts and formats based on your industry and experience level. This includes advice on font choices, color schemes, and graphical elements that can make your resume more visually appealing.

9. Simulate Interview Questions

Simulate Interview Questions

Prepare for interviews by using AI to analyze your resume and generate potential interview questions. This can help you rehearse answers that are consistent with what you have on your resume, boosting your confidence during actual interviews.

10. Stay Updated with Industry Trends

AI can help you keep your resume up-to-date with the latest trends by analyzing current job postings in your field and suggesting necessary updates to match the evolving market demands.

11. Access Global Examples

AI can provide access to successful resume examples from around the world, giving you a broader perspective on how to effectively present your skills and experiences in various industries and job markets.

12. Leverage Predictive Text Features

Utilize AI’s predictive text capabilities to streamline the writing process. This feature can suggest complete sentences based on a few words, helping you compose detailed descriptions of your experiences and skills more efficiently.

13. Evaluate Resume Strength

Evaluate Resume Strength

Some AI tools offer a scoring system for your resume, rating its overall strength based on criteria such as clarity, coherence, and impact. This feedback can be invaluable for making targeted improvements.

14. Get Real-time Content Suggestions

Real-time AI suggestions can guide you through the resume creation process, offering tips and corrections as you type, which ensures that every section of your resume is optimized.

15. Continuous Learning and Improvement

AI tools learn from interactions and continuously improve their suggestions. Regularly updating your resume with AI’s help ensures that it evolves with technological advances and remains competitive in the job market.

16. Analyze Competitor Resumes

Use AI to analyze resumes from professionals in your field to understand current industry standards and expectations. AI can identify commonalities in successful resumes, helping you incorporate similar elements into your own.

17. Visual Data Representation

Leverage AI tools to convert your achievements and skills into visually appealing infographics or charts. This can make your resume more engaging and allow potential employers to quickly grasp your qualifications and successes.

18. Customize Layouts Dynamically

AI can suggest dynamic layout changes based on the content of your resume. For example, it might recommend a more condensed layout if your resume is content-heavy or a more spaced layout if it’s lighter.

19. Implement Feedback Loops

Some AI platforms allow for feedback loops where you can input the responses or outcomes of your job applications, and the AI adjusts its suggestions based on what’s working well or not.

20. Use Sentiment Analysis

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Apply AI to perform sentiment analysis on your resume content to ensure that the tone is positive and confident. This can help in refining the language to better appeal to potential employers.

21. AI-Driven Role Simulation

Utilize AI to simulate the roles you’re applying for based on your resume, suggesting areas for professional development and how you might fit into a prospective job environment.

22. Schedule Updates

Set up reminders using AI tools to periodically review and update your resume. This ensures that your resume remains current and reflects any new skills or experiences.

23. Integrate Video Resumes

For roles that value digital proficiency or creativity, use AI to help script and edit a video resume. AI can analyze job descriptions and recommend what to highlight in a video format.

24. AI for SEO Optimization

Since many resumes are now hosted online on personal websites or portfolios, use AI to ensure your resume is SEO-optimized. This can increase the visibility of your resume to recruiters searching online for potential candidates.

25. Predict Future Skills

Employ AI to predict future skills and roles based on current trends in your industry. This forward-thinking approach can help you prepare and list skills on your resume that will soon be in high demand.

Integrating AI into your resume writing process offers a significant advantage in today’s job market. With the help of these tips, you can harness the power of AI to create a more effective, tailored, and visually appealing resume.

Whether you’re using AI to write a resume, employing ChatGPT for targeted assistance, or optimizing for ATS, AI can be your ally in securing your next job opportunity. Here’s to you landing your next dream job!

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How to Make a Resume with AI: Tips, Do’s and Don’ts

How to Make a Resume with AI: Tips, Do’s and Don’ts

The rise of AI is making resume writing quicker and easier than before. A variety of AI tools can help you speed up the process, draw inspiration or find examples, proofread, get feedback on how to improve, and similar.

Let’s get two things clear:

  • Using AI the smart way will help you make a better resume than the one you’d create entirely on your own.
  • No AI tool can do the heavy lifting for you. If you rely on AI or LLMs (large language models) entirely, your chances of landing interviews will decrease.

If you want to know how to make a resume with AI and be more efficient, read on.

In this article, you’ll learn:

  • How to make a resume with AI
  • AI-powered tools that can help you
  • How not to use AI for writing a resume
  • Tips for getting the best results with AI

3 Ways to Use AI for Your Resume

Nowadays, there’s a number of different AI-powered tools that can help with different aspects of resume creation . Here’s what they can do to assist you with creating a top-notch resume in no time.

Correct and improve grammar, spelling, and phrasing

A sloppy resume with unclear job descriptions, double spacings, typos, and incoherent paragraphs is a huge red flag for recruiters. With resumes, it’s not only about what you say . It’s about how you say it and how you present it .

A neat resume with clearly outlined sections, clear job experiences and accomplishments , strategically-used power words, and pristine grammar will leave a great first impression.

Here are some tools to help with this:

Grammarly mostly focuses on spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Once installed, it’s easy to use across different platforms so you can have your text checked in a matter of seconds, regardless of where it’s stored. Lately, they’ve added more AI functionalities, also giving suggestions on writing clarity, formality, and conciseness.

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Hemingway is great for making sure your text is coherent and clear. It’ll help you spot and fix complex sentences to make your resume straightforward.

You can use ChatGPT for proofreading your text if you need a second pair of eyes (that you don’t have). Bear in mind that you’ll have to copy-paste your text and ChatGPT will provide you with the edited version without marking the changed parts. If you want to check the differences, you’ll need to do it manually.

In addition, pasting an entire resume to ChatGPT is risky because it often messes up the document and makes unnecessary, confusing changes instead of simply improving clarity and correcting grammar mistakes. So make sure to use it if you want to jazz up a few bullet points or find inspiration on how to describe an achievement, but don’t trust it to deal with an entire resume.

If you’re struggling to choose more appropriate words (a more formal style, synonyms for overused buzzwords, action verbs, or alternatives to boring industry jargon), try Quillbot . It’ll help you paraphrase your text and adjust it to the style you want. Bear in mind that you don’t have to use it word-for-word — especially because it tends to lengthen the text — but simply use it as a prompt to help you get inspired or paraphrase individual sentences, or find fitting synonyms.

Shorten the text

Every word on your resume should earn its place there. You want each section of your resume to be informative but short, so choose your words carefully and jam-pack each sentence with value.

If you make your resume too long, you’ll overwhelm recruiters with too much information (plus, they don’t have the time to go through 3-page resumes). In addition, it’ll show that you don’t know how to distinguish important from unimportant information or deliver relevant information in a concise way, which might affect your performance in the workplace.

To keep the information relevant and concise, you can use ChatGPT.

✅ Pro tip: When giving prompts, make sure to say you want the meaning to remain the same and the key pieces of information to be included. Take a look at the example below of how ChatGPT shortened this resume summary from 76 to 55 words.

Get feedback and tips to improve your resume

Once you have completed your resume, you can upload it to Big Interview’s Resume AI tool to have it assessed and get feedback on how to improve it.

You’ll get guidance on:

Readability

This feature tells you if your resume is easy to scan and understand. It covers elements such as your resume’s length, the quality of the resume statement , spelling, grammar, and first impression.

Credibility

This feature rates your effective use of language: action and power words, skill and competency focus, and if you listed results and achievements to stand out from other applicants.

Companies are using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to sort through hundreds of resumes daily. They first put resumes through this ATS, and then hand-check the remainder. In order for you to land an interview, your resume will first need to pass the ATS check. What Resume AI checks is how much your resume is aligned with the position you’re applying for (through keywords, skills, and competencies). You’ll upload your resume and the position you’re applying for and get feedback on how aligned these elements are, and what you’ll need to add or remove in order to successfully pass the ATS check.

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✅ The elements that Resume AI checks are customizable. If you’re a student whose university uses Big Interview, your school can customize the feedback to their specifications and focus on elements that they deem most important/useful for their students.

How Not to Use AI for Your Resume

As we already mentioned, AI tools are getting better every day but they’re far from perfect. That’s why you’ll still need to do the heavy lifting yourself and have AI help with details or tricky aspects in case you get stuck — you can’t rely on them to create the perfect resume for you.

That said, here’s what to avoid when using AI for writing a resume.

Don’t create entire resumes with AI

Although it seems quick and easy, asking GPT to create a resume for you from scratch is not a good idea.

The Internet is vast and full of resume templates. The majority of them are sloppy, of poor quality, and not approved by experts. And ChatGPT has been trained to formulate its answers based on a plethora of sample documents it’s been fed with. So if the overall quality of resume samples available online (up until September 2021, to be precise — this is ChatGPT’s knowledge cut-off point) is sub-par, that’s exactly the quality of what you’ll get from GPT.

Plus, AI will never have a complete insight into your intricate experience, skills, and abilities. Therefore, it will never be able to create a presentable, credible, realistic resume tailored to you.

What should you do instead?

Most schools will provide you with an approved resume template that you’ll only need to fill in with your personal information and spruce up using some of the AI tools we covered. These resume templates are a safe bet because they’re approved and decent in terms of readability and design , so make sure you go with them.

If you’re not a student, or if your school doesn’t have a template, here’s a free resume template you can use. Big Interview’s Resume Builder also offers several different templates to choose from.

Don’t copy-paste

Don’t copy-paste text from ChatGPT to your resume.

It won’t look good and recruiters will know you haven’t taken the time to create your most important professional document on your own. Letting AI shape and display your experiences is lazy, and it’s more than likely the result will be bland and generic.

It’s ok to use AI to generate ideas or improve your writing, but you still need to be able to write about your experiences by yourself.

Additionally, resumes are all about standing out . And how can you stand out from the crowd if you use a text generator that is probably making the same suggestions to hundreds of other applicants?

Don’t make decisions based on AI

Don’t make big decisions about your resume (or your career) based on what AI says.

There’s a lot of false information and wrong opinions on the Internet that could be picked up by ChatGPT and similar AI tools and served to you. For this reason, you’ll want to be extra careful when accepting suggestions from AI tools. A safer approach is to get in touch with experts: your college career center, professional career coaches, tutors, teachers, and similar.

Tips for Getting the Best Results from AI Tools

Be clear and detailed.

In order for it to give you the best and most relevant results, AI tools need to get clear and detailed instructions.

Remember this whenever you’re writing a prompt for, let’s say, ChatGPT. For example:

❌ Write an example of a resume summary for a student looking to break into sales.

This is a generic prompt. It doesn’t provide enough information about your experience and it doesn’t give the tool much to work with. The result you’d get would be equally bland and broad.

✅ * Act like a professional resume writer.

* Write an example of a resume summary for an Economics student.

* The student’s key skills are: knowledge of economic concepts, data analysis, and research skills.

* The student’s key achievement: improved quality of sales leads by 4% during a summer internship at Gartner.

* The objective of the candidate is to get a job in Sales, preferably in the real estate industry.

* Make sure to use power words but avoid meaningless buzzwords.

* The length of your response should be between 70 and 110 tokens.

This prompt is more detailed and follows the instructions by Open AI on how to prompt ChatGPT. It contains some of the key information about this student; therefore, the AI result would be more detailed and relevant. Still, take any result with a grain of salt and look at it as the first step or the push in the right direction which you’d still have to expand and modify to best describe you and fit the position you’re applying for.

Take suggestions with a grain of salt

At the end of the day, AI is just AI. It doesn’t have the means and abilities to understand the complexities and contexts just yet; you should treat it as such.

You know how Grammarly wants to add a comma where it’s actually not needed? It’s because it was programmed that way and has no real understanding of the meaning you want to convey in a sentence. It doesn’t understand if you want to play around or convey your personality in a text.

Each AI-generated tool can at any point make the same type of mistake, like this sales email Chat GPT created for Will Allred .

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That’s why it’s crucial that you take suggestions with a grain of salt, judge against your own criteria, and make a decision. You can also always ask for help from someone knowledgeable before you accept a suggestion.

Double-check everything

After using AI for creating just about any element in your resume, make sure to do a double round of checks and ask for feedback from your career advisor, counselor, someone from your college career center, or even a friend working in the industry you’re applying for.

They’ll be able to give you personalized and specialized feedback that will help you spruce up your resume and create a document that reflects your experience and abilities best.

That’s all, folks! We hope this article helped you understand how to make a resume with AI.

Final Thoughts

  • Writing a resume has never been easier now that there’s a variety of AI-powered tools to help you along the way.
  • Still, this doesn’t mean you can have AI create your resume from scratch. You need to create it yourself and then have these tools help with paraphrasing, shortening, adding power words, or proofreading.
  • Use tools such as Grammarly for fixing typos and spelling mistakes, Hemingway for fixing the flow of your text, and Quillbot for rephrasing and synonyms.
  • ChatGPT can help you with just about anything, from rephrasing and shortening your text to paraphrasing and improving your writing.
  • Once your resume is created, use Big Interview’s Resume AI to get feedback on credibility, readability, and ATS fit (including tips on how to improve this!)
  • Remember that you always have the final say: you don’t have to accept each AI suggestion, especially if it’s not personalized.
  • Always double-check your resume with a mentor, career counselor, or other expert. They’ll be able to give you specific advice you won’t find anywhere else.

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Making your resume stand out in today’s competitive job market is essential. 

That's why a lot of job seekers put a lot of time and effort into writing the perfect resume.

But, what if we told you that creating your resume doesn’t have to be complicated?

As technology advances, so do the ways it can help job seekers create the best resumes and cover letters. Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically, can be used to streamline the resume-building process and polish your resume every step of the way.

AI is already integrated into several resume-building tools out there. AI resume builders can analyze vast amounts of data to pinpoint what skills, experiences, and achievements will make a job seeker’s resume stick out to a potential employer.

To make sure you have only the best tools at your disposal, we’ve made a list of the best AI-powered resume builders out there.

Let’s dive in!

#1. Novorésumé

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If you’re looking for an intelligent, user-friendly interface, then Novoresume is the best choice for you.

The resume builder’s intuitive interface guides users through each section of their resume, offering tailored content suggestions. Novoresume uses AI to help format and tailor your resume , which makes personalizing your resume to different roles easier.

The resume builder comes with real-time content optimization and suggestions to make sure your resume stays on track and makes it past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) . You can use the resume builder to create a resume, CV , or cover letter with the help of AI suggestions.

With dozens of professional templates and customization options to choose from, you can create an eye-catching resume that shows off your personality and style. Not to mention, there are hundreds of resume examples available if you need inspiration, and the AI resume builder can help you make your resume just as good.

The free option is a great way to make a resume if you’re on a budget but the premium version goes the extra mile. Some of the extra features include multiple-page resumes and access to the cover letter builder.

#2. Enchancv

A popular pick for an AI-powered resume builder with a modern, customizable look is Enhancv.

This resume builder uses data-driven insights, stylish templates, and an easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor to personalize your resume. Enchancv leverages AI to analyze your content, provide feedback on how to improve your wording, polish your achievements , and eliminate errors.

It comes with a “Tailoring” feature that lets you paste the job description for the role you want to apply for and helps tailor your resume to the job ad. And before you finish your resume, you have the opportunity to share it for feedback from Enhancv’s career experts.

In addition to AI-powered guidance, Enchancv lets users showcase their personalities with various resume design elements that make this resume builder stand out.

#3. Skillroads

Relying heavily on AI-driven features, Skillroads comes with a personalized approach to resume creation.

The platform uses an algorithm that analyzes the information from an existing resume you upload and provides suggestions on how to tailor your resume to your desired job. The AI helps you avoid overused phrases and cliches and gives your resume an engaging narrative.

Skillroads comes with a user-friendly interface and various customizable templates that help your resume stand out. 

But the real kicker is the AI career advisor, which provides valuable guidance for your job search . Skillroads can generate a resume for you based on the information you provide about your skills and work experience, and it can help match your strengths to job openings you’re interested in.

The AI does most of the work in this resume builder, however, you should carefully consider every suggestion it makes. At the end of the day, only you can determine if it captures the nuance of your experiences and value as a candidate.

#4. Resume.com

Resume.com comes as a blend of user-friendliness, extensive customization options, and AI-backed guidance.

You can choose from the ready selection of professional templates, which simplify the process of creating a good-looking resume. Resume.com’s AI database technology then lets you choose from pre-written bullet points with industry-specific keywords for each section of your resume.

Resume.com has a step-by-step process that helps you craft each section of your resume effectively, make adjustments instantly, and see a real-time preview of your work so far. The resume builder comes with a built-in spell checker that scans for grammar and punctuation and provides suggestions.

#5. MyPerfectResume

MyPerfectResume earns its place on our list with its intelligent optimization features.

The resume builder lets you easily customize your resume so that it’s presentable, yet leaves room for a personal touch. MyPerfectResume also comes with a cover letter builder and a “Resume Check” tool to scan for common resume mistakes . 

MyPerfectResume incorporates AI technology to provide users with content suggestions and instant feedback so that you can draft each section of the resume effectively. 

One of its top features is the available database of pre-written bullet points describing a candidate’s work experience, all tailored to different industries and roles. Users can browse through them and use what best showcases their skills and work experience .

The resume builder also suggests relevant keywords you can incorporate throughout your resume, which are invaluable for meeting the demands of the ATS. With its intelligent guidance and user-friendly design, MyPerfectResume offers excellent tools for crafting a resume with the help of AI.

#6. Resume Worded

Resume Worded helps its users create impactful resumes through the help of robust AI-powered features.

For starters, the resume builder leverages some advanced AI to offer detailed feedback on your existing resume. Suggestions are provided on improving bullet points, changing phrasing , and quantifying results to make a lasting impression.

The “Score My Resume” feature provides you with an overall score of how well your resume meets hiring managers’ criteria and lets you know where to make improvements. Resume Worded also comes with an extensive library of job-specific bullet points and resume examples from successful job seekers.

Other features users can take advantage of include LinkedIn optimization tips and cover letter reviews, which can provide an extensive toolkit for your job search. The AI-driven feedback, strategic insights, and practical job search features make it a great choice for anyone looking to leverage technology to their advantage.

Rezi is a great AI-powered resume builder designed specifically for getting you past the ATS.

The proprietary technology it uses ensures that your resume meets the requirements of various Applicant Tracking Systems and increases your chances of landing interviews. The resume builder also offers a range of ATS-optimized templates to help get you started.

Rezi uses AI to provide real-time feedback and improve your resume’s content, structure, and format . Suggestions for job-related keywords and phrases are abundant, and you can seamlessly incorporate them into your resume to increase your resume’s relevance for the role you’re applying to.

The AI editor uses thorough content analysis that identifies and removes errors you might otherwise miss. And in addition to letting users create resumes with the help of AI, the platform offers cover letter and even resignation letter templates. 

#8. Jobscan

An interactive interface and AI algorithm make Jobscan a unique choice among resume builders.

Jobscan primarily focuses on optimizing resumes for Applicant Tracking Systems. The platform analyzes how well your resume matches a specific job description and offers immediate feedback on how to improve your resume and increase your odds of getting an interview .

The AI identifies skills and phrases related to work experience in the job description, then recommends you include them in your resume while keeping everything tailored and ATS-friendly. 

Jobscan’s resume builder offers resume and cover letter templates that you can customize to meet industry requirements or suit your style. It also helps you optimize your LinkedIn profile to polish your professional online presence, which can help in your job search.

Frequently Asked Questions About AI Resume Builders

Do you still have some questions? Check out the answers to the most common questions related to AI resume builders.

1. How can you effectively use an AI resume builder?

The best way to use AI to create your resume is to provide it with comprehensive information.

First, figure out exactly what’s in demand for the position you’re applying for. If you only give the resume builder a general idea of the role you’re aiming for, it’s going to give you a generalized resume.

The more details you provide about the exact job you want to apply for, the better. The AI will be able to focus on those particular areas and help you highlight your most relevant strengths and experiences.

Artificial Intelligence works best with well-structured data, so by inputting as much of it as necessary, you can get the most out of the AI resume builder.

So, add all your work experience, skills, details about your education , and anything else you think is relevant.

2. Can AI update my resume?

Yes, AI can be used to update your resume.

You can, for example, use an AI-powered resume builder to input your updated career information and then the AI will provide suggestions. The suggested changes may include optimizing the language on your resume, formatting the layout for more readability, or highlighting skills and experiences based on the job you want.

However, while AI can provide guidance, the final decision on everything is up to you. AI can’t fully understand the complexities of your personal experience and career objectives but it can make the resume-writing process a lot faster and easier.

3. Are there free AI resume builders?

While most AI resume builders include a paywall, some have a free version.

For example, Novorésumé offers a free version of the resume builder which can greatly help you create a compelling resume. The AI provides suggestions for improving your resume’s content and layout, as well as offers keywords based on your industry and professional background.

Give it a try for yourself!

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Hopefully, now you’re familiar with the tools at your disposal and you’re ready to make the perfect resume with the help of AI and a user-friendly resume builder.

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If you’re on the hunt for a new job, crafting a standout resume is a crucial step in securing more job interviews and offers. And thanks to AI, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s explore how you can use Microsoft Copilot , an AI-powered tool, to create a resume that sets you apart.

Why optimize your resume?

To get your resume past ATS filters and make an impact with hiring managers, a resume must feature certain elements. These optimizations include:

  • The right keywords: Incorporating industry-specific keywords is vital for getting noticed, especially in systems using automated resume screening. Keywords that are relevant to the job listing itself are also vital.
  • Quantitative results: Showcasing your achievements with numbers and facts can make your accomplishments more tangible and impressive.
  • Business impact: Highlighting how your work has positively impacted businesses gives recruiters a clearer picture of your potential contributions.

How Microsoft Copilot can help

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Microsoft Copilot utilizes AI and GPT technology to provide guidelines for crafting effective resumes. To use this tool, ensure you have Microsoft Edge browser and visit Copilot.Microsoft.com.

Let’s say you're looking for an engineering job. Here's what Copilot suggests for engineering resumes:

  • Use strong action verbs: Start bullet points with dynamic verbs to convey your actions effectively.
  • Quantify achievements: Include measurable results to provide a clear sense of your accomplishments.
  • Be specific about technical skills: Clearly list your technical skills to match the job requirements.
  • Tailor bullet points to the job description: Customize your resume to align with the specific job you're applying for.
  • Provide contextual details: Give additional background to help recruiters understand the significance of your achievements.

Now that you have some guidelines, revisit your resume and apply each tip one at a time. If you get stuck, paste your resume into Copilot and ask for help! The tool is great at coming up with stronger verbs and rephrasing bullet points to emphasize accomplishments and value.

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After applying Copilot’s recommendations, you’ll end up with a revised resume that features strong action verbs, quantifiable achievements, specific technical skills, tailored bullet points, and necessary contextual details. In short, it’s the perfect resume for demonstrating your value and landing the interview.

Using Microsoft Copilot can significantly improve your resume writing efficiency, making it more likely to land you job interviews and offers. Check out Microsoft Copilot to take your resume to the next level and enhance your job search!

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Top AI Skills for a Resume: Benefits and How To Include Them

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Can you effectively use AI as a tool to help you complete your assignments at work? Maybe it’s time to let recruiters know!

Not only can relevant skills in AI help you with your work, but they can improve your productivity . And hiring managers know it. That’s why it’s essential to add artificial intelligence to your resume-building strategy by including relevant AI skills. 

In today’s evolving job market, including artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge alongside soft skills on your resume can give you a competitive advantage when applying for work . 

So, exactly where and how can you add generative AI skills to your resume? 

We consulted 3 experts from the tech recruitment sector , who gave us some advice to help you succeed with your job applications.

In this guide, we’ll answer your questions by going over what AI skills are, the top AI keywords for your resume, ChatGPT skills, what to write if you have no professional experience, and different resume examples to review. 

These tips can ultimately help you create your application in minutes with the help of our AI resume builder . 

Keep reading to find out exactly how to show off your AI knowledge and technical skills.

What Are AI Skills and Why You Should Include Them

To put it simply, AI skills are abilities and knowledge used to manage tools that are based on artificial intelligence. 

You might be wondering why they should be added to your resume if you have a solid list of key skills for your resume already. 

Matt Luensmann, Owner & Lead Technical Recruiter at MJL Recruiting & Consulting with 8 years of experience in the sector, emphasizes the importance of adding AI skills to a resume .  

“Putting AI skills on your resume shows you are keeping up with technology,” Luensmann said. 

“It all has to do with what is most important to the position. If it’s AI-related skills, then I weigh them more heavily.”

Below, we dive into 2 reasons why you should include skills that are specifically AI-related, especially if you are in the technology industry. 

1. AI skills are important to employers

Employers and recruiters often look for AI knowledge on a resume, especially ChatGPT skills and other machine learning qualifications . 

According to a study by Pluralsight , including AI skills and experience on your resume can give you an edge in the job market. 

The study found that 97% of organizations have benefited from using AI technologies , indicating a growing demand for AI skills.

2. AI skills are trending

The demand for AI skills in the job market is rapidly increasing as more companies adopt advanced technologies. The Deloitte State of AI report found that 79% of companies are planning for generative AI to drive substantial transformation within their organization, business outcomes, and industry .

LinkedIn’s Future of Work Report also highlights the growing importance of AI skills to business leaders , as the study found that 47% of executives in the U.S. think that “using generative AI will increase productivity.” 

Top AI Skills to Include on Your Resume

In most cases, knowing which skills to highlight comes down to the job description. Properly reading the job description is key when you apply for any position during your job search. 

Suppose the job description states that AI knowledge is important. It’s essential to include it in your resume , says Jeremy Schifeling, the Founder of The Job Insiders and the official AI for Careers trainer from Stanford to Harvard Business School.

Schifeling gives this advice: “If you do see a lot of AI terms in the job description (e.g., ‘generative AI’ or ‘prompt engineering’), you should strive to match those by either connecting your existing skills or quickly upskilling.”

So typically, which AI skills stand out to recruiters on a resume?

According to the 2024 AI Index Report from Stanford University, the top generative AI skills that are increasingly appearing in job postings include:

  • Prompt engineering : The ability to design effective prompts and instructions for generative AI models to produce desired outputs. 
  • Generative AI development : Proficiency in building and fine-tuning generative AI models using frameworks like GPT-3, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion. 
  • ChatGPT : Using ChatGPT for natural language processing tasks, including conversational agents, text generation, and more. 
  • Large language modeling : This is a deep understanding of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3 and GPT-4, including their training and fine-tuning. 
  • Variational Autoencoders : This skill is essential for tasks involving complex data representation and generation.
  • Generative adversarial networks : Mastery of using GANs for tasks such as image generation, data augmentation, and more. 

Generative AI skills in AI job postings in the United States, 2023

Other tech skills to include in your resume

Other tech skills can also appear in a job listing. According to the AI Index Report, these skills are featured 3 or 4 times more in job postings than 10 years ago:

  • Computer Science
  • Data analysis

Luensmann says that in his recruiting experience, machine learning skills, NLP (natural language processing), deep learning, algorithms, data mining, Apache Spark, Statistics, Data Science, and Computer Vision are all in high demand.

While skills such as programming languages are key for certain tech jobs, they do not need to be a major focus if the job isn’t AI-centered. 

“If you’re excited to apply to a specific job, and it doesn’t mention anything about AI, please don’t bend over backward to try to cram AI into your resume ,” says Schifeling.

Use AI Resume Keywords When Describing Your Skills

By adding the right skills, you’ll be able to include the right AI keywords for your resume . 

Why are keywords important? Well, using the right keywords can help your resume successfully pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch the attention of recruiters . 

To select the best keywords, they should tie into the rest of your resume. 

Sonja Hastings, Senior Software & Technology Sales Recruiter from Optimal Sales Search tells us “If a sales rep decides to list their tech stack somewhere on their resume, I expect to see ChatGPT listed in the stack along with Salesforce and other tools like Outreach, HubSpot, or SalesLoft.”

Here are some tips for effectively using AI keywords in your resume:

  • Look for terms like machine learning, natural language processing, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other AI-related terms.
  • Incorporate the identified keywords naturally throughout your resume, including in your skills section, work experience descriptions, and personal project highlights. 
  • Mirror the language and terminology used in the job description as closely as possible, as the ATS may be scanning for exact keyword matches. 
  • Use industry-specific AI terminology to demonstrate your domain expertise and familiarity with the latest AI trends and best practices in your field. 
  • Focus on the AI keywords most relevant to the specific job and company , rather than stuffing your resume with every AI term possible. 

You can follow the example below to help you understand exactly how to add specific AI keywords .

Imagine you see a job description for a machine learning engineer position, with responsibilities including developing and implementing machine learning models using TensorFlow and PyTorch. 

Your work experience entry should look something like the example below.

Machine Learning Engineer

ABC Tech Solutions

January 2021 – Present

  • Developed and implemented machine learning models for predictive analytics , enhancing forecasting accuracy by 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
  • Optimized machine learning models using TensorFlow and PyTorch , resulting in a 15% increase in model performance.

How to Fit AI Skills into Your Resume Sections

When starting to think about where and how to show off AI skills on a resume , Hastings has this sound advice for us. “AI skills don’t need to be called out all over your resume. It’s best to mention them in appropriate sections.” 

“Remember, AI is a tool that everyone wants to use, and no one wants to experience,” she adds. “For example, you may use AI to craft an email, write a blog post, or outline a presentation, but your audience doesn’t want to feel like they are receiving AI-generated communication.”

When weaving your expertise through the different sections of your resume, it’s important not to just spam AI keywords in your application. 

You’ll need to mention how you used your skills , what they are, and your level.

Let’s take a look at some ways you fill in your resume sections with your AI skills. 

Add AI expertise to your resume summary

Mentioning your AI skills in your resume summary , which is your introduction, is a great way to capture a hiring manager’s attention immediately. 

When crafting your summary, briefly highlight your proficiency in the most relevant AI technologies for the role. This could be generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or computer vision, for example. 

That means when writing your summary use quantifiable data and being specific, for example:

Data Scientist

Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience leveraging machine learning and deep learning to develop predictive models that increased customer retention by 20%. Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

If you have limited experience, you can focus on your relevant goals, AI-related projects, and any training that you have.

Mention your experience using AI skills

When describing your work experience , it’s important to talk about how you applied AI skills to real-world projects and the impact you made. 

When discussing AI experience, Schifeling underlines, “If you have some experience with AI, just make sure to get credit for it.”

That means using specific examples with quantifiable details and strong action verbs to emphasize your AI abilities in practice .

Schifeling goes on to give us an example, “You could take a humdrum resume bullet like ‘Generated new marketing strategies’ and add in an AI layer like so: ‘Utilized prompt engineering and generative AI models to develop 7 new powerful marketing strategies, leading to a 25% increase in leads generated.’ And when in doubt, just use AI to help you reframe your existing bullets (e.g., [prompt] ‘Suggest 3 ways to add more AI keywords into the following bullet.’).”

For each relevant role, include a bulleted list that details how you used AI tools to improve results . Quantify your results whenever possible by including data, for example:

  • Developed a machine learning model using Python and scikit-learn to predict customer churn, resulting in a 25% reduction in attrition rates.
  • Implemented a natural language processing pipeline using NLTK and SpaCy to analyze customer feedback, enabling data-driven product improvements that increased satisfaction scores by 15%.
  • Created a computer vision system with OpenCV and TensorFlow to automate quality control, improving defect detection accuracy by 30% and reducing manual inspection time by 50%.

“If you follow the STAR method of writing resume bullets (Situation, Action, Results), AI can be incorporated in the action segment,” adds Hastings. 

She goes on to give more examples relevant to the tech sales sector: 

  • Partnered with Marketing to revamp prospecting email cadence and increased open rate by 35% using A/B testing, ChatGPT, and Outreach.
  • Reduced high appointment no-show rate by 33%. Developed email cadence from scratch, creating high-performing sequences with ChatGPT and continuously applying A/B testing based on data validation.

This helps recruiters understand the value and technical prowess that you can bring to their organization.

Education, training, and certifications in AI

By adding relevant courses and certifications , it will be much easier to highlight that you are trained to use artificial intelligence correctly. 

Schifeling advises, “The most important thing about courses and certifications is usually not the credential itself—but the fact that the course title includes the most important keywords that Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are looking for.”

“If you take a course like ‘Advanced Prompt Engineering for LLMs,’ you’ll absolutely want to include that under your Education section. Not because a recruiter will care about the given course, but because the ATS will see that you match with some of the critical keywords straight from the job description – i.e., ‘prompt engineering’ and “LLMs.”

To show off your AI-based education and training, you can include your credentials in an education section just like the one below.

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Include an AI skills section

When creating an AI skills section, focus on highlighting the specific AI technologies, tools, and techniques you are trained in . Especially if they align with the job description. 

Specify your level of proficiency for each of your technical skills. Such as “Advanced,” “Proficient,” or “Familiar,” to give employers a clear understanding of your skill set. 

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If you’re just starting out as a professional, don’t worry. Even as an entry-level applicant , you can still list your artificial intelligence-based skills on your resume.

As Hastings tells us, “AI recently debuted as a mainstream tool, so if you’re still new at it, don’t worry; so is everyone else. Putting AI skills on your resume shows you are keeping up with technology, open to learning, and interested in boosting your own personal productivity. Any employer would want this in an employee” 

If you haven’t had any professional or internship experiences, follow the tips below to make sure a recruiter knows you can be successful using AI:

  • Highlight relevant coursework and projects from AI-related courses , stressing the techniques and tools used and outcomes achieved.
  • Include personal AI projects , such as hackathons, open-source contributions, or your own applications, describing the goals, methods, and results.
  • Emphasize transferable skills like programming (Python, R), data analysis, and problem-solving that demonstrate your potential to learn and apply AI.

Schifeling has more advice for AI newbies . “If you don’t have any experience with AI, just start using it immediately. Take the tasks that you have to work on and feed them into ChatGPT (e.g., ‘How can I tackle X project?’) to get a sense of how they work. And then start experimenting with tools like Amazon’s PartyRock platform to build your own AIs with custom prompts. Within a few hours, you’ll have experience you can start to cite on your resume!”

For example, under a “Projects” section, you might write: 

Developed a machine learning model using TensorFlow to predict housing prices, achieving 95% accuracy. Participated in a hackathon where our team created an AI-driven chatbot for customer service, which won first place.

As Luensmann summarizes, “If [candidates] highlight their drive to learn and improve independently, that’s a big win in every department.”

Key Takeaways About AI Skills for a Resume

AI knowledge on your resume is crucial for standing out in today’s job market. It’s essential to know where and how to include each skill in your application.

Here are the main points to remember when doing so:

  • Identify the most in-demand AI competencies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, and highlight them throughout your resume. 
  • Provide concrete examples of how you’ve applied AI to real-world projects, quantifying your impact. 
  • Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and transferable skills to demonstrate your potential if you’re a beginner. 
  • Tailor your resume to the specific AI role, incorporating relevant keywords. 

As the demand for artificial intelligence grows, developing and highlighting AI skills can open up exciting opportunities and position you as a valuable candidate.

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Through job-matching platforms and AI-powered games and interviews, companies are relying more and more on artificial intelligence to streamline the hiring process. But some job seekers feel frustrated and misunderstood by these technologies.

Malika Devaux is a student at the HOPE Program , a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides job training. Devaux is looking for a job, and we asked her to complete a trial of a 90-second personality test, which assesses candidates on the Big Five personality traits.

Her results indicated that she was pragmatic and carefree, but Devaux didn’t agree with the AI’s read on her personality. And she found the test confusing. “I think [this test] would have made me lose a chance to have this position or an opportunity finally where I can shine,” she says.

So how can you make the algorithms work in your favor when you apply for your next job?

In the latest episode of MIT Technology Review’s podcast “In Machines We Trust,” we asked career and job-matching experts for practical tips on how to succeed in a job market increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.

Ditch conventional advice about résumés. Instead of choosing a unique design or color scheme and including robust job descriptions, focus on making it as simple and straightforward as possible, says Ian Siegel , cofounder and CEO of ZipRecruiter .

“Conventional wisdom will kill you in your search for a job,” Siegel says. “You want the simplest, most boring résumé template you can find. You want to write like a caveman in the shortest, crispest words you can.”

In most cases, when candidates apply for jobs their résumés will first be processed by an automated applicant tracking system (ATS), Siegel says. To increase your chances of advancing to an interview, you should submit a résumé that the AI will interpret accurately.

Use short, descriptive sentences to help an AI parse your résumé, Siegel says. Clearly list your skills. If possible, include details about where you learned them and how long you’ve used them, plus any licensing or certification numbers that verify your expertise. “You want to be declarative and quantitative, because software is trying to figure out who you are and decide whether you will be put in front of a human,” he says.

And don’t be discouraged from applying to jobs that require more experience than you have, as long as you meet some of the qualifications in the job description.

“If you have any of the skills listed, I want you to apply to it,” Siegel says. “Let the algorithms decide whether or not you’re a great match, and they will sort you to the top or bottom.”

Create multiple versions of your résumé. Once you streamline your résumé for an AI, you may worry that you’ve damaged its flow and readability. So prepare another version for human review, says Gracy Sarkissian , the interim executive director of New York University’s Career Center .

“Some students tell me, ‘I did what you guys told me to do. I made sure that my résumé was filled with keywords. And now it sounds kind of like a cheesy marketing document,’” Sarkissian says. She tells them to make another one, with a personalized design and format, to send by email or to hand to hiring managers at an interview.

You should also modify your résumé to reflect the description of each job to which you apply, Sarkissian says. Each job posting contains keywords that a prospective employer’s ATS is likely using to prioritize candidates. Choose a few that are appropriate to your experience and sprinkle them throughout your résumé.

Test your résumé with an AI. Upload your résumé and the description of the job you’re applying for to an automated résumé checker like Jobscan . Jobscan will score how well it matches the job description, to help you optimize it for each prospective employer’s ATS. Creating an account on Jobscan is free, and the basic tier of membership offers two match-rate calculations per month.

VMock also provides software to universities and other institutions that issues feedback on users’ résumés by highlighting inconsistent dates and simplifying descriptions of previous roles that aren’t as relevant to the one for which they’re applying.

VMock’s algorithm helps users identify transferable skills as well. The program will say, “Here is something else you did, but that translates into the soft skills that recruiters are looking for,” says Kiran Pande, cofounder and head of products at VMock. “You have communication skills; it’s not necessarily marketing oriented, but you do have good communication skills. You did other things that developed your communication skills. Write about those too.”

Practice makes perfect. Why not use AI to help you prepare for your interview with an AI? Several companies, including VMock, offer tools to help job seekers prepare for virtual interviews.

Interview Stream will ask you questions via webcam and allow you to record and review your responses. The platform offers a 30-day free trial to individual users and is also available through some institutions. Big Interview uses AI to coach users on their interview responses. It offers three packages for individuals, priced at $79 for one month, $149 for three months, and $249 for six months.

The HOPE Program uses a platform called Talk Hiring , which includes 10-minute mock interviews consisting of five questions each. Talk Hiring scores interviewees on their responses, taking into account factors such whether their answers contained a problem, action, and result, as well as the pace and volume of their voice. The platform offers free trial accounts for individual users and partners with organizations for $18 per user per year.

Several AI interview services, like HireVue , Retorio , and Yobs , also let you test out their platforms before your scheduled interview. Some will even allow you to view the personality profile they create based on your performance.

“When we’re interviewing with AI, it feels like a stranger, right? It feels like a stranger without a face. It’s a blank screen,” Sarkissian says. But rehearsing on these platforms allows you to become more familiar with the process: “You can practice, and the more you practice, the better you get at these things.”

And the more information you can find about prospective employers’ hiring processes and the assessment tools they rely on, the better. Job seekers can also find user-generated videos on YouTube and elsewhere about how to beat AI-powered games and interviews, though the quality and accuracy of this advice may vary.

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AI-powered tools are available to help you analyze job descriptions and identify important keywords that recruiters are likely searching for. You should include these relevant terms throughout your resume in a strategic manner to improve its visibility and alignment with the job requirements. Tools such as Jobscan , RezScore or The Professional Me can be extremely helpful in ensuring that your resume is efficiently filtered through applicant tracking systems (ATS).

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AI-powered platforms like VMock or ResyMatch can assist in creating personalized and compelling content for your resume. These tools analyze your existing resume, provide feedback, and suggest improvements based on industry standards. By utilizing such platforms, you can ensure that your resume reflects your skills and experience and adheres to best practices.

3. Dynamic Resume Tailoring

Having just one resume is no longer enough. It's recommended to have several resumes tailored for each specific type of job. While it's always best to stay focused in your job search to avoid creating multiple documents, having at least 2 to 3 resumes that are super-tailored for specific job applications is a good idea. For instance, you could have one for a Sales Executive and another for an Account Manager. This will increase your chances of getting noticed by potential employers and landing your dream job. In the end, the content can be pretty similar but the keywords vary enough to work well with the ATS. AI enables the creation of dynamic resumes that can be tools like Rezi or Zety and offer personalized resume templates and content suggestions based on the industry and role you're targeting.

4. Quantifying Achievements with Data

Numbers and statistics can catch the eye of recruiters, showcasing the tangible impact you've had in previous roles.

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Utilize AI to quantify your achievements with concrete data. Platforms like ChatGPT or Text Blaze can assist in transforming qualitative information into quantitative metrics, making your accomplishments more impactful and measurable.

5. Resume Formatting and Design:

AI-powered design tools can assist you in crafting visually appealing and professional-looking resumes. These tools analyze design trends and recommend aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-read layouts. Platforms like Canva or Enhancv provide templates designed to enhance the visual appeal of your resume, making it more engaging for hiring managers.

6. Avoid the Pitfalls of Resume Writing with AI

It's essential to use AI-powered tools such as Grammarly or ProWritingAid to improve the quality of your resume before submitting it. However, keep in mind that AI cannot do everything for you. If you get the paid version of Grammarly for instance, you get more and better suggestions, but for any of these apps you still need to create specific prompts or requests that will help you customize each part of the resume. It's important to be as specific as possible and include enough context in the prompt. Try different prompts and mix and match to find what works best for you. FlexJobs research advises against directly using ChatGPT by copying and pasting into your documents or communications. Make sure you review it with Grammarly and add your personal touch.

Utilize the same tools to have a model Cover Letter in case some jobs request it, or prepare a Letter of Interest to submit to those companies that you are most interested in joining. You can also use them to prepare your introductory speech during the interviews.

In a competitive job market, leveraging AI in resume writing is a strategic move that can give you a significant edge. Remember, AI is a tool to enhance your efforts, not replace them. Combining technological advantages with your unique skills and experiences will help you get started faster and position you as a top candidate in the digital age of job hunting.

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