AI Resume Building: Smart Guide for Job Seekers

While some employers may not accept applicants who have relied on AI to prepare a resume or apply for a job, others are comfortable with AI use in this area. In a survey by Sago, a global research company, for Canva, a graphic design platform, “45% of job seekers have used generative AI to build, update or improve their resumes.” The research also found that 90% of hiring managers surveyed said it is acceptable to use AI in job application materials and almost half reported they are fine with AI being used to create content for interviews.

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AI Resume Building: What the Research Shows

An MIT Sloan study of nearly 500,000 global job seekers with roughly 70,000 from the U.S. revealed that job applicants who used AI tools to help write their resumes were 8% more likely to be hired, received 7.8% more job offers and earned 8.4% higher wages.

A valuable benefit of Social Security’s TTW Program is the support from Social Security-authorized Employment Networks (EN) and state vocational rehabilitation agencies (SVR). Experienced representatives can identify resources to help former workers search for suitable jobs and create or refresh their resumes. These professionals help their clients have the best possible chance of landing the right job. They can also provide support and access to resources including courses on understanding and using AI effectively.

Tips For Getting The Most Out Of AI

With AI continually evolving and gaining acceptance by employers hoping to attract talented workers, it is helpful to reinforce these points when using AI resume building tools wiselyg AI to build your resume:

· Use AI as a starting point but inject your own personal style.

· Make sure accomplishments and facts are verifiable and can be elaborated in an interview.

· Include key words that demonstrate your ability to meet the specific job duties.

· Be sincere and authentic.

· Double check spelling and grammar using free tools like Grammarly.

As I assist individuals returning to work after an extended absence, many are concerned with the job application process. How do they convey their skills and past accomplishments in a succinct and compelling way? What transferrable skills do they have? These are the questions that ENs and SVRs can help answer making this first stage of the hiring process more manageable – starting with a resume that catches the hiring manager’s eye.