In an increasingly competitive job market where technology rules the day, you need to use every available resource to help you stand out from other candidates.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool that can help you get noticed by recruiters and get your resume moved to the top of the hiring list.
I’ve seen thousands of resumes come across my desk in my 15 years as a recruiter. The most resourceful candidates are now using AI to update and revamp their resumes to get ahead,
An AI tool can be used update to your resume so it mirrors what the company is looking for. It’s as simple as uploading a job posting and your resume to an AI client, which will match the two documents.
AI can identify the gaps between the job requirements and the resume and suggest ways to better align the two. Those suggestions might include changing the wording or adding volunteer work or internship experience.
AI can also help you customize your resume using the parameters of the job description. Use AI to search the internet for all job opportunities that match your desired position, responsibilities, and location, and you’ll get a full list of opportunities.
You can use algorithms to analyze job requirements, match them with candidate profiles, and generate cover letters that will get the attention of hiring managers.
Tools like Talentprise will scan your CV and match it with available openings found online.
But the human element is still key to any job search. AI is a tool to assist job seekers, but you need to remember it’s not a replacement for critical thinking.
You need to do more than enter information into the prompt, get the output, then copy, paste, and send. Job seekers need to make sure AI generates exactly what they want. You have to enter the proper prompts to get the best results.
In the HR world, we use the human element after the list of candidates has been pared down to those we’d like to contact.
When we call the candidate, we can identify whether their experience was AI-generated or if they really have the background we’re looking for.
It doesn’t matter if a candidate applies on a job board or on CSC’s website—talent acquisition partners will review and act on the resume.
When we call candidates, we make sure they know what they’re talking about for the job and their experience. I’d recommend candidates also use AI tools to practice interviewing skills. Input all the data and ask the AI to prepare questions a recruiter might ask. It’s a great tool to use as you prepare.
AI can help you search for that perfect position and craft a custom resume and cover letter. It’s a very valuable tool that can help get your noticed. But in the end, it’s up to you to convince the recruiter that you’re the right person for the job.
By Rabah Al-Ali
(The CSC talent acquisition manager holds an MBA from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, as well as a graduate certificate in strategic human resources management from Royal Roads. Rabah has been in the recruitment field for more than 15 years, helping to find the best talent to fill various roles and drive business forward.)
