𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿

As AI becomes more accessible, I’m seeing more job seekers turn to it for resume writing support. It’s totally understandable it’s fast, convenient, and can feel like a helpful shortcut, particularly when faced with tailoring your resume for different positions. Believe me I know the challenge!

But here’s what I’m also hearing from the other side of the table: recruiters and hiring managers are growing increasingly frustrated. Many resumes now sound eerily similar. They’re filled with:
❌ Exaggerated skills
❌ Repetitive phrasing
❌ Generic content

When AI is used to write your resume, it often strips away your individuality which is the very thing that makes your career story compelling and credible.
Here’s a mindset shift: 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿.

Instead of saying “Use this job description to write my resume,” try something like:

“Analyze this position in alignment with these job requirements and identify any content or skill gaps.”

“Which parts of my resume could use more specificity or evidence?”

“Identify any redundant or repetitive language in this experience section.”

This prompts the tool to act as a data-driven assistant, highlighting what you might need to strengthen or expand upon. But the actual writing? That should come from you.

You are the expert on your experience. You know the nuances of your achievements:
● How you’ve solved problems,
● How you built talented teams
● What results you delivered
● What challenges you overcame

See what is common, here “you”. When you write from that space, your resume reflects your authentic value and that authenticity is what resonates with employers.

There’s another benefit, too. When your story is honest and aligned with what a role truly requires, it sets both you and the employer up for success. The result?
✅ Better fit
✅ Better engagement
✅ Better retention

AI can be a powerful partner when used as an analytical tool, not a ghostwriter. It can help identify gaps or optimize phrasing, but it can’t replace your insight or authenticity. Partnering with a professional resume writer can help you bridge that gap combining your expertise with job market insights to craft a document that’s both true to you and tuned to your career goals.