Is AI killing the resume?

"AI has made it easy for job applicants to tailor résumés to a job description - and good for them. But now employers are drowning in lookalike résumés with little real insight, research shows. While most companies still require a resume, many others, especially in tech, are shifting focus from traditional résumés to skills assessments, portfolios, and real-world tasks."

"As AI-enhanced resumes continue to flood markets, nearly three in four hiring professionals (74%) say finding skilled candidates is tough - and some organizations struggle more than others, according to a new report from hiring assessment platform provider Criteria Corp. Generative AI (genAI) tools - especially those like OpenAI's ChatGPT - are being used by many job seekers to enhance, exaggerate, or outright fabricate parts of their resumes, cover letters, or even responses during job interviews."

AI tools enable applicants to rapidly tailor résumés to job descriptions, producing many similar, polished resumes that offer limited insight into actual skills. Employers are shifting emphasis toward skills assessments, portfolios, real-world tasks, and AI-driven interview platforms like HireVue. Some recruiters now review LinkedIn profiles or use GitHub and creative portfolios instead of traditional resumes. Internal mobility and referrals are filling more openings, making resumes optional or procedural in many processes. Criteria Corp found 74% of hiring professionals struggle to find skilled candidates, and generative AI is being used to enhance, exaggerate, or fabricate application materials.

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