Why Your AI-Generated CV Isn’t Fooling Anyone (And What Actually Works in 2025)
Crafting a good CV is crucial for knowledge jobs, yet often we don’t pay enough attention to it. In today’s world, with AI and generative AI creating enormous amounts of similar content, a well-crafted story might be more important than just a quick Resume. This is why I reached out to Amy Adler, an award-winning CV and career portfolio writer.
Do you still need a CV in 2025?
Short answer: yes, but not only. Job hunting is a full-time job, and it is becoming more complex. The CV is just one of several essential tools. Depending on your career stage and industry, you may need to enhance your CV with a LinkedIn profile, cover letters, and portfolios to stand out.
But wait, AI can create a CV in 15 seconds
In the current AI landscape, companies use AI to analyze CVs, yet they find themselves receiving millions of AI-generated CVs. This scenario has become a zero-sum game where AI creates and revises AI-generated profiles.
What stood out from the interview with Amy is that while AI can assist with CVs, a fully AI-created CV lacks the authenticity that only a human can provide.
Don’t take it personally, you are great
One notable aspect of Amy is her kindness and unique approach to job hunting. She acknowledges the competitiveness of the job market and how candidates place immense pressure on themselves. Recruiters and headhunters consider numerous factors when shortlisting candidates, so it’s NEVER personal if your profile doesn’t fit. Move on to the next.
CV Myths
Amy dispelled several common myths about CVs, including the idea that a CV must fit on a single page. The appropriate length of your CV varies significantly based on your career, level of seniority, and the industry in which you work.
What do Recruiters look for in Candidates?
They seek profiles that match specific keywords and relevant experiences. Their evaluation process resembles a matchmaking algorithm, executed quickly and efficiently.
Moreover, companies and recruiters prioritize avoiding hiring risks over seeking the next transformational leader. Recruiters want assurance that hiring you won’t turn out poorly.
More about Amy
If you’re curious to learn more about Amy and her expertise in CV writing, career portfolios, and crafting compelling stories, here is where to connect with her:
- https://www.fivestrengths.com/executive-resume-writer-and-career-coach/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyladler/
