Part 2 in our AI series sees us looking at the benefits and limitations of using AI when putting together your resume.

AI tools can offer a great starting point. They can:
• Help with formatting
• Suggest professional wording
• Offer guidance on what content to include

However, they can’t replace you, your unique background, voice, goals, and personality.

Why personalisation matters:
Your resume and cover letter should tell your story, not a generic version. When you rely too heavily on AI without reviewing and personalising the content, you risk submitting documents that:
• Lack your individual tone and voice
• Contain incorrect skills or experience
• Are formatted and worded very similar to the next AI written resume (we currently have 15 resumes that are almost identical for one of our roles) If we question the validity of one thing, we will question the validity of every thing
• Contain no or incorrect contact information
A resume that sounds impressive but doesn’t reflect your actual work history can lead to mismatched job opportunities - or worse, damage your credibility when it comes to having a conversation with a potential employer or recruiter.

What you should always do:
If you choose to use AI to help write your resume, ensure you:
• Carefully review everything the AI has written
• Cross-check for errors, missing dates, or role descriptions that don’t quite match your real experience
• Edit the language to reflect your own tone and voice - after all, this is your first impression
• Personalise the formatting so it represents how you would format a document - this is particularly important if you are in an admin role where as above your resume is the first example a potential employer will see regarding your ability to put a document together
• Check that you have added your personal details at the end Name, email, mobile – sounds simple, but we are receiving lots of resumes with none of this information
• Edit, Edit, Edit until you are happy with the content

Remember:
Your resume should represent your experience, not just what an algorithm thinks an employer wants to hear. A well-written, accurate, and authentic resume will always stand out more than a generic or error-filled one.
If you're ever unsure we are here to help. At Camden Valley Recruitment, we know what local employers are looking for in all Admin related roles and we are happy to offer our honest advice to ensure your resume reflects your true potential.

Contact us today via email admin@camdenvalleyrecruitment.com.au for a free resume review.