- More than half of UK job seekers have used AI on their CVs
- 90% of hiring managers have also used AI to evaluate you.
- Recruiters look for a strong personal brand
More than half (52%) of UK jobseekers have used artificial intelligence to enhance and refine their CVs, a figure rising to around two-thirds (65%) among Generation Z jobseekers, according to new research.
According to Canva's findings, the majority (91%) of hiring managers agree that a strong digital professional brand gives candidates a better advantage.
Recruiters are also noticeably more accepting of AI-powered CVs than before, with 97% of UK candidates using tech landing interviews.
AI has a growing role in recruiting
On the other side of the process, nine in 10 hiring managers say they have used AI to help them recruit new workers, including resume summary (38%) and application screening (36%).
Despite acceptance, three in five (63%) hiring managers still believe candidates should disclose their use of AI. Transparency from applicants at the interview stage can give recruiters insight into your ethics and interpersonal skills.
While AI can help workers produce more effective resumes quickly, HR teams expect more from applicants, including portfolios that showcase their work (80%) and interactive resumes (71%).
More generally, hiring managers expect candidates to have an online presence: 93% value job seekers who have an established online presence related to their career.
With the global skills shortage still persisting, it's clear that candidates must add additional layers to their applications and personal brands to be considered for new roles.
“However, by leveraging social media, design tools and embracing artificial intelligence, job seekers are unlocking new opportunities to get noticed. Selecting a professional brand and designing a visual resume have become essential steps to securing work of your dreams,” Faye Longhurst, regional people leader at Canva. he commented.