I used to obsess over every word on my resume, trying to sound "authentic" and human.
Result? Almost no responses.
Last time, I tried something different. I fed my full work history into AI and asked it to tailor my resume to each job description using the exact keywords and terminology from the posting.
I stopped worrying about my "voice" and focused on alignment.
My response rate tripled.
Here’s what I realized:
- Most resumes face software before humans
- Recruiters often review in order of applicants
- If filters exist, optimizing for them isn’t cheating, it’s strategy
If companies use machines to filter candidates, candidates will use tools to compete. The goal isn’t to game the system, it’s to get a fair shot at an interview.
What’s your approach to resumes in the AI era?
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