AI is changing the way your resume is seen, before a human even lays eyes on it…

While many companies use AI-driven screening softwares to shortlist candidates, it also means strong applicants can be filtered out early if their resume isn’t optimised correctly.

How do you make sure you don’t get lost in the system?

Keep your format ATS-friendly
Stick to Word documents where possible. You can still have a clean, well-designed layout, but overly designed resumes (especially from platforms like Canva) can confuse the scanning systems, risking you getting filtered out (we see this often!)

Tailor your resume every time
Avoid the one-size-fits-all approach. Align your experience specifically with what the job description requires.

Use the right keywords
AI looks for specific terms. Include relevant skills, software, qualifications, and responsibilities mentioned in the job description.

Show, don’t just tell
Back up your skills with project examples. Demonstrate how you’ve applied your experience in similar scenarios.

Use clear headings and structure
Standard headings like “Experience”, “Education”, and “Skills” help AI systems categorise your information correctly.

AI is there to simplify the process for companies. A few small tweaks to your resume can make a big difference in getting you through that first filter and get you in front of the right people.