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Nearly half of job seekers using generative AI for resume help: survey

The rise of generative Artificial intelligence (AI) According to new research from Canva, almost half of job seekers use tools like this to improve their resumes.

Canva partnered with Sago to survey 5,000 recruiters and 5,000 job seekers in the US, UK, India, Germany, Spain, France, Mexico, and Brazil to find out more about the job search and hiring process. We have evaluated the latest trends that will impact you. The study found that approximately 45% of job seekers use generative AI to create, update, and improve their resumes. This number was highest in India (74%) and Brazil (50%), and lowest in France (33%) and Spain (34%).

The study also showed that Recruiter We are embracing the use of AI by candidates who want to be more creative with their resumes. It found that 90% of recruiter respondents said it was acceptable to use generated AI in application materials, and 46% said its use to expand on applicant ideas and content would be minimal. 44% said it could be used to create any type of content.

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Almost half of job seekers surveyed by Canva and Sago said they used AI to compile their resumes and applications. (image/image)

“For job seekers to understand that the overwhelming majority of recruiters feel it is acceptable to use AI as part of their materials, they need to have some confidence in it and use AI as part of their materials. We should continue to use it as a kind of great starting point,” said Amy Schultz. Canva's global head of talent acquisition told FOX Business.

“We know that the job search can be very difficult and very discouraging. So if there's something that can make you feel better about the experience, people should turn to it.” I think so,” she added.

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An overwhelming majority of recruiters surveyed said it is acceptable to use AI to create job application materials. (image/image)

Approximately 56% of applicants who used AI on their resumes said they were “very satisfied” with the way their resumes looked, compared to 33% of non-users who used AI on their resumes. 91% of applicants said they had the right tools. Only 64% of non-AI users.

For those who have not used it yet Generation AI They expressed an interest in doing so in the future to update or create a new version of their resume, with 81% saying they intended to do so in the future.

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Generative AI tools can help job seekers create more visual resumes and applications, as well as get ideas for content. ((Photo Credit: Jaap Arrians/NurPhoto via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

A majority of recruiters (67%) say they can tell if an applicant uses generative AI all the time or most of the time, and Schultz says applicants are aware of AI tools. We noted that steps should be taken to verify the output and ensure there are no surprises at any time. It's time for the interview.

“Whatever generative AI tool you're using, always prove what you're getting out of it, and whether that's the tone of your voice, the type of experience you have, and how you present yourself in the interview. I think we need to make sure that it reflects who we are, and we're ready to talk about that,” Schultz said.

The survey found that 71% of recruiters believe text-only resumes will become obsolete in the next five years, and 57% of recruiters prefer resumes with visual elements over all-text resumes. It became clear that he liked it.Mr. Schultz works with Canva. Magic Write tool powered by AI was used 5 million times in resume template design last year, so job seekers are looking for an edge to make their applications stand out.

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Schultz says, “Recruiters probably spend about 7.4 seconds visually viewing a resume before deciding whether they should spend more time reviewing it or moving forward. “I'm spending money,” he said. “So by using your logo or by researching the corporate colors that recruiters use and using those colors in your templates, you can grab a recruiter’s attention in seven to eight seconds. It’s fine if you can.”

“You can also look at a company's website to see things like the font style they use and the tone of voice they use. There is so much information out there that candidates can easily spend 5-10 minutes researching it. , it's enough to customize your cover letter and message. Your resume is a reflection of your company or industry, and that can have a huge impact,” she added.

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