Has anyone used A.I. to write their cv?

[FormerlyPathologicallyHappy]

I’m thinking if trying it but wondered if anyone had already done it.

No but interesting idea.

What is stopping you from trying it? Just use ChatGTP and refine the prompt as you go along.

It might help as a rewriting tool, but unless you want a completely fabricated CV, AI won't be of any use. It's not a mind reader and it makes up details.

Yes currently using it to help with tailoring cv to specific job apps and cover letters for applications.

I put sections of my current cv and a prompt like "rewrite this section of my cv to make it more sales focussed" for example. For cover letters I put the job description in and ask for a cover letter. Then refine with more prompts like "focus more on strategy and tactics". I always go over afterwards and rephrase and add specific names and data where relevant.

Have got one interview so far, the other closing dates haven't passed yet.

Exactly this basically. I had a really good generic cv already and I use AI to help tailor sections of it, then I refine.

Personally I prefer to build my CV myself - it's part of the thought processes I personally need for applying for a job, getting the interview, performing at interview etc. I've had a high success rate on job applications over my career, by taking time and effort over my CV. You won't realise it but if the sifters are confronted with a bunch of CVs that don't come across as authentic and have the same buzz words because everyone has said to ChatGPT "make this section more sales-like" or "make me come across as very experienced at insurance claims" it could do your application more harm than good.

Each to their own, it can also have a de-skilling effect if you're not careful.

I've just thrown out a couple of personal statements which appear to have been written using AI as they gave no information about how the individual applying was so good at everything being asked of them.

I also believe it's tantamount to cheating.

I think it's definitely cheating if you use the cv or letter straight from chatgpt. For some job apps I've had to click and agreement saying application is not from AI.

I did a 500 word statement using it yesterday for a job app. I put the job description and a couple of prompts into chatgpt then sort of used that as a template. By the time i had personalised it with my specific experience, relevant previous employers and locations it was not much like the chatgpt starting point at all. However I think the overall process was quicker than starting with a blank page.

I’ve also used it to rewrite sections of my CV. It added some flourishing words that make my CV more appealing imo, but I tweaked it to make it more personal.
A CV is like a marketing tool, and my job has nothing to do with sales/ marketing or writing so I have no qualms about using AI to help me, as long as it doesn’t invent experience or qualifications that I haven’t got. To me it’s the equivalent of using Word to format and spell check, or asking a friend to review your CV for you.

I would be more careful about using for a cover letter, it can help but you need to personalise it.

Do any of you worry about ats? I used a Microsoft cv template and uploaded it to be scanned and it missed off loads of info then said I should use Microsoft templates! I used a pdf format and the feedback said uses docx.

It makes me feel so down.

I have been a recruiting manager at work a few times in the past few years. Applications written by AI stand out like a sore thumb imo. I recently had over 70 applications for a post (mid management post) - at least 20 of them contained the same phrases, same statements etc - clearly used the same AI programme. As a hiring manager, AI is conpletely offputting and I did not interview any of the candidates I suspected had used AI.

Please be careful OP if you intend to use it. Recruiters and hiring managers hate it and can spot it a mile off!

Agree, I did not short list the very obvious AI applicant. Also gave it as my reason rejecting them. Hopefully they'll get the feedback

For improving, yes. For writing from scratch, no.

So this is what I really do not understand about how people use AI. Why would you even think of using it to write a CV? Writing up a CV is a very valuable skill. The only way you are going to learn is by checking templates and writing your own up. If you do really want that job, you should take the time to tweak your CV and cover letter to their requirements.
Same for writing assays or producing art. We should take the time and pride to do these ourselves, as they are our learning time/ tools.
If I do have a use for AI, it would be to search for all publications on a particular subject and create a summary or similar. As these days we do have so many of them that it becomes almost impossible to read everything yourself.

This is an example of a post that screams AI - I think if you do use ChatGPT, the most important thing is to rewrite its output so it looks as if it’s from a human.

I've used it to help with rewording as I'm not very good at emphasising my achievements in a role. I've also used it to scan my CV against a job description and make sure I have everything it asks for covered so that any CV screening tool will hopefully pass my application. The key really is to make sure you then edit anything you get from AI to your own words, use it as an aide but don't get it to do everything for you. Think of it as a proofreader.

As a manager I would say it is obvious if people use AI to write generic CVs and cover letters/statements...and it means your application is immediately rejected.

It might work better if you use it to refine something that you have already written & tailored to a specific job.