9 resume red flags that scare off recruiters

“While AI generative tools offer convenience and can be helpful in saving time, they often strip away the individuality that’s crucial for a really standout resume. It might point out to employers and recruiters that there’s a lack of personal investment, because if I was looking at someone’s resume and I realized that it was generated fully by AI, I would think this person is probably sending out a whole bunch — and it’s totally fine if they are, but it would kind of spell out to me that maybe this applicant doesn’t really care as much about applying to my company. And that would end up being something I would consider and compare when also receiving a resume from someone who actually put a lot of effort into tailoring their resume and cover letter and making it sound like their personality and their individual voice.”

“Employment gaps are not as terrible and taboo as they once were, especially with recent tech layoffs and the pandemic. As long as you’re able to explain how you’ve been able to adapt and what you’ve done with that time would be helpful for employers and recruiters to know. For example, if I see a five-year employment gap with no explanation, I begin to wonder if that applicant has had the time to adapt to using AI tools or if they’ve caught up to different skills the same way as someone who doesn’t have a six or seven years employment gap.”