Anonymous
Post 10/02/2025 17:28     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Anonymous wrote:thx all. OP back w a follow-up q: must I have SM presence? i don't currently (yeah i'm a dinosaur) never needed one professionally but wonder if that'd be a red flag or automatic rejection nowadays.


I think most employers expect you to have a basic LinkedIn with your work history on it.

The rest of social media is more likely to hurt than help.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2025 17:26     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
It depends OP. I looked at an opening the other day and there were very specific rules about where you could and could not use AI on the resume and other parts of the interview. This company had previously not allowed AI at all for the resume. Best to check and see before using AI.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2025 17:19     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Anonymous wrote:thx all. OP back w a follow-up q: must I have SM presence? i don't currently (yeah i'm a dinosaur) never needed one professionally but wonder if that'd be a red flag or automatic rejection nowadays.


What field? In my field, less of a presence is better. I have a basic LinkedIn and even else is private.

In some fields, a SM presence would be helpful.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2025 16:50     Subject: Re:Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Why wouldn’t you at least try and see if it is helpful?
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2025 16:44     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
thx all. OP back w a follow-up q: must I have SM presence? i don't currently (yeah i'm a dinosaur) never needed one professionally but wonder if that'd be a red flag or automatic rejection nowadays.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2025 19:03     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I used it to customize my resume for each role I was applying for. I already knew I had the skill sets but I needed the phrasing to reflect the job description.



Yes. Exactly this. The employers are using AI in the form of the ATS (applicant tracking software) to decide who makes the first cut - not many recruiters now. There are some nice tools that will take the Job Description, compare it to your CV and make suggestions and then changes for the applicant to review. There is also a 'match score' provided to articulate the gap between the JD and the CV.


Of course, with everyone doing this, it becomes meaningless. Employers are now fielding so many resumes that align with job descriptions that everything gets through and they're bombarded with too many applications for someone with legitimate experience to make it. So you're kind screwed either way.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2025 12:15     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Anonymous wrote:I used it to customize my resume for each role I was applying for. I already knew I had the skill sets but I needed the phrasing to reflect the job description.



Yes. Exactly this. The employers are using AI in the form of the ATS (applicant tracking software) to decide who makes the first cut - not many recruiters now. There are some nice tools that will take the Job Description, compare it to your CV and make suggestions and then changes for the applicant to review. There is also a 'match score' provided to articulate the gap between the JD and the CV.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2025 12:12     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
I used it to customize my resume for each role I was applying for. I already knew I had the skill sets but I needed the phrasing to reflect the job description.

Anonymous
Post 09/29/2025 12:04     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Anonymous wrote:I used one of those AI resume services for formatting (I'll admit my old formatting was clunky) but the AI content and rephrasing was useless.


Which did you use and what is an "old" format vs. a "new" one anyway?
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2025 10:12     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
Honestly, I tried both ways (as a fed trying to bring a looong resume down to 2 pages), and AI was less effective than just doing the work manually since I had to go back and change the output to actually be accurate and specific.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 23:20     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
No, you do not have to. It will not be an inherently better product. The benefit of AI is it might save you time. I like doing my own but I ask AI to review it and tell me if I met every requirement of the job description.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 23:05     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
I used one of those AI resume services for formatting (I'll admit my old formatting was clunky) but the AI content and rephrasing was useless.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 22:56     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
The point of using it, or any other assistance, would be improving your resume. Are you concerned about your resume? Has it been awhile since you job searched? If so, you might want to try getting feedback, whether from an LLM, a person, or both.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 22:53     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
No
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 22:16     Subject: Must Use ChatGPT/AI to Build Resume Now?
am i a dinosaur to even ask this question? too old for job market?