Recruiters are flagging a surge in AI-generated resumes
More than half of recruiters - 56% - now say they often or always receive resumes containing AI-generated text. Two-thirds report a clear increase in this content. The new data comes from Kickresume, a platform that connects job seekers with professional CV writers.
The report identifies a central tension. Resumes exist to represent a person's skills and character on paper. Polished, emotionless AI text fails that task. "63% of professional CV writers report that generic/boiler plate content is the most common issue in client CVs," the report found. Around a third of recruiters said two-page CVs have become more common as AI generates more text than candidates might otherwise write.
AI cleans up typos but introduces a bigger problem
Only 8% of recruiters flagged typos and spelling mistakes as a noticeable issue. That number cuts both ways. It confirms that AI tools produce cleaner, better-formatted documents. It also points to a deeper risk - text that reads well but misrepresents a person's actual competency.
The data shows workers often exaggerate skills or provide inaccurate information when using AI. The output looks professional, but the substance doesn't match the individual behind it. AI for Writers and similar content tools have made polished prose accessible to anyone, but that accessibility raises the stakes for honesty on the page.
Where AI helps: storytelling and personal branding
Kickresume does not dismiss generative AI entirely. The report notes that a quarter of recruiters have seen an increase in personal branding and storytelling in CVs. Another 18% have observed more creative, infographic-style resumes entering the pipeline. AI has given applicants a way to express creativity they might not have had otherwise.
"AI is there to be leaned on, but what makes a CV stand out is the personal touch you add to it," said Peter Duris, CEO of Kickresume. "The specifics of your skills, experience, and achievements are only something individuals can provide."
Why this matters for writers
Writers face a specific version of this problem. Your job is to produce voice-driven, specific prose. A resume that reads like a generic prompt output undercuts the exact skill you sell. Recruiters for writing roles will spot boilerplate language faster than most. The report's finding that AI-assisted CVs often contain exaggerated or inaccurate details becomes especially dangerous in a field where employers test for precision and truthfulness in language.
The solution isn't to avoid AI altogether. It's to treat it as a rough-cut tool, not a final draft. Use it to organize structure or catch formatting errors. Then replace every generic phrase with something only you could write. For writers building a portfolio-driven career, the AI Learning Path for Bloggers offers a way to understand where AI fits in content workflows without surrendering the voice that gets you hired.
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