The Rise of the AI CV

The Rise of the AI CV

In the age of ChatGPT, AI-driven CVs are on the rise and with them, a new set of challenges for hiring managers.

We’ve all seen the trend: candidates turning to artificial intelligence to polish or even generate their CVs. At first glance, it feels like progress time-saving, efficient, and smart. But for employers and recruiters, it’s also creating a new layer of complexity in figuring out who is genuinely qualified.

Did you know?

50% of job seekers now use AI tools to craft their CVs.
(source Recruitics, 2024)

It’s now easier than ever for someone to paste a job description into an AI tool and ask it to “create a CV that fits.” The result? CVs that look slick, keyword-optimised, and perfectly aligned with the brief  yet often detached from the individual’s actual experience. Once the interview begins, those gaps quickly emerge. What looks impressive on paper can unravel in conversation.

Reality check:

74% of hiring managers say they’ve encountered AI-generated applications. (source— ResumeGenius, 2024)

For hiring managers, this means more time wasted on interviews that shouldn’t have happened in the first place. And for candidates, it raises an important question: what does using AI to generate your CV say about you?

Used well, AI can be a fantastic tool helping to refine layout, polish tone, or better express your achievements. But when it goes too far, creating something that doesn’t reflect your real experience, it undermines trust and credibility.

Worth noting:

1 in 5 recruiters would reject a candidate if their CV appeared fully AI-generated. (source TopResume, 2024)

This is where a trusted recruitment partner becomes invaluable. An experienced consultant doesn’t just match keywords; they understand the nuance behind the words spotting inconsistencies, probing deeper, and ensuring the right people are put forward for the right roles.

And despite all the tech...

93% of hiring managers say human judgment remains essential, even with AI in hiring. (source — Insight Global, 2025)

AI might be here to stay, but authenticity still matters. It’s what separates a strong hire from a good story.

Kingsley’s View

AI might be changing the way CVs are written, but it can’t replace human judgement.

At Kingsley, we look beyond the buzzwords to understand who’s really right for the role. Assessing skills, as well as personality and cultural fit.

For clients, that means saving time and avoiding costly hiring mistakes.

For candidates, it means guidance on how to stand out for the right reasons with authenticity, not automation.