Dave Taylor: Should I use ‘AI’ to rewrite my resume?

Q: My brother told me that it was a waste of time to look for work if I hadn’t updated and rewritten my resume with the help of an AI system. I’m skeptical. If I’m not looking for a programming job, what value does AI bring to the task?

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A: Your brother is overstating the case with his enthusiasm for AI, but these tools can still be helpful for job seekers. There are two primary benefits: A program like Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini can help you update an old resume, and can tune your resume to match a specific job listing. With the rise of sites like LinkedIn, a lot of resumes are the result of filling in forms. Others produce resumes by using example templates in programs like Word. In both instances, resumes can get stale with sections that are no longer relevant to modern hiring managers and information that’s counterproductive.

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