Applicant Tracking Software 2.0 - What you need to know
2024 saw the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream ATS modules, with OpenAI tools become increasingly prevalent in day to day work lives. But there are major drawbacks to using ChatGPT and Bard in the mainstream recruitment sector.and for building content for your CV.
Relying on AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Bard, or other AI models may not be the best approach and can have a negative effect. Here we’ll take a deeper look at the potential issues associated with using AI for CV content creation, including the problem of generic content and the risk of penalties from advanced Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software.
APPLICANT TRACKING SOFTWARE (ATS) HAS RAPIDLY CHANGED
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is a software application used by recruiters and emloyers to automate the process of managing and searching candidate databases. In the past, ATS relied on algorithms. However, AI-powered solutions such as AI-Open and ChatGPT now offer a whole new level of candidate screening opportunities by next generation AI tools.
Recruiters are able to quickly manipulate searches based on key criteria such as industry type, position titles, technical references, competencies, and other important measures. AI can analyse and interpret content, identify high-performing candidates based on resume content, and even analyse candidates’ LinkedIn profiles.
The use of social signals has led to a new way of ranking applicants.
DON'T BE TEMPTED BY OPENAI, CHATGPT, OR GOOGLE BARD TO GENERATE YOUR CV.
More and more recruiters are telling us, “We can spot a ChatGPT resume a mile off.”
What we have seen is that AI-generated content lacks the ability to convey your distinct personality, passion, and professional story effectively. Moreover, the content often appears generic and cookie-cutter, instantly turning recruiters against it. Furthermore, ATS software is now being redesigned to scan and analyse resumes, becoming highly adept at identifying generic, templated, or machine-generated content.
So watch out. If detected, AI generated resumes can be penalised or discarded by both the recruiter and ATS, significantly reducing your chances of securing an interview..
SO, HOW CAN YOU YIELD MAXIMUM RESULTS?
While keywording and content alignment are still important for each resume, we need to go beyond these basics and deliver manually crafted content that speaks to both the recruiter and ATS/AI systems from an achievement and value-add perspective. Human touch, creativity, and personal insight will be invaluable in creating an engaging and memorable CV that captures the attention of potential employers.
Content should be built around specific competencies and frameworks such as Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR), or ideally, Competency-Based content.
This allows advanced AI/ATS systems to identify high-quality candidates..
THE FINAL SAY...THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAND
To maximize your chances of success, invest the time and effort in creating content that showcases your unique qualities and achievements. If using a resume writer, they will need to take you through a thorough interview process to really analyse your skills, capabilities, and requirements and build authentic content.
We are advising all jobseekers and clients to rethink and reposition their online content, especially their LinkedIn profiles. As mentioned earlier, new ATS systems will be scouring both the CV and your online profile and using this to create summaries for the recruiter. Concentrate on both your online content as seeking recommendations from managers, colleagues and peers.
These are exciting changes in the industry, and we relish the opportunity to help clients continue to stand out from the crowd.
Example CV ranked as a “High Perfomer” on Advanced ATS
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