Marvin OnumonuMore than half (53%) of job applicants used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help write their curriculum vitaes (CVs) in the past year, research from Hiscox found.
The research found AI tools were also used to help with remote interviews by 29% of people, and 45% used them for completing online tasks and assessments.
Pete Treloar, chief underwriting officer at Hiscox UK, said: “AI can help many candidates put their best foot forward.
“Using tools to sharpen language, tailor experience and improve presentation helps candidates level up their application, but it needs to be used carefully and in the right parts of the process.”
Research also found 37% of applicants said they would not correct any embellishments to their CV made by AI, such as exaggerations of skills or experience.
Additionally, research showed that 41% thought using AI tools was unfair on other applicants, and 42% said it could be misleading for employers and recruiters.
However, 59% believed using AI was “fair game” and 46% thought applicants who do not use AI will be at a disadvantage.
Treloar said: “While it’s easy to understand why candidates use AI to enhance their chances of success, when it’s not used well it can hinder an application.
“Large language models for example, can produce content that appears generic and impersonal, and responses that don’t truly reflect a candidate’s skills, experience and suitability for a role.
“For recruiters and hiring managers, who find themselves unable to accurately judge a candidate’s ability it’s particularly problematic.”
Treloar added: “If they’re passing on incorrect information or poor recommendations to their clients, not only does it damage relationships, but it can lead to more serious claims and that’s why insurance is so important.”
