Following last Sunday’s Business Brunch on Get Radio talking all about AI with James Craddock and Jane Abbott, I haven’t stopped thinking about how AI could be used in recruitment and the obvious question is around using AI to write a CV!

Using my own knowledge combined with AI, I have put together the below blog to explore this concept…

So welcome to Thompson & Terry Recruitment’s blog!

As a socially responsible recruitment business our mission is to provide a transparent, honest, and ethical recruitment solution to candidates, clients, and our own staff. We take immense pride in our commitment to personalisation, collaboration, and excellence which is why today, we are exploring the question: “Should candidates use Chat GPT to write their CV?”

We’ll discuss the pros and cons of this approach while staying true to our core values.

The Pros of Using Chat GPT for CV Writing

We believe in leveraging technology to enhance the recruitment experience for candidates and Chat GPT offers numerous advantages when writing a CV, including:

• Time and Efficiency: Chat GPT streamlines the CV creation process, potentially saving candidates valuable time
• Professional Templates: Candidates gain access to polished templates (check out our CV Writing Template), empowering them to create well-structured CVs
• Tailored Language: Chat GPT enables candidates to customise their CVs to align with specific job descriptions and industry keywords

The Cons of Using Chat GPT for CV Writing

While technology has its benefits, it’s essential to be aware of the potential drawbacks of relying solely on Chat GPT for CV creation:

• Lack of Personalisation: CVs generated by Chat GPT may lack the personal touch and engagement that employers seek
• Risk of Generic Content: Standout CVs should showcase individual achievements, and Chat GPT-generated content may sound generic
• The Importance of Human Review: CVs created using Chat GPT may still require human review to ensure accuracy and relevancy

Thompson & Terry Recruitment’s Solution: A Balanced Approach

At Thompson & Terry Recruitment, we believe in leveraging technology while embracing the human touch in CV writing:

• Collaborative Efforts: Chat GPT can serve as a supportive tool for candidates to draft a strong CV foundation but should never be published before human review
• Personal Touch: Tailoring CVs to highlight individual strengths and experiences remains pivotal in standing out against the crowd
• Human Review: Whilst we vouch to never edit a candidates CV, our expert recruiters thoroughly review and refine CVs all day every day so be sure to ensure you have done the same

Closing Note: Chat GPT can be brilliant, and would you believe that we actually used it to write large sections of this blog (combined with some personal tweaks to ensure we are on brand)!?