The unintended consequence of AI-written CVs

Over the past year, I’ve noticed a clear trend.

CVs are becoming more polished but they are also more predictable.
The language is smooth. The structure is neat. The grammar is perfect.  Too perfect.

And after reading a few, they begin to blur into one another.

The same phrases appear repeatedly:
“Results-driven leader”
“Strategic thinker”
“Passionate about delivering excellence”

None of this is wrong.
But when every CV sounds the same, individuality disappears. I find it hard to see beyond the words to find the person, the achievements, the skills.  There is no personality.

Ironically, the very tools designed to make CVs stronger can make them weaker,  not because they are badly written but because they lack personality, substance and professional voice.  They are flat.

From a recruiter’s perspective, this makes CVs harder to interpret.
The document looks impressive, but the real achievements are harder to find.

Often, they have been written to align PERFECTLY to the job role.  And who ever finds the absolute perfect match for their role?  If that was the case, I would be out of a job!

And at senior level, differentiation matters.

A CV should not read like a template.
It should read like a professional track record.

AI is a powerful tool  but it should support your voice, not replace it.

If you’ve seen one CV and feel you’ve seen them all, you’re not alone.

I’ve seen and reviewed literally 1000s of CVs and genuinely loved the individuality and variety that each one has presented.

AI can be incredibly helpful but when every CV sounds the same, it stops being Artificial Intelligence and starts becoming Artificial Identity.   Don’t fall victim but instead,  create your own Authentic Impression.

If you want a professionally written, polished CV and want to retain your own authenticity,  drop me an email diane@dsaexecutive.com