How to Improve Your Resume With AI

Last updated June 18, 2026

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Using AI Intentionally
How to Improve Your Resume With AI
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Creating or improving your resume can feel intimidating, even if you’ve had jobs in the past. While AI tools have made the resume creation process easier for job seekers, it’s important to know when and how to use them for the best results. In this article, we’ll show you how to improve your resume with AI!

Using AI Intentionally

In today’s job market, many people have started turning to AI tools to create or edit their resumes and cover letters. While there’s nothing wrong with using AI, it’s very important to know how to use it intentionally to set you apart from other candidates while keeping your unique voice. An essential part of the job search process is your ability to confidently speak about the things that make you a strong candidate. This means that what you put on your resume should accurately reflect your experience, and should be things you’re comfortable chatting about with recruiters and hiring managers. If AI generates you a resume full of things you wouldn’t normally say or aren’t accurate to what you’ve done, it’s important to prompt it to try again.

Another reason to be thoughtful about your use of AI is because some companies have started using software to detect AI-generated application materials. In some cases, they won’t even consider candidates with heavy AI writing in their resumes and cover letters. This means that these candidates are being rejected from jobs before a human can even review their application. Don’t let AI count you out!

With these things in mind, let’s break down ways to create a strong resume with the help of AI!

How to Improve Your Resume With AI

Don’ts

Use a resume AI gives you without editing it

AI doesn’t know what it’s like to be human. This means that AI tools may use robotic words or phrases that aren’t typically used by the average young person looking for a job. These kinds of things can be easily identified by employers and can lead to your application being rejected. If you use AI on your resume, be sure you’re always editing and proofreading it first so it sounds more like you.

Share sensitive or personal information with AI

Be careful when sharing personal information with AI, or avoid it altogether. While tools like ChatGPT allow users to turn off chat history, it’s best to be cautious and not reveal too much about yourself such as your state, city, school, or any other sensitive information you wouldn’t want shared publicly. You can add important information like your email address and phone number after you’re done using AI!

Dos

Have AI edit an existing resume

Already have a resume that can use a boost? AI can help you restructure your resume so it feels more polished, professional, and like you.

Ask AI to optimize your resume for ATS

Some companies use application tracking software (ATS) during the hiring process. This software filters candidates’ resumes to find keywords listed on the job description so they can start interviewing the most qualified candidates. Try giving AI a job description and ask it to tailor your resume so it includes keywords from the description. Only include keywords, skills, and experiences on your resume that are 100% accurate.

Need Help Building Your Resume?

Get Schooled has resources to help you build a great resume!

Resume Templates – Not sure where to start? Take a look at one of our four free resume templates and download your favorite to start building.
Resume Builder – Have a 15-minute chat with our Resume Builder tool to create a strong first draft of your resume.
Resume Review – Want a human to review your resume before you send it off to companies? Send it to us! One of our jobs Advisors will take a look and send you feedback within a week – all for free.

Do you have any questions or need some support as you build your resume? Connect with a Get Schooled Advisor.