Monday, July 27, 2026

What Are the Criteria that AI Review Tools Examine

What Are the Criteria that AI Review Tools Examine

These AI tools evaluate resumes and "suggest" missing industry buzzwords and skill requirements, as listed in targeted job listings.  In addition, the tools will identify content where KPIs and other numerical / qualitative data is need to improve presentation and successes.

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AI / ATS

While this argument is really apples to oranges, the fact is that ATS hurts all parties far more than it helps.

If you want to get rid of ATS, here is my idea:

https://lnkd.in/giJi8jq8 

💡If You Don’t Accept AI Resumes — Then Stop Using ATS. Fair?

The other day, I faced several articles saying that companies dislike AI-generated resumes because they “lack uniqueness and humanity.”
They’re too perfect, too polished, and supposedly have “nothing to discuss.”
But here’s the irony —
As most people know, the same companies use ATS systems (Applicant Tracking Systems) and automatically reject resumes that aren’t perfectly formatted or keyword-optimized.
So… candidates are expected to write resumes for machines, but also to sound human enough for recruiters?
Make it make sense! 😅
In my experience, I’ve seen many great candidates get rejected by ATS — only to manually review their resumes later and realize they were perfect for the role.
👉 My thought is simple:
Let’s be transparent with each other.
If you don’t accept AI-generated resumes, maybe don’t rely on ATS either.
Hire HUMANS to review so you don't lose great talent!
Fair enough?
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Friday, July 24, 2026

More TikTok - Interviewing

 More TikTok - Interviewing


https://www.tiktok.com/@allanwritescareers/video/7323779558568774942


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SPECIAL NOTE: I am now taking on speaking engagements to groups about the following subjects:


Resume Writing

Interviewing

Ageism in the Workplace

Career Management

ATS Best Practices

Job Search Strategies


as well as accepting invitations to critique resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles at trade shows, workshops, seminars and various other events. Please contact me via ajbresumes@gmail.com for more details.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

TikTok - Phone Interviews:

   TikTok - Phone Interviews:


https://www.tiktok.com/@linkedingeniusallan/video/7270645579049585966.

Information about AI Video Interviewing - Part 6 (seen on Instagram)

Information about AI Video Interviewing - Part 6

When AI starts to interview AI (This is funny and pathetic at the same time).

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJap1gyNJrs/

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Information about AI Video Interviews - Part 5

Information about AI Video Interviews - Part 5

The "AI Hiring Paradox" 

Employers use AI to screen applicants but distrust candidates who use AI tools (such as live copilots) (yes - I shake my head) to answer questions, often penalizing candidates for robotic responses. Conversely, job applicants complain (and rightfully so) that interviewers fail to clearly communicate how AI will be used, and the automated evaluations can still reflect underlying human biases.

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Information about AI Interviews - Part 4

Information about AI Interviews - Part 4

Lack of Transparency & Ghosting: Candidates are often kept in the dark about how AI evaluates their responses, and over 50% are never notified of their interview outcome.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Job Market Issue - Lengthy Interview Cycles

 Job Market Issue - Lengthy Interview Cycles

Recent survey indicates that the average length of time for hiring for a new position has increased from 29 days to 48 days, an increase of 65.5%!! Why!?! To begin:

  1. Too many resumes submitted for each role.

  2. Hiring managers / recruiters / interviewers are having a hard time determining proper qualifications / credentials / achievements because AI driven resumes (according to the Harvard Business Review (HBR) constitute 68% of all resumes submitted.

  3. Interviewing cycles are multiple rounds as companies attempt to minimize bad hires.

  4. Economic, Geopolitical issues affect the job market and lengthen cycles.

  5. Seasonality - Summer time hiring is always slower due to vacations / lack of available staff for training

Information about AI Interviews - Part 3

Information about AI Interviews - Part 3

Robotic, One-Way Interviews: Platforms like HireVue or modern automated screening tools ask you to record yourself answering prompts without a human on the other end to react. It feels impersonal and lacks standard conversational flow.

Hard to believe this companies really use these technology and then complain about bad hires.

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Information about AI Interviews - Part 2

Information about AI Interviews - Part 2

The terminology that you use during the interview should be weaved into your answers during the interview, just like on your resume.   Using the same terminlogy  "sales data analysis," "solution sales" "product marketing" program management," "Business Intelligence" as listed on the resume will yield a higher score within the algorithm.

"Bad Actor Recruiters" - Scammers

 Article about “bad actor” recruiters that I published today.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-fake-recruiters-how-identify-cyber-thieves-allan-brown-lgyuf