News Summary

• Sifting through applications and resumes is employers’ second most time-consuming recruiting task, only behind actually interviewing candidates.
• Two in three employers report they are open to candidates using AI to help write their resumes, cover letters and applications.
• When you open a resume, you shouldn’t be reading it top to bottom.
• You are looking for reasons to say “No,” so you can dedicate your actual reading time to the “Yes” pile.
• Do not agonize over borderline candidates.