AI Resume Optimization Skills for Career Professionals

Despite what many social media creators promote, often while being sponsored by AI resume platforms, fully AI-generated resumes often do not perform well in real hiring environments. After working with dozens of job seekers and consulting with HR professionals, I consistently found that resumes written entirely by AI tended to sound generic, overly polished, or robotic, making them easy for recruiters to identify and quickly dismiss. A more effective approach is using AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for strategy and professional expertise. When used correctly, AI can help strengthen wording, improve clarity, align resumes with ATS systems, and highlight transferable skills while still preserving the client’s authentic voice and career story. This session focuses on using AI strategically to build resumes that are both ATS-aware and recruiter-friendly without sounding artificial or over-engineered. Participants will walk away with: ✅A better understanding of how ATS ✅ Strategies for optimizing resumes without keyword stuffing ✅Ways to use AI to improve resumes while maintaining authenticity ✅Techniques for tailoring resumes to specific industries and roles ✅Insight into common mistakes recruiters immediately notice ✅Practical methods for combining AI tools with career strategy and human storytelling Qualifies for (5) NCDA Continuing Education Hours Career Vita is an NCDA Select Continuing Education Provider