With the rapid development of AI, the recruitment field has also begun to apply AI. However, this poses new challenges for job seekers with atypical resumes. Traditional recruiting relies on HR’s judgment to identify candidates who don’t quite meet the criteria but have potential. AI, on the other hand, screens resumes based on predefined criteria and tends to overlook atypical talent that doesn’t meet all the requirements but has unique talents. This results in them being more likely to be overlooked in the job search process.
What is an atypical resume?
An « atypical » candidate is a candidate who does not meet the criteria for a specific position at a specific company. The candidate’s skills and experience differ from the traditional descriptions for such positions. Nonetheless, this exceptional candidate may have a beneficial impact on the team and the company. For example, the applicant does not have a relevant degree, but his or her experience, versatility, and general skills are definitely assets that can energize the team.
Job Search Advice for Atypical Resume Talent
- Highlight key skills and accomplishments: focus your resume on demonstrating your practical experience and achievements in relevant fields. Use concrete data and examples to demonstrate your abilities. For example, if you’re a self-taught programmer, list projects you’ve completed and tangible results, not just your educational background.
- Optimize your resume for keywords: understand the key requirements of your target position and use relevant keywords in your resume in a targeted manner. This helps the AI recognize your resume during the initial screening. For example, if a position emphasizes teamwork and project management experience, you can highlight these areas of experience on your resume.
- Demonstrate soft skills and adaptability: emphasize your soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork, problem solving and creative thinking in your resume and interviews. These are qualities that are difficult for AI to quantify but are very important in the real world. For example, you can mention specific examples from your past jobs in your resume that show how you solved complex problems or led a team to success.
AI has improved the efficiency of hiring, but it has also brought with it a bias against atypical resumes. In this era that is rapidly changing, we need to redefine talent standards. The real challenge lies in striking a balance between automation and humanization, efficiency and inclusivity. By rethinking the current paradigm, we can make AI a powerful ally for fairer, more visionary recruiting.
Source
- https://blog.flatchr.io/7-tres-bonnes-raisons-dembaucher-un-profil-atypique#:~:text=Un%20profil%20atypique%2C%20c’est,logiques%20%C2%BB%20du%20poste%20en%20question
- https://www.welcometothejungle.com/fr/articles/intelligence-artificielle-recrutement-profil-atypique
- https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hjpl8aa002
