I came across a Reddit thread where someone asked recruiters what they really think about AI-written resumes. The original poster had tried a few of the popular tools and felt the results were generic, full of made-up details, and more work than help.

The responses were honest and eye-opening. Here are the five biggest lessons that stood out.

1. Be careful with fake details

AI has a habit of inventing things that were never in your original resume. People shared stories about resumes that suddenly included “fluent in Spanish” or certifications they never earned. Recruiters said this is one of the fastest ways to lose credibility in an interview.

2. Recruiters notice when a resume is fully AI

Several recruiters admitted they can tell right away when a resume is written entirely by AI. They often look polished but empty. What they really want is a resume that feels like it came from a real person, even if it is a little less perfect.

3. You do not need a brand-new resume for every job

A lot of job seekers think they have to rewrite their resume from scratch each time they apply. Recruiters said that is not necessary. A better approach is to keep a few strong versions for different roles or specialties and make small adjustments when needed.

4. Timing matters more than endless editing

One recruiter explained how applicant tracking systems often show resumes in the order they were submitted. If you spend an extra day over-editing, you may not even get looked at because the interview spots are already filled. Sometimes good and on time beats perfect but late.

5. AI can still be useful if you use it wisely

Even though there was criticism, many agreed that AI does have its place. It is great for cleaning up formatting, improving the flow of your sentences, and helping you highlight your strongest achievements. The key is to use AI as a helper, not as the author of your entire resume.

How Yotru Solves This Problem

This is exactly what we built Yotru for.

• Our AI does not rewrite your whole career story. It simply brings out your strongest points and hides the weaker ones.
• You are always in control. You can edit and add your own voice so your resume feels like you wrote it yourself.
• Formatting is handled automatically. No more fighting with Word templates or worrying about design.
• When you are finished, Yotru runs a final ATS check to make sure your resume gets through the filters recruiters use.

The result is a resume that is polished and professional, but still natural and authentic. It looks like something you created, only sharper and ready to get noticed.

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