AI Is Writing Everyone's Resume.
Here's How to Actually Stand Out.
In 2026, 85% of job seekers use AI to write their resumes. Hiring managers are drowning in identical-sounding applications. Your secret weapon? Being human.
The AI Resume Problem
ChatGPT launched in November 2022. By 2024, it had fundamentally changed how people write resumes. By 2026, it's rare to find a resume that wasn't touched by AI.
The result? Every resume sounds the same:
- “Results-driven professional with a proven track record...”
- “Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to drive stakeholder alignment...”
- “Passionate about delivering innovative solutions...”
Hiring managers see through it. They've read the same phrases hundreds of times. Your carefully “optimized” resume is now just noise.
What AI Can't Fake
AI can write words. It can't replicate you:
- Your energy — Are you calm and analytical or enthusiastic and fast-paced?
- Your communication style — How do you explain complex things simply?
- Your presence — Would you fit in a client meeting? A team standup?
- Your authenticity — Are you genuine or performing?
A 60-second video answers questions that take three interviews to figure out from a resume.
The Data on Video Resumes
70%
of hiring managers prefer video applications
3x
more likely to get an interview callback
85%
of recruiters watch videos to completion
52%
say video shows “culture fit”
When to Use a Video Resume
Video resumes work best for:
- Customer-facing roles — Sales, account management, customer success
- Creative positions — Marketing, design, content creation
- Leadership roles — Where presence and communication matter
- Remote jobs — Where async video communication is the norm
- Competitive applications — When you need to stand out from 500 applicants
What to Say in 60 Seconds
Don't recite your resume. They can read that. Instead:
- Hook (5 sec): “Hi, I'm [Name]. I help [companies/teams] do [specific outcome].”
- Story (30 sec): One specific accomplishment. Numbers if you have them. What was the challenge? What did you do? What happened?
- Why This Role (15 sec): What excites you about this company/position specifically?
- Close (10 sec): “I'd love to discuss how I can help [company] with [specific challenge]. Thanks for watching.”
The Technical Basics
- Length: 60-90 seconds max. Respect their time.
- Lighting: Face a window. Natural light is free and flattering.
- Background: Clean and simple. A plain wall beats a messy room.
- Audio: Quiet space. Bad audio kills good content.
- Eye contact: Look at the camera, not yourself.
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