We’ve all been there—sending out resumes left and right, hoping for a call back, only to be ghosted by employers.But what if your resume never even saw human eyes? What if it was devoured by a hungry AI with a taste for perfectly aligned bullet points? Welcome to the world of resume screening software!

The Birth of the Monster:

AI resume screeners are like the “Monsters, Inc.” of the job world, except instead of scaring kids for energy, they’re scaring job seekers for fun. These algorithms are designed to sift through thousands of resumes in seconds, hunting for the perfect keywords, phrases, and formats that make a resume worthy of human review. But what happens when your resume doesn’t meet the AI’s strict diet? It gets tossed into the digital garbage without so much as a second glance.

Imagine your resume as a brave adventurer entering a dark cave (the AI’s database). Armed with only your experience and a trusty cover letter, you step inside. But suddenly, the AI monster awakens, sniffing out any imperfections. Did you use a creative font to stand out? That’s a one-way ticket to being overlooked. Too many colors? You might as well have drawn a target on your back. The AI doesn’t appreciate your flair for design—it just wants cold, hard data.

Common Resume Crimes:

AI resume screeners are like hyper-efficient bouncers at a club, and they’re not letting just anyone in. Here are some of the most common “resume crimes” that can get you kicked out of the queue:

• Weird Fonts: So you thought using a fancy font would make you stand out? Wrong. AI screeners love standard fonts like Arial, Times New Roman, and Calibri. Anything else might as well be written in hieroglyphics. Your carefully chosen font that screams “creativity” to you looks like gibberish to the AI.
• Overloading on Graphics: Sure, infographics are all the rage, but unless you’re applying for a job as a graphic designer, the AI might not even be able to read them. It’s like trying to order from a menu written in Morse code—the AI just doesn’t get it.
• Using Comic Sans: We get it, Comic Sans is quirky and fun. But to an AI screener, it’s the equivalent of writing your resume in crayon. It screams “unprofessional” and is a surefire way to get your resume tossed.
• Not Enough Keywords: The AI is on the hunt for specific keywords that match the job description. If your resume is light on these, it’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight. You’ll be left in the dust as more keyword-savvy resumes make it through the filter.
• Too Many Keywords: On the flip side, if you cram your resume full of keywords in an attempt to game the system, the AI will see through your ploy. It’s like stuffing your suitcase for a weekend getaway with everything but the kitchen sink—eventually, something’s got to give.

The Hero’s Journey:

If AI screeners are the monsters, then Incognito.Careers is the hero of this story. Think of us as your personal AI Whisperer, guiding your resume safely through the treacherous labyrinth of automated rejection. Here’s how we help:

• Keyword Optimization: We analyze your resume against job descriptions and help you sprinkle in just the right amount of keywords to pass the AI’s tests without going overboard. It’s like giving your resume a stealth mode—slipping past the monster unnoticed and right into the hands of a recruiter.
• Clean Formatting: We take your existing resume and polish it up, ensuring that the formatting is AI-friendly. This means standard fonts, simple layouts, and no excessive graphics. Think of it as giving your resume a stylish yet professional makeover, ready to make a killer first impression.
• Tailored Suggestions: Not all AIs are the same. Some might prioritize certain keywords or formats over others, depending on the industry. We tailor our suggestions to ensure that your resume speaks the AI’s language, whether you’re applying for a job in tech, finance, or even creative fields. We’re like translators, helping your resume say exactly what it needs to in order to get through.

Incognito is here to help!

If you have not yet taken the leap, create an account on our site. We have resume writing tools, including a resume analyzer to determine if your resume will get through AI screening.

Stop being held back because your resume isn’t up to snuff. These tools are free and ready for you to use!