Ready to upgrade your resume? AI may just be the tool you need to make your application pop among the hundreds or thousands of other candidates in the pool.

According to Canva, 96% of jobseekers who have used AI in the application process landed interviews — and this goes beyond resume building. In fact, 38% of candidates used AI to search for job listings, and 37% used it to research companies and prepare for interviews. 

“In the era of AI, everyone has the opportunity to outsource time-intensive tasks,” says Lorraine Dooley, head of talent acquisition at Canva. “For example, at Canva, you have accessible, creative resume templates at your fingertips, and everyone has the opportunity to present themselves in a different way. It’s an exciting time to be a jobseeker because you’ve got AI behind you.” 

AI can not only help job hunters optimize their resumes and cover letters for specific job descriptions, but it can also ensure their application materials stand out, emphasizes Dooley. Canva found that 65% of hiring managers prefer resumes with interactive features like clickable links to LinkedIn profiles or digital portfolios, a preference that is up by 10% from 2023. Additionally, 62% of hiring managers prefer a pop of color in the resumes they review. 

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