Kevin Wood (@megakwood) on X

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    “Will AI make resumes and cover letters *even less* useful than before?” - TechCrunch I love the🔥here because it hits on a great point we can agree on— EVERYONE hates the hiring process. It’s fundamentally broken, and everyone knows it. AI is going to make it better. How? 🧵

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    At their core, resumes are about showcasing a fit between a job seeker and an employer's needs. They're critical but have long been a clunky, inefficient tool in the hiring process.

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    Both sides feel the pain. Job seekers send out countless applications, often into a void. Employers wade through piles of resumes, struggling to spot the right candidates (while spending only 7 seconds on each). It's a flawed dance, with many steps out of sync.

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    What's broken? Resumes are made to showcase the candidate's skills to a broad audience of potential employers. They're not specific. They don't say, "Here's why I'm the perfect fit for THIS role." That's about to change.

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    Picture AI that knows your work history—really knows it—like a 10-page detailed C.V. Now imagine it trimming and tailoring your experience into a precise pitch for a specific job. That's not just a resume; that's your personal advocate.

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    It will be a game-changer. Job seekers can shine, each application is a laser-focused argument for their candidacy. Employers see the best fits quickly. It's a smarter, more human approach to the job matching dance—powered by AI.

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    By elevating resumes from generic lists to dynamic, role-specific profiles, AI like

    @EarnBetter

    isn't diminishing the value of the resume—it's supercharging it. For everyone in the job market, this will be a leap forward worth embracing. We're only getting started.

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