While AI tools can help job seekers polish their resume and customize applications, it's making it more difficult for hiring managers to verify candidate skills and experiences. New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals that nearly two-thirds (65%) of hiring managers surveyed said that AI-generated resumes are making it harder to hire and is slowing the hiring process.

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BY THE NUMBERS:

• 65% of hiring managers report that AI-generated resumes are creating hiring challenges.
• 84% of HR leaders say their recruiting team's workload has increased.
• 67% of HR leaders report increased time-to-hire.
• 89% of hiring managers say staffing firms have been effective in addressing AI-related hiring challenges.

In this interview, Bill Driscoll from Robert Half discusses how candidate misuse of GenAI is making hiring more challenging for organizations. He also shares tips for job seekers to effectively use AI in their search while remaining authentic and showcasing stand-out soft skills.

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