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How should Gen Z navigate the pressure to appear ‘AI-literate’ on CVs or LinkedIn when many still feel under trained or unsure where to start?
The pressure to appear “AI-literate” on your CV and LinkedIn is real, but actually very few people are truly experts yet. The technology is so new that everyone, from seasoned professionals to recent grads, is still figuring it out. So don’t be scared to start!
That said, simply using AI for basic tasks like drafting an email isn’t enough to stand out any more. So, how can you differentiate yourself?
As with all things to do with recruitment and selection, the golden rule is ‘evidence, not assertion.’
Focus on impact, not just use
Instead of just saying you’ve used AI, show how you’ve used it to achieve a tangible result. Think about a time you used an AI tool to do something substantive and quantifiable. For example:
- I used AI to analyse customer feedback from over 5,000 surveys, identifying key trends and reducing the time spent on manual analysis by 40%.
- I leveraged an AI image generator to create a series of 10 social media graphics for a side project, which helped increase engagement by 25%.
These examples move beyond simple use and demonstrate your ability to apply AI to solve a real problem and deliver a measurable outcome.
