Can You Say You Know How to Use AI on Your CV?

The growing role of AI in recruitment:

✅ Recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS) increasingly scan for keywords, skill‑sets and relevant experience.

✅ UK Government guidance underscores that AI is becoming more embedded in hiring practices, so job‑seekers who understand or can deploy AI may have an edge.

✅ For returners or career changers (an audience ivee supports), being able to demonstrate technology fluency is increasingly valuable.

• As UK careers service emphasises, use AI for supporting your application; but ensure your final CV reflects your personal experience and skills.
• AI‑generated text may be detectable and could reduce authenticity.
• At ivee, we recommend putting the emphasis on practical, human‑centred skills and achievements. You should absolutely use AI, but personalise everything. 

Yes, you can say you know how to use AI, but you should only do so if you can back it up with credible, specific, UK‑relevant evidence, and present it in a way that adds value rather than sounding generic.

Choosing the right wording

When you want to include AI‑related skills or experience, use precise language. Consider sub‑headings such as:

• AI & automation tools: e.g. ‘Used ChatGPT to draft initial project proposals, then refined content to align with stakeholder feedback.’
• Prompt engineering: e.g. ‘Developed effective prompts for automation of weekly reporting, streamlining data extraction using GPT‑4.’
• AI‑enhanced data analysis/insights: e.g. ‘Leveraged AI‑powered analytics to identify cost‑saving opportunities (£50k+ annual).’
• AI in process improvement: e.g. ‘Implemented AI‑driven workflow optimisation reducing manual hours by 15%.’

In your Professional Summary

Example: ‘Tech‑savvy professional with experience of utilising generative AI tools to enhance marketing content and streamline reporting’

Under Key Skills

Include something like ‘Generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude), Prompt Engineering, Automation Workflows.’

In Work Experience / Achievements

Use bullet points to describe how you used AI and what the measurable outcome was

Under Training / Certifications (if applicable)

Example: ‘Completed course Building AI Agents Without Knowing Code – ivee Learning Hub.’

• If you’ve had a career break, we recommend using a hybrid CV format which blends skills‑first and chronological experience.
• When you list AI skills, place them among your key competencies near the top, but ensure you follow with concrete examples in your employment history.

The positive side

• Many employers appreciate candidates who understand how to use AI tools efficiently – this suggests you’re adaptable, tech‑aware and forward‑thinking.
• In the UK, guidance acknowledges that using AI to tailor your CV or cover letter is acceptable, so long as authenticity remains. 

The caution side

• Some recruiters warn that applications entirely generated by AI may signal a lack of genuine ownership, and may stand out negatively because they look generic.
• Particularly in the UK, employers must ensure fairness and transparency in recruitment; AI‑driven applications must still align with the candidate’s real experience.

What this means for you

• Frame your AI usage as a tool, not a replacement for your skills and experience. ‘Used AI to support…’ rather than ‘AI did …’
• Be ready to back up your statement with specifics in the interview: if you mention ‘used ChatGPT’ you may be asked how you used it, why, what result.
• Strike a balance: being honest, relevant and measurable will earn you credibility.

UK guidance on using AI ethically:

• The UK Government’s Responsible AI in Recruitment guidance sets out principles for both employers and job‑seekers about fairness, transparency, and responsible use.
• For candidates, the key takeaway is to not misrepresent your skills or experience via AI‑generated content. Honest representation is key.

• Use AI for research, structuring, and editing, but retain your own voice and original content.
• At ivee, the approach is the same: your CV should reflect you; AI tools are aids, not a substitute. Use ChatGPT to tailor your CV, then personalise and review.

❌ Don’t claim skills you don’t have simply because you used an AI tool.

❌ Don’t submit a CV that you cannot speak to in person or during an interview.

❌ Avoid over‑polished generic text that lacks specificity. Applicants who stand out tend to have authentic detail.