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How Tech Workers Can Adapt To The New Ways AI Is Changing Hiring

How Tech Workers Can Adapt To The New Ways AI Is Changing Hiring

How Tech Workers Can Adapt To The New Ways AI Is Changing Hiring

The hiring landscape in tech is changing, and it's up to job seekers to adapt to this new world.  Artificial Intelligence has now advanced to become the heart of the hiring process, influencing decisions from resume screening to final interviews.

 

According to our 2025 Tech Salary Guide, AI is no longer a differentiator – it’s an expectation, with 81% of tech hiring managers using AI during screening.

 

The message is clear: if you’re looking for tech jobs, you need to adapt or you risk falling behind other candidates. 

 

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AI in Tech: The Funnel

 

Today, AI can be used at every stage of the hiring funnel:

 

Job matching allows the use of AI before you’ve even thought of applying for a role. If you’ve ever been impressed by the recommendations made to you by platforms such as LinkedIn, it’s because they’re using AI to suggest jobs based on your activities; this same technology can be used by recruiters to filter candidates from large talent pools.

 

Application tracking systems (ATS) are used by organizations to scan resumes and eliminate unsuitable candidates in a fraction of the time it would take for a human to look through them manually. These systems usually filter by formatting, job relevance and keyword matching, so job seekers need to read the job description clearly and get a good idea of the organization that they’re applying to so that they can add the right words to their resume.

 

Predictive hiring models allow employers to use data to make predictions on how well you will perform or fit into company culture. There is so much rich data available that these predictions can be made before you have even reached the interview stage.

 

AI isn’t just used for screening; some organizations are so invested in the capabilities of AI that they use AI interviewers and machine learning to analyze not just your answers in an interview, but your tone, facial expressions, and even eye movement.

 

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Staying Ahead of the Curve

 

If you are looking for a job in tech, you need to learn how to compete – and win – in a hiring process that is increasingly mediated by machines. Here’s how:

 

1. Optimize your Resume with AI in mind

 

Assuming that AI is looking for formatting, job relevance and keywords, make sure to consider this when you’re writing a resume. Use clear formatting and common job titles, ensuring that relevant keywords are being used (but not overused) as identified in the job description and the hiring organization’s correspondence. Where possible, avoid unconventional layouts or the use of graphics, as ATS software may be unable to read them.

 

TIP FROM A RECRUITER: Make sure that you customize your resume for every role. Generic resumes are more likely to be filtered out by AI (and humans don’t like them much, either).

 

2. Focus on skills, not just job roles.

 

AI is programmed to look for specific skills, so it will look beyond job roles. To make a resume stand out, highlight key competencies; don't make assumptions.

 

TIP FROM A RECRUITER: A summary of core skills and competencies in your resume lets you highlight them without having to repeat them for past roles.

 

3. Build an online presence that AI can find – and audit content you don’t want it to see

 

Algorithms play a massive role in job visibility. To become easy to find on LinkedIn, use keywords relevant to the area of work that you are seeking. Make sure that the skills section is updated, and get endorsements; AI looks for completeness and engagement to identify suitable candidates.

 

TIP FROM A RECRUITER: Post thought leadership content and interact with relevant posts to improve your profile ranking in tech recruiter searches.

 

4. Practice for interviews powered by AI

 

AI interviews might not be the most popular experience during a job search, but they are probably here to stay, so getting acclimated to them is important. No matter how awkward it feels, practice answering questions in front of a camera and review the recording. Consider tone, eye contact, and the structure of your answers when reviewing answers. Practice using a STARE format (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Evaluation) to make it as easy as possible for AI to get information from the answers given.

 

TIP FROM A RECRUITER: Thanks to the rise of AI interviews, there is also a rise in mock interview platforms. If you’re working with a tech recruitment agency, ask them for recommendations.

 

5. Maintain your humanity in the face of AI

 

It can be easy to dismiss the process because it's just working with a machine, but remember, AI is only one part of the recruitment process and is there to help recruiters filter out less suitable candidates and invest more into ones that have a better chance of landing the job.

 

Ultimately, the decision of who to hire for a role will lie with a human, so while it’s important to make sure that a resume and even interview process are AI-friendly, it’s also vital to remain authentic. Allow your personality to shine through so that it’s clear to recruiters (both human and machine) the unique qualities you possess, and what makes you stand out from the rest.

 

The Future of AI in Hiring

 

AI is a part of the hiring process, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, AI in recruitment will likely become more sophisticated, with global adoption by organizations of all sizes.

 

However, the use of AI doesn’t have to be negative: for many, it presents opportunities. Thanks to AI, the most in-demand roles, such as software engineers, DevOps, and cybersecurity specialists, are being filled faster thanks to AI-matching tools.

 

Of course, AI can’t do everything for companies to have a successful recruitment for tech roles; it’s essential that recruiters and hiring managers consider the growing emphasis on essential skills, adaptability, and communication, areas where AI still struggles to assess human nuance.

 

AI might influence how you get hired, but it doesn’t change why. Your skills, adaptability, experience and commitment are all key factors that employers are looking for, so make sure that you adapt your resume so that those qualities stand out to humans and AI alike.

 

Need help navigating your next tech role? If you’re looking for a tech job that offers you opportunities to develop in the future, get in touch.

 

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