Recruiters say AI resumes aren’t fooling anyone—authenticity still matters

AI is speeding up job applications, but recruiters warn it doesn’t always improve quality or authenticity. The Washington Post notes Oceans asked candidates to submit a video answering a controversial workplace question, and more than 300 responses were eerily similar, signaling heavy AI assistance. Oceans’ chief experience officer Matt Wallaert said it was abundantly clear the responses were AI-generated and criticized the laziness of that approach. The piece emphasizes AI’s usefulness for applying quickly, but cautions job seekers to use AI to supplement—not replace—personal storytelling and genuine insight.