"Jobseekers' Clever Tactic: White Font Resumes Outsmart AI Filters"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Job applicants are using a 10-second résumé hack called "white fonting" to bypass AI résumé filters and increase their chances of getting past the initial screening. By copying a list of relevant keywords or the job description itself, pasting it in their résumé, and changing the font color to white, applicants hope that AI bots or digital filters will read the hidden text and surface their résumé for human review. However, employment experts warn that this shortcut is risky and lacks integrity. While some applicant tracking systems may be fooled by white fonting, others may still display the hidden text, and recruiters may view it as dishonest. Instead, experts recommend tailoring the résumé to include relevant experiences and skills and focusing on networking and genuine qualifications.
