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Sign Up NowUsing AI to help write resumes is becoming more common. The wider use of ChatGPT and dedicated AI resume tools is changing how people apply for jobs. Still, data shows that men are more likely than women to use AI to gain an advantage.
OfferLanded surveyed 500 job seekers and reviewed 12,000+ user-created resumes to measure how often AI is used and how people feel about it.
· Men are 81% more likely than women to use AI for hiring-related tasks.
· Men are 34% more likely than women to use AI when answering interview questions.
· Men are 23% more likely than women to feel at ease using AI during a job search.
· Men and women are equally likely to think using AI in a job search is acceptable.
· Employees in IT and Professional and Business Services are the most frequent AI users for resume writing.
· California and Texas show the highest levels of AI use among job seekers.
· Older and younger workers are equally likely to use AI when writing resumes.
Nearly half of all survey participants, 49%, said they had used AI to help write their resume. However, usage was noticeably higher among men.
· 61% of men reported using AI for resume writing, compared to 45% of women.
This pattern is supported by a LinkedIn report from November 2023, which found that men drive 58% of AI-related discussions on the platform.
Men are more likely to work in technology-focused jobs, which may increase familiarity with AI tools and make them more open to using them during job searches.
Men may be more open to testing new or unproven tools, including AI, if it helps them stand out in a competitive job market.
Men may have more exposure to AI tools and resources, which can lead to higher usage rates.
One major reason behind this gap is that, on average, men tend to have fewer childcare and household responsibilities. This often allows them more time to focus on career growth and explore tools such as AI for job applications, more frequently than women.
Men are not only more likely to use AI when looking for work; they also report higher comfort levels with it.
74% of men said they felt comfortable or very comfortable using AI, compared to 60% of women.
Although women use AI less often, this difference is not linked to ethical concerns. Most people from both groups believe using AI during a job search is acceptable.
· 81% of men and 80% of women said it is ethical for job seekers to use AI.
For job search strategy, the use of AI is encouraged wherever it adds value, alongside networking and direct outreach through LinkedIn and other platforms
In job applications, AI can be used to improve the quality of application content. The process starts by listing all key points relevant to the role, focusing on keywords from the job posting and clearly showing results through numbers, timelines, and outcomes. AI can then be used to refine and improve the final text.
After using AI, applications should be reviewed and adjusted to ensure they still reflect the individual. The goal is to demonstrate suitability for the role while keeping personal qualities visible, as opportunities tend to align best when a genuine sense of self remains present, even after shaping the message to meet employer expectations.
OfferLanded reviewed data from 12,000+ users to study how AI is used during hiring processes.
· Out of these users, 8,108 used OfferLanded’s built-in AI tools to help write their resumes.
· Among them, 3,080 worked in Professional and Business Services, while 2,367 worked in IT.
LinkedIn data from 2023 supports this trend, showing 29% of AI-related discussions came from professional services and 17% from tech.
Use of AI was much lower in hands-on roles.
· 2220 retail workers used AI for resume writing.
· 25 manufacturing workers used AI.
· 10 workers in transportation and warehousing used AI.
· 7 government workers used AI.
In United States, California and Texas had the highest number of AI users among OfferLanded users, with 695 and 387 users. Beyond population size, both states host large technology centers.
Google Trends data supports this finding, showing higher interest in the term “AI resume” in both states compared to others.
Older workers are often thought to struggle more with new technology, but this does not apply to AI-assisted job searches.
45% of respondents aged 50–59 said they had used AI to write their resume, which is the same percentage reported by those aged 20–29.
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