Is the Resume Obsolete? AI's Impact on Modern Hiring Practices
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AI Transforms Hiring: Resumé's Future Debated as Skills Take Center Stage
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Firstpost•12-03-2026, 19:01
AI Transforms Hiring: Resumé's Future Debated as Skills Take Center Stage
•AI tools make fake applications harder to distinguish, pushing hiring managers to focus on skills and demonstrable ability.
•Experts like Matt Craven believe the traditional CV is not obsolete, citing its embeddedness in the entire recruitment ecosystem.
•A 2023 study by TestGorilla found over 70% believe skills-based hiring is more effective than relying solely on resumés.
•Companies like RTÉ are adopting new methods like skill-based questions and tasks, moving away from traditional CV submissions.
•New formats like video applications, digital portfolios, and task-based assessments are gaining traction, complementing or replacing traditional resumés.
