Employee uses AI to rewrite resume, response rate triples — debate erupts over whether it’s cheating or fairplay

AI-driven resume optimization is now standard. Over 90% of U.S. employers use bots to screen. Candidates matching job keywords see response rates triple. This strategic shift bypasses digital gatekeepers. 98% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems often discard qualified candidates simply because they used the "wrong" synonym for a skill. AI levels that playing field.