What are the major drawbacks of using AI resume optimizers like Kickresume according to tech recruiters on Reddit?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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What are the major drawbacks of using AI resume optimizers like Kickresume according to tech recruiters on Reddit?
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Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
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Reddit tech recruiters opinions AI resume optimizer Kickresume drawbacks ATS generic resumes fabricated keywords recruiter discussion Google ↗
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