What Recruiters Really See When You Apply with AI ft. Christine Treski

What really happens after you hit "apply"? 

In this episode, Kevin Cameron pulls back the curtain on the hiring process with insider Christine Treske, Managing Director at DoubleStar - a recruitment consulting firm working with companies across the country. If you've ever wondered whether recruiters can spot an AI-written resume, whether cover letters still matter, or how to actually stand out when hundreds of applications land at once, this one's for you.

Christine shares what it's really like on the other side of the desk right now — from AI flooding inboxes with generic resumes to the very human art of building a network that works for you long term.

Key Takeaways

Recruiters can spot AI-generated resumes quickly. Use AI as a tool for keyword optimisation and ideas - not to write your resume for you. Results-based data on your resume outperforms responsibility-based descriptions. Your network is your most underused asset - build it before you need it. Taking care of yourself during the job search isn't optional, it's strategy.

Episode Highlights

Up to 60% of Fortune 500 companies are now using AI somewhere in their hiring process. ATS platforms like Greenhouse use natural language processing to filter resumes - results beat responsibilities every time. Skills-based hiring is being researched but hasn't yet gone mainstream. Cover letters: mostly skipped, but still useful when you have a referral or human contact.

Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction: Meet Christine Treske & DoubleStar 

02:47 — What hiring teams are saying about AI right now 

04:00 — The flood of generic applications recruiters are dealing with 

06:40 — How to use AI on your resume without getting flagged 

07:58 — ATS and natural language processing explained 

09:18 — Is skills-based hiring actually happening yet? 

11:38 — How to use AI conversationally to reinvent your career 

19:00 — The candidate experience and recruiter burnout 

22:46 — Transparency: should companies disclose when AI is involved? 

27:46 — How DoubleStar plugs into the recruitment process 

29:44 — Are recruiters still reading cover letters? 

31:56 — Christine's final advice: lean on your network 

34:16 — Christine's "why"

Connect With Christine Treske

Website: https://www.doublestarinc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-treski/recent-activity/all/

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