I'm looking for human feedback on how to word my resume better or listen to advice on how to add a splash of personality. Also to ask a few miscellaneous questions on formatting and ATS.
For context, I'm a recent graduate in the field of sleep medicine, having passed my boards not long ago and just receiving my state-issued license. I am aiming for a Tech I position, appropriate for my position as a new graduate, but I need a solid resume to highlight my specialized training. I cobbled together some old resumes and a draft I made last year, sent it through an AI to compile the important bits, and pieced it together on Canva with AI-assistance.
While I'm happy with how my resume is visually presented, I'm under the impression it feels so... sterile. I personally worded my summary and experience bullet points initially, but AI pointed out how inconsistent my statements were and how weak my accomplishments felt. So I used the AI to draft up an example of a strong summary/experience points, then I reworded a few things to make it less corporate. However, it doesn't sound right to me and I need some guidance that isn't AI-driven.
Misc:
- AI claimed my formatting may cause issues with how the information is processed in ATS. May I get some clarification?
- Isn't ATS more of a checklist of things to list on an application/resume? I thought it would be okay to write in a slightly unconventional format for stylistic flair.
- If ATS is a real concern, should I drop the Canva resume and redo everything on a word document?