How To Make Sure Your Resume Is Getting Seen with Volen Vulkov

Resumes aren’t dead. But they’re no longer what they used to be.

In this episode of The Future of Less Work, host Nirit Cohen sits down with Volen Volkov, co-founder of Enhancv, to explore how AI is transforming self-presentation in a hiring market that’s more automated, competitive, and algorithm-driven than ever.

With over 45% of resumes now AI-generated, and tailoring down by 27%, job seekers are caught between speed and substance—while employers rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) that may never even surface their applications. Volen and Nirit unpack what’s happening on both sides of the job search: why resume formats are evolving beyond one-page rules, how visual design and micro-details impact parsing, and what the shift to AI screening means for authenticity, personalization, and bias.

Together, they demystify what today’s job seekers need to know about bots, keywords, and digital presence—while reaffirming what hasn’t changed: that your story still matters.

If you’ve ever struggled to write a resume, wondered how it’s being read, or feared that AI is gaming the job market, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

https://youtu.be/XXWrpIpjE5o

Guest Information:

Volen Vulkov is a resume expert and the co-founder of Enhancv. He has written more than 500 resume guides and deep-dive articles on how to create your resume and cover letter, that inspire job applicants to make a resume to be proud of. His work has been featured in Forbes, Zendesk, HubSpot, and Business Insider, and cited by top universities and educational institutions, like Thunderbird School of Management, Rochester University, University of Miami, and Udemy. Volen applies his deep knowledge and practical experience to write about career changes, development, and how to stand out in the job application process.

https://enhancv.com/blog/resume-statistics/

Chapters:

00:00 – How AI Is Changing Resumes
01:18 – Why Focus on Resumes?
02:36 – Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
03:33 – Should You Let AI Write Your Resume?
05:59 – Why AI Tools Still Require Human Input
07:17 – Can Recruiters Spot AI-Generated Applications?
10:14 – Why Tailored Resumes Are Declining
11:47 – Are Job Seekers Spamming Applications?
13:50 – When AI Applies and AI Hires
14:57 – How Applicant Tracking Systems Really Work
16:09 – What Resume Keywords Actually Do
17:02 – What Is a Resume Parser?
17:46 – Why Creative Resume Formats Can Backfire
19:23 – Do Visual Resumes Hurt ATS Compatibility?
20:10 – What’s Changing in Resume Screening?
21:39 – Focus on Content, Not Just Format
23:05 – Everyone’s Resume Sounds the Same—Now What?
23:30 – How Does AI Select Candidates?
23:58 – Why Online Presence Matters More Than Ever
24:51 – The Rise of Automated Screening Tools
25:31 – Be Ready to Defend Your Resume with Evidence
27:41 – AI Is Looking for Fit, Not Just Keywords
28:43 – Generational Differences in Resume Language
29:34 – Will Resumes Disappear in the Future?
30:49 – What Comes After the Digital Resume?
32:37 – How to Tell Your Career Story with Impact