Should you include AI skills on your CV? And what’s the point anyway?
These days, artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of the future, nor is it a topic reserved solely for large IT companies. It has long since become a standard tool in the workplace.
Marketers generate ideas for campaigns, developers use code autocomplete, managers automate routine tasks – and all this with the help of AI.
So, a logical question for job seekers is: should you even mention this on your CV?
The short answer is yes, you should. But there are nuances.
Why it matters
Nowadays, employers are increasingly focusing not just on experience, but on how effectively a person can work. And here, knowledge of AI is a major plus.
Firstly, it shows that you’re not standing still. If you use new tools, it means you’re adaptable and not afraid of change.
Secondly, it’s about results. If you can say: “I’ve cut the time spent preparing reports by almost half” or “I’ve automated the processing of customer feedback” – that sounds much more impressive than just a list of duties.
And yes, in many cases, such skills really do affect your salary or open the door to better positions.
What AI looks like in real-world work
Before mentioning this on your CV, it’s important to actually use these tools.
For example:
- in marketing – generating text and ideas, analysing trends;
- in analytics – finding patterns in big data more quickly;
- in administrative work – automating meetings, emails and notes.
This isn’t about ‘a machine doing everything for you’, but about working faster and smarter.
How to include this in your CV
Simply writing ‘AI’ in the skills section is a weak option. It says nothing about you.
It’s better to be specific. For example:
instead of “used AI”, write something like:
“used AI tools to create content, which reduced the time spent preparing materials by ~30%”.
You can also list the tools you work with separately. But only those you’ve actually used, not just “heard of”.
If you’ve taken courses or training, it’s also worth mentioning this separately.
An important point
AI is a tool, but not a replacement for you.
Experienced recruiters can very easily spot “sterile” texts that seem correct but lack character. So even if you use AI for help, you should always review the final version yourself.
The text should sound like you, not like a set of instructions.
Conclusion
AI alone won’t replace you at work. But someone who knows how to use it certainly can.
If you demonstrate that you can integrate such tools into your work and achieve tangible results from doing so, this sends a strong signal to any employer.