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Is AI Screening Your Job Application? Here’s What You Need to Know
With AI tools changing how employers shortlist candidates, here’s how to make sure your application stands out.
In 2025, employers are looking beyond job titles. Learn how highlighting your skills can land you the role you want.
If you’re on the hunt for a new role right now, you’ve probably noticed something different about job ads and recruitment. More than ever, employers want to see what you can do — not just what your last job was called.
The shift to a skills-first hiring approach means your unique talents, experience, and abilities are what really count. So how do you make sure those shine through?
Skills over titles
Job titles can be misleading or inconsistent between companies. A “Coordinator” at one firm might do very different work from a “Coordinator” elsewhere. That’s why recruiters and hiring managers are focusing on skills and demonstrated experience instead.
Highlighting what you actually know and can do puts you in a stronger position — especially if you’re changing industries or stepping into a new type of role.
How to showcase your skills
Tailor your résumé to each job by emphasising the skills the employer wants — use the job ad as your guide. Be specific about the tools, technologies, or methods you’ve used and the results you’ve achieved.
Use your cover letter to tell stories about how your skills have made a difference. Quantify outcomes where you can. Instead of saying “I managed projects,” say “I delivered five projects on time, saving $50,000 in costs.”
Consider skills-based portfolios or online profiles where you showcase work samples, certifications, or courses — especially for creative, tech, or specialised roles.
Why this benefits you
A skills-first mindset means you’re not boxed in by your job history. It opens doors to opportunities you might not have considered and helps you future-proof your career.
Employers who use skills-based hiring are also more likely to value diversity and inclusion — giving you a fairer shot regardless of your background.
Need a hand?
At FlexCareers, we connect you with employers who value your skills and your need for flexibility. We focus on helping you find roles that fit your lifestyle — so you can build a career that works for you, not the other way around.