Does Boly:Welch Use Artificial Intelligence to Screen Resumes?

 

A: The short answer? No, we don’t. 

 

And here’s why — plus a little myth-busting about what’s really going on behind the scenes when you apply for a job.

 

There’s a lot of talk out there about AI in hiring. And yes, some companies are experimenting with AI in different parts of the recruitment process. But despite the hype, most applicant tracking systems (ATS) — the software used to manage resumes — are still pretty basic. 

 

Even if a vendor brands certain features as “AI,” it’s usually not much smarter than a keyword search. We’ve done our homework, and many tools labeled “AI for hiring” are really just… chatbots.  

 

 

🧠 Resumes are read by humans at Boly:Welch. Our recruiters personally review the resumes that come through. We’re looking for alignment with the role, but we’re also reading between the lines, looking for context, nuance, and potential that a machine might miss. 

 

🕵️‍♀️ No keyword-stuffing necessary. You’ve probably heard advice like “optimize your resume for AI” or “use the right keywords.” But unless you’re applying to a huge corporation with thousands of applicants, you’re not being screened out by a robot. Focus instead on clearly showing how your skills and experience relate to the job you want.  

 

📬 The human element still matters most. Whether a resume was written by you, a career coach, or even ChatGPT, it’s just one part of the story. What hiring managers care about most is whether you can do the job and why you want to. That’s something no algorithm can fully assess — which is why people are still at the heart of the hiring process. 

 

The bottom line: AI might play a bigger role someday, but for now — especially in the small to mid-size business world we serve — hiring is still a very human process. So write your resume for real people, not bots.  

 

Be clear, specific, and intentional about how your experience connects to the role. And remember: it’s not AI you’re trying to impress — it’s someone who’s genuinely curious about what you bring to the table.