Why Hiring Managers Are Fed Up With AI-Generated CVs
How to Stand Out in London’s Competitive Jobs Market
Intro: The Problem With AI-Generated CVs
It’s never been easier to build a polished CV.
With ChatGPT prompts, AI résumé builders, and automated skills tests, many jobseekers are turning to artificial intelligence to “perfect” their applications.
But hiring managers across London are starting to say the same thing: it all looks the same.
At Morgan Spencer, a London recruitment consultancy specialising in EA, PA, HR, Finance, and Business Support roles, we are hearing growing frustration from employers who feel they are wading through a sea of identical, overly-formatted, personality-free CVs.
Why Hiring Managers Are Losing Patience
- Everything sounds the same.
AI-generated content uses polished but generic language “results-driven,” “dynamic communicator,” “strategic thinker.” When every CV reads this way, employers cannot tell one candidate from another and its wastes a lot of time.
- Lack of genuine examples.
Hiring managers want to see the proof the real stories, challenges, and achievements behind the words. AI often misses the nuance and personality that make an applicant memorable.
- Test results do not reflect reality.
We are now seeing online reasoning or skills tests completed with AI assistance creating candidates who “test well” but struggle in real-world tasks. Employers can tell quickly and they take a dim view of it!
- Human connection still matters.
In roles like Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and HR Support, chemistry, communication, and trust are everything. Those qualities can’t be automated.
How to Create Authentic, Standout Applications
✅ 1. Tell real stories - yes give examples
Replace generic phrases with specific results:
“Managed multiple diaries” → “Coordinated complex travel and meetings across four time zones for a Managing Partner.”
✅ 2. Keep your voice.
Use AI as a helper, not a ghostwriter. Draft your CV in your own words, then use tools to tidy grammar or structure not to replace your tone.
✅ 3. Quantify your impact.
Include numbers where possible: budgets managed, reports produced, events coordinated, or improvements made. Facts cut through fluff.
✅ 4. Personalise every application.
Show that you have researched the company and role. A short, well-written cover note that references their goals is far more powerful than a templated one.
✅ 5. Partner with a recruiter who really knows your market.
Working with a consultancy like Morgan Spencer means your CV is represented personally by experts who understand what London employers are truly looking for in EA and business support professionals.
Standing Out in a Competitive Market
In today’s candidate-heavy environment, authenticity wins.
Hiring managers are not looking for the most polished copy but rather they are looking for people who sound real, confident, and capable.
At Morgan Spencer, we help our candidates craft applications that reflect both professional skill and personal style.
We can help you shape your CV, prepare for interviews, and position yourself as more than just another application because your career deserves a human touch.
Final Thought
AI tools can polish your presentation — but they cannot replicate your personality, energy, or experience.
In a market flooded with sameness, being human is your biggest advantage.
Morgan Spencer – London Recruitment Experts in EA, HR & Business Support Roles
Helping professionals and employers connect through genuine, human-led recruitment since 2001.