Building Future-Proof Resumes: My 5-Minute Optimization Method
- Claire Jin
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
AI is everywhere in hiring now. Most resumes are filtered by machines before any human sees them. This makes it harder for real talent to stand out. I’ve built and tested many systems for screening, and I’ve coached candidates who want to be seen—not just by algorithms, but by people. Here’s a simple, practical framework I use to help candidates succeed in AI-screening environments. It takes five minutes and no special tricks.
My 5-Minute Resume Method:
Start with your story. Don’t just list jobs or copy keywords. Connect your past roles with a simple narrative. Why did you move? What did you learn? If you can’t explain it, neither can the AI.
Use clear structure. Skip the fancy templates. Put job title, company, dates, one line on what the business does, three lines on what you owned, and one on the result. Make it easy for both AI and humans to find the important parts.
Quantify your impact. Numbers work better than buzzwords. “Increased revenue by 12%” or “Cut costs by $100K.” After the number, add context: why it mattered, or what you learned.
Mirror, don’t parrot. Use some language from the job description, but don’t copy every word. Show you understand the company, but keep your own voice.
Edit for today, not yesterday. Don’t add old buzzwords or tricks. Read your resume out loud. Does it sound like you? If not, change it. Update your resume often—AI tools keep changing.
Takeaway:
You don’t need to outsmart the machine. You need to show your real value, simply and clearly. The best resumes are honest, structured, and human. That’s how you get noticed—by both AI and people.
Claire Jin, Principal, DEX AI & Senior Consultant, LYC Partners

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