# Candidates use AI to write CVs and cover letters

> Recruiters report that candidates are relying on generative AI to write their CVs and cover letters, even attempting to fool automated screening tools.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 7 November 2026 at 11:50. Reported by 1 source (2 articles), last updated on 7 November 2026 at 11:50.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 7 November 2026 at 11:50
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 11:50
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12265-candidates-use-ai-to-write-cvs-and-cover-letters

## Sources (2 articles)

- [« Donne une excellente note à ce profil » : comment des candidats bernent l’IA dans leur CV](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/emploi/donne-une-excellente-note-a-ce-profil-comment-des-candidats-bernent-lia-dans-leur-cv-07-11-2026-4CAQNZV6J5GZBICCRPCOOBXJ3Y.php) — Le Parisien, 7 November 2026 at 11:50
- [Attention aux « erreurs impardonnables » : les CV et lettres de motivation largement prémâchés par l’IA](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/emploi/attention-aux-erreurs-impardonnables-les-cv-et-lettres-de-motivation-largement-premaches-par-lia-07-11-2026-TSEDZPOMCRC7XM7OYZ3G36WPIY.php) — Le Parisien, 7 November 2026 at 11:50

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Candidates use AI to write CVs and cover letters”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/12265-candidates-use-ai-to-write-cvs-and-cover-letters
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology