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Original Survey Citations
Resume Genius runs original surveys and research studies, with findings regularly cited by leading publications:
The Wall Street Journal
“You’re Fighting AI With AI”: Bots Are Breaking the Hiring Process
The Wall Street Journal cited Resume Genius’s survey findings in its latest publication about employees and employers turning to AI tools in hopes of streamlining the hiring process.
Harvard Business Review
The 4 Interview Red Flags Hiring Managers Say Concern Them Most
Harvard Business Review featured Resume Genius’s survey findings in its publication, highlighting the top interview red flags that hiring managers watch for, while offering practical advice on how job seekers can avoid these mistakes to improve their chances of getting hired.
Cover Letters Still Matter — Even If They’re Not Required
Harvard Business Review cited Resume Genius’s research on the impact of cover letters, noting that a majority of hiring managers read them regardless of whether they’re required.
Harvard Law School
How to Negotiate Pay in an Interview
The Program of Negotiation (PON) at Harvard Law School featured research from Resume Genius on how to successfully negotiate your salary during a job interview.
Bloomberg
Final Weeks of 2024 Offer Fresh Evidence of Workplaces in Flux
Bloomberg highlighted CV Genius survey’s data showing that 80% of hiring managers are wary of AI-generated application materials.
CNN
AI Might be Scanning Your Resume. Here’s What Job Hunters Should Know
CNN interviewed in-house Career Expert Nathan Soto to discuss Resume Genius’s latest data on how employers are using AI to screen resumes and applications.
CNBC
How Deepfake AI Job Applicants are Stealing Remote Work
Resume Genius’s research on deepfake job candidates was featured in a CNBC video exploring the rise of fake applicants and their impact on the workforce.
10 High-Paying Careers Where Women Make Up the Majority of Workers — Most Pay More Than $100,000
CNBC highlighted Resume Genius research on high-paying, women-majority careers.
This Common LinkedIn Mistake Can Hurt Your Chances of Landing a Job Offer — How to Avoid it
CNBC cited Resume Genius’s Workplace Skills Survey data regarding the top skills employers are hiring for and how to ensure an applicant can showcase their top qualities on LinkedIn.
How to Spot (and Overcome) Ghost Jobs
CNBC discusses the prevalence of ghost jobs in today’s workplace and cites Career Expert Aaron Case’s insights and solutions.
“Exact Same Cover Letters Word for Word”: Career Consultant Says Gen Z are Misusing AI
CNBC cited Resume Genius’s survey findings in its article about Gen Z becoming too reliant on AI tools to generate cover letters and job application answers.
Forbes
Widespread Worry About Job Security: 5 Ways To Stay Safe In Your Job
A Resume Genius survey found that 69% of US employees are stressed about losing their jobs, specifically because of AI. Forbes discusses ways workers can enhance their job security and value amid high-profile job cuts and developments in AI.
Entrepreneur
Employers Can Tell If You Used ChatGPT to Write Your Resume
Entrepreneur cited Resume Genius’s April survey, revealing that AI-generated resumes are the biggest red flag for U.S. hiring managers.
Business Insider
David Heinemeier Hansson Says He Looks for 2 Key Things When Hiring
Business Insider referenced Resume Genius’s research on cover letters in its article featuring what the creator of Ruby on Rails says he looks for when hiring candidates.
Gen Z is Hot to Trot for RTO
Resume Genius’s Workplace Romance Survey was cited in Business Insider’s article about romantic relationships between different generations of workers.
Fast Company
More Americans are Identifying as Neurodivergent. So Why are Work Accommodations Becoming More Stigmatized?
Fast Company cited Resume Genius’s Mental Health and Employability Report in its article about neurodivergent candidates dealing with stigma in the workplace.
Gen Zers are Landing Interviews Through TikTok
Fast Company featured The Resume Genius Job Seeker Insights Survey in its piece about Gen Zers finding work opportunities through social media.
The Hill
Gen Z More Likely to Blur the Lines Between Romance and Work, Says New Survey
The Hill cited Resume Genius’s workplace romance survey, revealing Gen Z’s growing comfort with dating across hierarchies and their openness about relationships at work.
The Business Journals
Gen Z is Changing the Game for Salary Negotiations. Here’s Who’s Winning
The Business Journals featured Resume Genius’s Salary Negotiation and Expectations Survey showing that Gen Z is leading the charge in salary negotiations, with more young workers asking for, and receiving, higher starting offers.
Hiring Managers Value AI Proficiency but Struggle With Candidate Authenticity
The Business Journals cited a Resume Genius study showing that while AI skills are in demand, they’re making it harder for hiring managers to gauge candidate authenticity.
Disconnect on Mental Health Emerges Between Hiring Managers, Employees
Although many hiring managers welcome conversations about mental health during interviews, few candidates bring it up — a trend highlighted in The Business Journals using findings from Resume Genius.
Fortune
Gen Z Really are the Hardest to Work With — Even Managers of Their own Generation Say They’re Difficult. Instead Bosses Plan to Hire More of Their Millennial Counterparts
Fortune Magazine referenced Resume Genius’s survey findings in its article about Gen Z workers being challenging to work with and who hiring managers plan to hire most in the coming years.
Reality Star Judge Judy Says Gen Zers are Difficult to Work With Because They got too Many Trophies: “When I Grew up, you ran a Race, you Came in First, you got a Trophy”
Fortune featured Judge Judy’s comments on Gen Zers being challenging to work with (because of their upbringing) and cited Resume Genius in its survey findings.
Microsoft
Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge
Microsoft’s Credentials AI Challenge highlights findings from a Resume Genius study, emphasizing that 81% of hiring managers prioritize AI skills as professionals build practical expertise through Applied Skills and certifications.
WorkLife
Love in the Time of Slack: Welcome to the New Era of Office Romance
Worklife featured findings from Resume Genius’s Workplace Romance Survey in an article exploring office relationships.
VICE
Deepfake AI Applicants Are Stealing Jobs From You
VICE reports that, according to Resume Genius, 17 percent of U.S. hiring managers say they’ve encountered deepfake applicants in job interviews.
Fox News
1 in 4 Workers Prefer Interacting with AI instead of Humans, Survey Finds
Fox News reported on the popularity of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and shares Resume Genius’s survey of 1,000 employees examining their attitudes and feelings toward AI and predictions for its impact in the workplace.
Fox 13
Lying on Your Resume? You’re Not Alone — 7 in 10 Workers Say They Lie on Their Resumes When Looking For a Job
Scripps and Resume Genius teamed up to discuss the implications for job seekers who lie on their resumes.
Employee Benefit News
How a White Lie Could Cost a Company Top Talent
Employee Benefit News covered Resume Genius’s Misrepresentation in Hiring Practices Report, discussing why 70% of hiring managers lie to applicants and how this can negatively impact a company’s reputation.
OpEds & Interviews
Our experts offer thought leadership on hiring and the evolving workplace, delivering in-depth insights through insightful, original articles and interviews:
Fast Company
5 Signs You’re Working for a Performative Manager (And How to Outsmart Them)
Fast Company cited Resume Genius’s research and thought leadership on “performative managers,” a term coined in its op-ed, in its coverage of workplace behaviors.
Want to Adopt AI in your Workplace? Start by Building a Foundation First
In a Fast Company op-ed, Eva Chan of Resume Genius argues that organizations should build a strong foundation before adopting AI.
Website Planet
Why 60 Million Job Hunters Use Resume Genius: Q/A With Co-Founder Ed Huang
Website Planet interviewed Ed Huang, Co-Founder of Resume Genius, about how the platform has helped over 60 million job seekers build resumes and secure jobs. Ed shares insights on growing a successful digital business and lessons from his leadership experience across various industries.
National Mortgage Professional
Don’t Just Quiet Quit (Podcast)
In this episode of The Principal podcast by National Mortgage Professional, Resume Genius Lead Researcher Rebecca Tay shares practical strategies to reduce workplace stress and avoid burnout — without resorting to quiet quitting.
HR Brew
How Recruiters and Hiring Managers can Evaluate Candidates’ Soft Skills
HR Brew interviewed Geoffrey Scott, Senior Hiring Manager of Resume Genius, about the growing trend of skills-based hiring and where soft skills stand in the matter.
College Recruiter
Pros and Cons of Using Your Preferred Pronouns on Your ResumeResume Genius provided thoughts on what type of pronouns should have a place on a resume.
Additional Research Citations
Resume Genius is a trusted source for top-tier media, with our experts providing data-driven insights and commentary on hiring trends and the future of work.
BBC
Job Boards Are Still Rife With “Ghost Jobs”: What’s the Point?
BBC referenced insights from Geoffrey Scott, Senior Hiring Manager at Resume Genius, and other HR leaders when discussing ghost jobs and their prevalence in today’s workplace.
Bloomberg
Swipe Right for a New Job: Online Hiring Looks a Lot Like Dating
In a Bloomberg feature, Corissa Peterson from Resume Genius compared the sweaty palms and countdown anxiety of first Zoom dates to job interviews, reminding readers that both will be over soon enough.
New York Post
These are the 10 Highest-Paying Jobs With the Lowest Stress Levels
The New York Post spotlighted Resume Genius’s 2025 roundup of high-paying, low-stress careers.
Cornell University
5 Job Search Tips for LGBTQ+ College and University Students
Cornell University featured Resume Genius career advice from Eva Chan on how LGBTQ+ students can strengthen their job search by connecting with professional organizations and building supportive networks early in their careers.
The Globe and Mail
The 9/80-Schedule, Resistance List and Field Notes Might Improve Your Life
The Globe and Mail reported on the different ways to improve your working life, and shares Resume Genius’s 9/80 Work Schedule Report on how the 9/80 flexible work schedule, resistance lists, and field notes might be worth testing.
Try One of These Techniques Instead of Conventional New Year’s Resolutions
The Globe and Mail quoted Career Expert Aaron Case’s insights on practicing job interviews with ChatGPT.
Ditch the Jerks; Work With Smart People and Learn From Them
The Globe and Mail, in collaboration with Resume Genius, offered a strategic approach to job interviews by providing effective questions candidates should consider asking their interviewers to stand out and gain insightful information.
Inc. Magazine
‘New Collar’ Work Is Rising: These High-Paying Jobs Don’t Need a College Degree. Here Are 10 of ThemInc. shared Resume Genius’s New-Collar Jobs Report and discussed how these skills-based roles are attracting more job seekers.
These 10 Jobs Are Most Likely to Pay More in 2026Inc. cited findings from Resume Genius’s Wage Growth Report on the top 10 roles most likely to get a pay raise in 2026.
Adobe
How to Write an Expression of Interest Letter for an Internal Job
Adobe Express cited Resume Genius in its guide on writing an expression of interest letter for an internal job, highlighting how candidates can effectively showcase their skills and value when pursuing new roles within their company.
WPTV
Jobs Most Likely to See Salary Gains in 2025
In a WPTV interview, Resume Genius Career Expert Nathan Soto discussed findings from the 2025 Wage Growth Report, which revealed that the jobs most likely to see pay raises this year are concentrated in three key industries.
WorkLife
“Ultimate Workplace Diplomats”: How Millennials Became Generational Mediators
WorkLife spoke with Career Expert Eva Chan on how millennials can bridge the gap between different generations and foster a collaborative environment that works for everyone.
Quartz
10 Careers That Are Due for a Pay Raise This Year
Quartz featured Resume Genius’s analysis identifying 10 careers poised for pay raises in 2026, highlighting how demand, skill shortages, and economic shifts are driving wage growth across industries.
A Quarter of Gen Z Workers Say College Wasn’t Worth It
Quartz shares findings from a Resume Genius report that polled Gen Z workers on their career prospects and views on education.
Consumer Affairs
10 Jobs for Associate Degree Holders That Pay More Than You Think in 2026
Consumer Affairs and Resume Genius put together a list of 10 jobs that pay above the U.S. median, are projected to be in demand over the next decade, and only require associate degrees.
About the Author
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Eduardo Fan is a PR Specialist and Outreach Lead at Resume Genius, where he builds partnerships with industry professionals with the ultimate goal of providing the best career opportunities and resources to more job seekers.
He graduated from National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan with an engineering degree, and he leverages his engineering background to make data-driven decisions for the Genius Team.
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