FAQ: AI Features
Can AI-generated cover letters be flagged or rejected by employers?
This is a problem the entire industry is grappling with at the moment. The truth is, there are no reliable tools for detecting AI-generated content, especially in the context of resumes or cover letters. As our Head of Development put it: “It’s like flipping a coin, 50% of the time, they’re wrong.” Many of the tools used to “check for AI” are actually built by AI, and they often misfire, flagging human-written content as AI-generated and vice versa. This issue isn’t limited to the job searchFew readersDo line breaks in your resume templates affect ATS compatibility?
The short answer is: no, line breaks on their own do not disqualify applicants in ATS systems. Line breaks are very common in resumes, and almost every modern ATS can handle them just fine. If anything, line breaks are necessary in order to make a resume readable and clean. The confusion likely comes from how certain resume formats and elements (like tables, columns, or text boxes) can confuse some ATS systems if not implemented properly. When that happens, content may get scrambled or ignoredFew readersHow is the Cover Letter Generator different from using ChatGPT or other AI tools?
Tools like ChatGPT can certainly generate a cover letter, but most of the time, it will be generic because ChatGPT doesn’t know what format to follow and what hiring managers want to see. Students would have to spend a lot of time creating a set of specific prompts in order for ChatGPT to get it right. Our Cover Letter Generator is specifically built to help students and job seekers create strong, tailored, and job-ready cover letters, with less guesswork and no additional work on prompts. ToFew readersWith so many free AI tools available, what makes Big Resume stand out?
Our team continuously tests and refines Big Resume and Big Interview tools against free AI tools. ChatGPT and other AI options can be a decent option, but they work only when you know exactly what to ask — which isn’t something students always know how to do. That approach is the recipe for getting sidetracked or ending up with generic advice. With Big Resume, we’re constantly updating and refining our AI tools to give users a guided, expert-designed experience tailored specifically for job seeFew readersIf no job description is provided, where does the Resume Builder get job duties or responsibilities from?
The job duties in our builder come from an AI-generated library based on the most common responsibilities associated with each role. These were developed by analyzing a wide range of real-world job descriptions to reflect what employers typically expect. They’re designed to give users a strong, relevant starting point, especially if they don’t have a job ad, making it easier to build out their resume.Few readersDoes your AI ever generate inaccurate or misleading content (i.e., hallucinate)?
Our team continuously tests and monitors our AI-driven tools, and to date, we’ve had zero reported cases of AI hallucinations. We built our AI-powered tools to stay grounded in the content and context users provide, and minimize the risk of AI “hallucinations”. That said, like all generative AI tools, there’s always a small chance the AI might occasionally suggest something that doesn’t fully match the resume or job description. We’ve put guardrails in place to keep this rare and manageable:Few readers
Google Certificates
Congratulations on completing your Google Certificate! Big Interview is excited to offer you one year of access, so that you can practice your interviewing skills and land your dream job. Register for Big Interview at https://googlecerts.biginterview.com/ and then log into your account. You will see tons of lessons, practice interviews, and other learning tools. Feel free to explore the site and utilize all of our different features. We also have practice interviews specific to your GoogleFew readersWhat is an ATS?
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software tool used by organizations to streamline recruitment and hiring processes. It centralizes job applications, tracks candidates, and facilitates collaboration with hiring teams. ATSs automatically filter resumes based on qualifications, using chosen keywords related to education, experience, skills, and competencies. The system scans resumes, flags desired keywords, and assigns scores accordingly. Resumes with high scores proceed to human revFew readersHow do I disable Eye Tracking?
Some users may not be able to make eye contact or may not wish to utilize the eye contact feature in VideoAI. This setting can be turned off for individual users or on an organizational level. For individual users, if you are unable to calibrate eye tracking or you are unable to make eye contact, you can disable eye tracking in your account settings. Your score will not be impacted and you will still get valuable feedback from the system in other areas. If you would like to turn off eye contacFew readersHow do I get the Eye Tracking Calibration tool to work properly?
Before you record videos in Big Interview, the system will prompt you to look at four corners of your screen using the Eye Tracking Calibration tool. Click the dots multiple times until they turn green and you get green checkmark. Make sure to look at the dot while clicking. Try to maintain your posture. If you encounter difficulties when using this tool, we recommend brightening the amount of light on your face,Few readersCan I use Big Interview to get reviewed by friends, family, and mentors?
Yes, you have the option to utilize Big Interview to seek feedback from friends, family, and mentors. You can share individual video recordings or a series of videos that you have prepared for an assignment with them. From "My Videos" click on the "Share" button and enter email addresses of people you wish to review your videos. Each person you invite will receive an email invitation from Big Interview, prompting them to watch your recorded videos and provide their feedback. Once they have subFew readers