In a recent LinkedIn post, Cindi Wirawan 林幸妮 discusses the critical importance for students to prepare their resumes and professional profiles for both artificial intelligence (AI) screening and human recruiters. Emphasizing the evolving landscape of job applications, Wirawan highlights that the initial review of a CV is increasingly likely to be conducted by AI rather than a person.
“NUS students: the first “person” to read your CV probably won’t be a person. It’ll be AI, deciding whether a human recruiter ever sees your name.”
Wirawan, in her post, announced a hands-on Zoom workshop aimed at equipping NUS students with the skills to navigate this dual-audience application process. The workshop, titled “CTRL+ Optimise: Building Your AI-Ready Professional Brand,” was scheduled in collaboration with NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates and NTUC’s e2i (Employment & Employability Institute).
Understanding the AI Screening Process
A key focus of Wirawan’s message is the necessity for job seekers to understand how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI screening tools function. She points out that simply submitting a generic CV is no longer sufficient. To address this, the workshop aimed to teach students how to optimize their CVs and LinkedIn profiles not just for human eyes, but also for the algorithms that determine initial candidacy.
According to Cindi Wirawan 林幸妮, the goal is to ensure that a student’s application gets past the initial AI gatekeepers. As she notes in her post, a crucial part of the workshop involves learning to:
“Optimise them for applicant tracking systems, AI screening tools and human recruiters”
This suggests a strategic approach is needed, where content is crafted to be both keyword-rich for AI and compelling for human reviewers.
Crafting a Distinct Professional Brand
Beyond technical optimization, Wirawan stresses the importance of maintaining authenticity in professional branding. In an era where AI can generate content, she advises against relying solely on generic AI output. The workshop intends to guide students in transforming AI-generated suggestions into content that genuinely reflects their unique voice and personality.
Wirawan argues that this differentiation is vital in a competitive job market. She states that attendees will learn how to:
“Turn generic AI output into content that sounds like you(and not the millions of AI resumes out there)”
This advice underscores the need for students to infuse their personal brand into their application materials, ensuring they stand out from a sea of potentially similar AI-assisted resumes.
Practical Application and Workshop Benefits
The workshop’s design emphasizes practical, actionable takeaways. Wirawan highlighted that participants would work on their own CVs and LinkedIn profiles during the session, ensuring they leave with tangible improvements and usable prompts. This hands-on approach, she indicates, is key to providing immediate value and fostering ongoing skill development.
The event was targeted at NUS undergraduate and postgraduate students participating in NUS Career Fest 2026, with registration closing shortly before the event date. Wirawan also encouraged the sharing of the information within the NUS student community, demonstrating a commitment to broader career readiness support.
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This article is based on insights shared by Cindi Wirawan 林幸妮 on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on August 17, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →