Liza is one of The Girls’ Network’s ambassadors, she recently joined Lisa Garner, Learning & Development Business Partner at Amoria Group Recruitment  for a chat about AI and how it is shaping recruitment. In this blog, Liza shares her reflections and the practical tips Lisa shared to help young women strengthen their CVs and confidently navigate the evolving world of work. 

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I attended a workshop with Lisa Garner, Learning & Development Business Partner at Amoria Group Recruitment. This was part of our Ambassador conversations about careers and opportunities for young women. It was a really interesting session and gave me a lot to think about when it comes to improving my own CV moving forward.

One of the biggest things I realised during the workshop is how important it is to use specific examples when describing your experience. Including clear details and measurable results shows that you have truly applied your skills and achieved something meaningful, rather than simply listing responsibilities.

I also learned how important it is to show your personality while still keeping your CV clear and informative. Recruiters review a huge number of applications, so making sure your individuality and strengths come through can help you stand out from the crowd.

Another key takeaway was that AI doesn’t have to be avoided completely when writing a CV. Instead, it can be used as a helpful tool to structure and refine your content. The important thing is to ensure your CV still reflects your authentic voice and clearly connects your experience to the skills and values companies are looking for.

With more than 26 years of experience in recruitment, Lisa has seen the hiring process evolve significantly, from paper CVs and face-to-face screening to a system where artificial intelligence now plays an important role in deciding which candidates move forward.

How AI filters CVs

Many companies now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage large volumes of job applications. These AI-powered systems scan CVs for keywords, skills and experience that match the job description.

Lisa explained that these tools help recruiters quickly identify relevant candidates, especially when they are dealing with hundreds of applications. However, because AI systems are trained on existing workplace data, they can sometimes reflect unconscious bias already present in hiring patterns.

Research shows that men are often more likely to describe achievements using confident, action-focused language, while women may use softer wording or focus on responsibilities rather than outcomes. If AI systems prioritise certain language patterns, this can influence which CVs are flagged as stronger matches.

Why specific examples matter

One of Lisa’s biggest pieces of advice was to use clear, action-oriented language and measurable results.

For example, instead of writing:

“Responsible for managing bookings.”

You could write:

“Managed over 40 customer bookings per week, ensuring accuracy and clear communication.”

Including numbers and concrete examples helps both AI systems and recruiters understand the scale of your experience.

During our conversation, Lisa explained that specific details can also lead to stronger interview discussions. For example, if a CV states that someone assisted over 100 visitors at an event, a recruiter might ask:

• How did you manage supporting that many people?
• What challenges did you face during the event?
• What skills did you develop from that experience?

These questions allow recruiters to better understand qualities such as time management, resilience, organisation and communication skills.

Highlight transferable skills

For many young people entering the workforce, limited experience can feel like a challenge. However, Lisa emphasised that employers look closely at transferable skills, such as:

• Communication and presenting
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organisation and time management
• Customer service
• Adaptability
• Digital literacy
• Learning new tools quickly

These skills can come from part-time jobs, volunteering, university projects or extracurricular activities. The key is to explain how you used these skills and what impact they had.

Confidence matters

Lisa also shared an important insight: research shows that men often apply for jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria, while women tend to wait until they meet nearly all of them.

Her advice was simple but powerful: don’t hold yourself back.

By understanding how AI works in recruitment and presenting your experience clearly, confidently and with measurable impact, you can make sure your skills are recognised by both technology and the recruiters behind it.

Lisa was an incredibly engaging speaker, and it was great to hear directly from someone with so much experience in recruitment. I’m already applying some of these ideas to my own CV, and it’s definitely changed how I think about presenting my experience. I look forward to speaking with her again in the future.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with TGN. Rabina, the full TGN team and the wonderful Ambassador Liza have all been a joy to work with. As a business and personally we wanted to give back to other women in the community as we do so much work as a business to progress and empower our women. Liza was excellent in the workshop she engaged so well and came up with great ideas. I am excited to hear how her job search goes and wish her the very best of luck for the future. She will be awesome in interview with her fabulous communication skills 

Lisa Garner - Amoria Group Recruitment

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A huge thank you to Liza for sharing her insights and reflections from this session. It’s brilliant to see our ambassadors engaging with opportunities like this and passing on what they’ve learned to support other young women. We’re excited to see where Liza’s journey takes her next. Thanks also to Lisa Garner from Amoria Group Recruitment for her time and expertise - the advice she shared was incredibly practical and useful and we hope will help our ambassadors to navigate the challenges of job searching.