# Barb Hyman says the resume is broken

Digest AI · Enterprise & Industry · published 2026-09-30T05:00:01Z

Canonical: https://digestai.news/story/barb-hyman-says-the-resume-is-broken

## Summary

Barb Hyman, founder and CEO of Sapia.ai, argues that the traditional resume is broken and that AI can now tailor CVs to any role. She notes that UK graduate employers received an average of 140 applications per vacancy in 2025, the highest level in three decades, according to the Institute of Student Employers.

Hyman says skills will increasingly determine hiring, citing that around two‑thirds of UK organisations have adopted skills‑based hiring and that almost 60 % of candidates are more likely to apply for roles defined by skills rather than qualifications. James Broadhead of Taktile notes that a prototype that once took an engineer three weeks can now be generated in a single afternoon, though the hard part is judging quality.

Other firms, such as PMG, use practical exercises to assess candidates in real‑time. Hyman also warns that while AI can surface diverse talent, the final decision should rest with humans to avoid bias.

## Key points

- UK graduate employers averaged 140 applications per vacancy in 2025
- Two‑thirds of UK organisations use skills‑based hiring
- Taktile can generate 10 hiring prototypes in a single afternoon

## Why it matters

AI‑driven hiring shifts focus from resumes to skills, potentially reducing bias and speeding recruitment, but it also raises questions about judgement and human oversight in hiring decisions.

## Sources

1. [AI broke the job application. What replaces it?](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/30/ai-resume-cv-job-application-interview.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-09-30)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Barb Hyman says the resume is broken", 30 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/barb-hyman-says-the-resume-is-broken

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