Your resume is more than just a document; it’s your professional story of where you’ve been and where you’re going. Yet turning years of projects, milestones, and growth into a crisp, one-page summary can be a big undertaking. That’s where resume improvement with AI changes the game. With Microsoft Copilot , you get a partner in clarity: Copilot acts as an AI resume review assistant that helps you present your professional accomplishments with confidence.
Why use AI for resume writing?
Great resumes read like focused, credible stories—with clear language, clean structure, relevant keywords, and quantifiable results. Many resumes miss the mark due to vague phrasing, inconsistent formatting, or a lack of ATS-ready keywords. Copilot helps you overcome those hurdles so your professional narrative shines:
Speed with substance: Generate polished drafts in minutes without sacrificing authenticity.
Tailored storytelling: Align your accomplishments to each role and industry.
ATS alignment : Surface and integrate the right keywords so your resume is discoverable.
With Copilot's resume help, you can translate experience into impact and make your skills and achievements stand out.
How does Copilot work?
Copilot is your AI assistant, available in your browser at copilot.microsoft.com , as a mobile app for Android and iOS, and integrated into your favorite Microsoft 365 apps when you purchase a subscription to a Microsoft 365 plan . When used for AI resume review, it offers improvements in tone and clarity that fit appropriately in context. Additionally, Copilot can also suggest better phrasing, organize sections, and help ensure your resume looks professional. In short, it makes polishing your resume feel like collaborating with a thoughtful editor who knows what recruiters look for.
How to use Copilot to improve your resume
Ready to rewrite your resume with AI? Follow these steps to start collaborating with Copilot :
Upload your resume: Start by uploading your existing resume to Copilot using the file upload feature.
Ask for improvements: Once your resume is uploaded, you can ask Copilot for help refining your resume using prompts like “Help me revise my resume for a marketing manager role” or “Suggest how I can highlight leadership experience in my past roles.”
Enhance your resume structure: Copilot can suggest better formatting and section organization using prompts such as “What’s the best way to present certifications and training in a resume?” or “Can you help me make a clean, modern layout for my resume?”
Refine language: Copilot can help you improve clarity and concision while emphasizing your achievements in past roles with prompts like “Suggest ways to make my resume more concise and impactful” or “Where can I add keywords from this job description to my resume?”
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Your personal AI resume checker
Copilot is also useful as an AI resume checker, scanning grammar, tone, and keyword alignment while flagging gaps against the job description. With help from your AI assistant, you can make sure your resume highlights your best professional features . Copilot’s helpful AI resume review features help you catch blind spots, strengthen your voice, and ensure your resume meets both industry norms and role-specific expectations. For example, if you’re finalizing your resume before applying to a role, you might ask Copilot, “Check my resume for grammar and tone improvements.” Or, if your focus is on strengthening your overall resume, you might instead prompt, “Highlight any gaps or weak points in my resume.” No matter your needs, Copilot is here to support you.
Make your resume shine with Copilot
To polish your resume until it shines, follow these resume tips using Copilot :
Be specific: Including job titles and descriptions of your goals in your prompts will help Copilot give you better results.
Use keywords: For optimized ATS, you can ask Copilot to naturally weave in keywords and relevant terms from job postings you’re applying to.
Personalize responses: While Copilot can give you an outline to start from and offer editing suggestions, it’s up to you to personalize your resume so that it shows off your best professional self.
Tell your professional story with Copilot
Your work experience already tells a powerful story; Copilot simply helps you share it with clarity, confidence, and impact. Many resumes have untapped potential, and Copilot helps you unlock yours by transforming your resume into a polished, professional narrative in minutes. With features that personalize your resume for specific roles and optimize it for ATS screening, you can apply to your dream job knowing your accomplishments will stand out. Try Copilot today and amplify the impact of your professional story.
DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
