The result was not simple algorithm aversion
Participants reviewed two resume summaries for an HR manager role. They received either no recommendation or a recommendation from a human expert or algorithmic system; some recommendations favored the less-suitable candidate. Recruiters trusted the human source more, but the inconsistent algorithm still affected their evaluations.1
That gap matters. Stated skepticism is not the same as resistance in the moment. A tool can look less trustworthy and still change a decision.1
A resume tool should explain its recommendations so you can check them. Trusting a tool less does not necessarily protect you from following a weak suggestion.
What this means in practice
Our advice: compare a suggested change with the original resume and the job you want. Keep it only if it makes your experience clearer without adding facts or overstating your contribution.