By Maddison Leach
Publication Date: 2026-02-24 21:52:00
Australians who use it AI to create more professional portrait photos, cover letters or CVs apply for a new job could shoot yourself in the foot.
They’re all over LinkedIn, but the sleek-looking AI-generated photos can raise red flags with hiring managers and recruiters.
Kris Viner, senior director of Robert Walters Sydney, advises Australians against using them, especially when applying for a new one Jobs.
“AI headshots are popping up more and more on LinkedIn, but they can actually hinder more than they help,” she told nine.com.au.
“Hiring managers value authenticity, and using a generated image risks being viewed as misleading.”
Shane Little, managing director of enterprise solutions APAC at Hays, agreed that AI headshots can be a concern if they don’t reflect a candidate’s real-life appearance.
“While she may…