Is it okay to use ChatGPT when creating a resume? Will employers know if I use ChatGPT?

This is a trick question: employers may care if you use ChatGPT for a resume or CV, but there's no way for them to know that you did (unless you volunteer that information, which... why would you do that?). And if you're qualified for the role, how you make your resume is irrelevant; they'll just be excited that they've got a great job applicant in the funnel to interview.

Using ChatGPT or other AI to build a resume (like the Sheets AI resume builder) is a great way to elevate your resume content, be more concise with your bullet points, fit years of experience to one page, and get out of your own head when writing your resume. AI resume builders are also helpful if you have a disability (like dyslexia or ADHD) that makes writing difficult, and they're a great way to "brain dump" your experience and day-to-day responsibilities to create a coherent set of bullet points about your role and your achievements.

A resume is a very emotional document – it's literally a one-page representation of your entire self – so it's difficult to write one without becoming attached to how it makes you (the writer) feel as you read it. But you're not the one reading your resume – the screener is. And an AI can help you come up with formatting, visuals, and content that resonates more quickly with both human and AI screeners.

One final note on this: employers are truly just looking for great new hires. They don't care if you use AI, ChatGPT or otherwise, on your resume. All they care about is your qualifications, skills, experience, abilities, values, and work ethic. If an AI resume builder gives you an advantage in expressing yourself, use it. If it doesn't, then stick with a DIY resume template (and don't pick a format that's too fancy).