Between buzzwords and real skills lies the gap that defines your project’s success.
GenAI is the new Excel – but not everyone using it is an expert
Generative AI is transforming creative and technical work. But while everyone claims to “use AI,” few can truly integrate it — securely, efficiently, and with measurable impact.
The gap between users and builders
Anyone can use ChatGPT. Few understand how to design workflows, ensure compliance, and document processes transparently. True expertise combines AI tools with critical thinking and structure.
Why traditional CVs fail for GenAI skills
Most GenAI experience is invisible in resumes — locked behind NDAs or embedded in tools. “AI-affinity” doesn’t equal proficiency. You need verifiable proof of skill and process maturity.
Three levels to validate GenAI competence
- Strategic: Does the freelancer know where AI adds value in your business?
- Operational: Can they build, prompt, and refine workflows — with documentation?
- Technical: Do they understand models, data limits, risks, and tuning methods?
What defines real GenAI professionals
- Use Cases: They talk outcomes, not tools — conversion gains, automation results, ROI.
- Prompt Engineering: Structured, reusable prompts with evaluation logic.
- Documentation: Transparent process logs and reproducibility.
- Tool Awareness: Understanding when to go beyond interfaces.
- Compliance: Clear handling of data sensitivity and AI governance.
How to test AI skills in practice
- Mini Challenge: Ask for a task — e.g., generate a compliant text, optimize a workflow, or explain prompt logic.
- Workflow Questions: How do they ensure reproducibility and manage risk?
- Scorecard: Evaluate by output quality (40%), process insight (30%), and risk awareness (30%).
WorkGenius: Validating GenAI expertise at scale
- AI-Screening: Proprietary models match skill, stack, and context.
- Human Review: Recruiters verify claims via targeted questions.
- Live Validation: Real-time skill scoring and project-ready assessments.
Result: Verified AI experts who deliver measurable outcomes — not just buzzwords.
Conclusion: AI skill isn’t hype — it’s verifiable
Buzzwords don’t ship results. Workflows do. With structured validation, you can separate true AI talent from marketing speak — before the project even starts.
WorkGenius helps you find certified GenAI professionals who combine innovation with compliance and precision.
