Show Notes
AI is changing both sides of the hiring process. Job seekers can tailor resumes and submit applications at scale, while employers use ATS and AI to screen growing application volumes. This episode looks at the resulting arms race, why overly polished AI resumes can backfire, and how candidates can use AI without losing credibility.
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Workday — AI in Hiring: Debunking the Top Misconceptions https://www.workday.com/en-us/perspectives/hr/debunking-ai-in-hiring-misconceptions.html
The Washington Post — Employers to job seekers: Your AI résumé isn’t fooling anyone https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/02/21/ai-resume-jobs/
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