Is AI a recruiter’s best friend—or worst nightmare?
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Kidder, a Senior Technical Recruiter III at Amazon, who shares how he’s navigating some of the biggest challenges in tech recruitment today:
Pain Points Covered:
– AI-generated resumes that don’t match candidate skills
– Hiring managers with sky-high expectations
– Candidates using AI to cheat during assessments
– A tech market filled with hesitant, hard-to-reach top talent
Amazon's Approach:
– Using data to align hiring goals and set expectations
– Emphasizing candidate experience to protect employer brand
– Combining AI tools with authentic, human recruiter engagement
– Prioritizing transparency, grit, and process optimization
Whether you're hiring in tech, leading a TA team, or entering the space, this conversation is filled with insight on what it takes to win talent in 2025 and beyond.
Tune in now and future-proof your recruiting process!

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