"AI is going to happen no matter what." - Ben Baker

Let’s get real: the job hunt is no longer just about a polished resume and a firm handshake. In this episode, Ben and Syya dive headfirst into the messy, fascinating, and sometimes downright absurd world of hiring in the AI age.

✨ From why your social media might land you a job (or get you ghosted) to how referrals beat resumes, this episode dishes out the tea on everything from ageism in hiring to the rise of gig work.

💡 Spoiler alert: AI is everywhere, but humans are still the X factor.

What you’ll walk away with:

🚀 Why resumes are getting replaced by algorithms and attitude

📱 How your TikTok might matter more than your GPA

🤖 The good, the bad, and the cringey of AI in hiring

👵 The truth about age bias and second acts in your career

💼 Why gig and consulting work might just be your ticket to freedom

📣 And how companies need to stop hiring like it’s 1999

If you're a job seeker, career changer, or just wondering if your LinkedIn posts are helping or hurting, this one’s for you.

👉 Hit that play button. Your career might just thank you.

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