On this episode of FDE+, Kortney Harmon and Mike Wolford, CEO of LexDuo, explore how AI is redefining what it means to be a recruiter—and why the future belongs to those who build with it, not just use it.

They discuss how recruiters are moving beyond basic prompting into programming and workflow design—creating custom GPTs, connecting APIs, and automating tasks that once drained hours from their day. Mike also explains how imagination has become a recruiter’s new competitive advantage and outlines the ethical and legal considerations that come with building AI-driven systems.

Key Takeaways
• The three levels of AI adoption and how each elevates recruiter performance
• Why creativity, not coding, defines success in the AI-driven era
• How API connections can integrate your ATS, CRM, and communication tools
• The coming divide between corporate TA and staffing—and where opportunity grows
• How to “automate and elevate” recruiting by combining AI precision with human judgment

Discover how forward-thinking recruiters are using AI to amplify—not replace—the human side of hiring.

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