If you are over 45, AI is not a threat to your career. It is a power tool for it. In this episode, Brian C. Newman shows Baby Boomers and Gen X professionals how to pair hard-won judgment with modern AI to work faster, lead clearer, and stay essential. You will get simple, real-world workflows you can try this week, plus short success stories that prove experience is still the edge.

In this episode you will learn:

• A practical four-step plan to start using AI on work you already do
• Five everyday use cases that save time without changing your job title
• Where human judgment beats automation and how to apply it
• A 30-day routine to build skill and confidence with small wins

Call to action: Try one workflow from the episode, share your results on LinkedIn, and tag Brian Newman. 

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As AI takes over more of the “easy” work in software development, many companies are scaling back junior hiring. But here’s the problem: without entry-level opportunities, where will tomorrow’s experts come from? In this episode, Brian C. Newman explores why early-career roles still matter, how apprenticeships can be reimagined in the AI era, and what metrics prove the ROI of keeping the pipeline alive.

This episode is especially valuable for:

• Engineering leaders who want to balance short-term AI productivity with long-term talent growth
• Developers and mentors who care about building the next generation of experts
• Technology executives looking for a business case to justify junior hiring in the age of AI

You will walk away with a practical Four-Step Apprenticeship Ladder, a simple mentor playbook that takes less than an hour a week, and clear ways to measure the business value of growing new talent.

📥 Download the Apprenticeship Ladder template here: https://briancnewman.com/resources/

AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and ChatGPT promise to supercharge developer workflows. But are they actually making teams more productive, or just creating new kinds of rework? In this episode, Brian C. Newman breaks down the hype versus reality. You will learn where AI genuinely speeds up development, where it introduces costly pitfalls, and how to use a practical AI Developer Scorecard to measure real productivity gains.

This episode is especially valuable for:

• Engineering leaders deciding whether AI adoption improves delivery or simply adds oversight costs
• Developers curious about how AI fits into daily coding, testing, and documentation work
• Technology managers looking to scale AI pilots responsibly across multiple teams

By the end, you will walk away with concrete guardrails, best practices, and a framework for evaluating whether AI is helping or hurting your team’s output.

📥 Download the AI Developer Scorecard and review checklist here: https://briancnewman.com/resources/

As AI takes on a bigger role in hiring, some job seekers are pushing it too far — using AI tools to cheat during interviews. From real-time chatbot answers to AI-assisted coding tests, even deepfake candidates are showing up in virtual interviews. Employers have noticed, and now many are pushing back by bringing interviews back in person.

In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down:

• How AI cheating is showing up in the hiring process
• Why companies like Google and McKinsey are moving more interviews back to in-person
• Three ways to prepare: strengthening fundamentals, practicing real-time problem solving, and sharpening soft skills
• What this shift means for you as a job seeker in today’s evolving market

The message is clear: AI can help you prepare, but when it comes to the interviews that matter most, your skills and presence need to stand on their own.

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Not all AI tools are worth your time or money — but the right ones can give you a real edge in your job search. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down three categories of AI tools every job seeker should know about: résumé helpers, interview practice platforms, and networking/visibility boosters.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use résumé analyzers like Jobscan or simple ChatGPT prompts to beat applicant tracking systems.
• Practice interviews with AI-powered tools such as Yoodli AI or Google’s Interview Warmup.
• Leverage LinkedIn’s AI features to grow your visibility — without losing your authentic voice.

Brian also shares quick warnings about overhyped, overpriced tools and gives you a short list of the best free or low-cost options you can try right now.

By the end, you’ll have a practical game plan: pick one AI tool this week, test it in your job hunt, and see what difference it makes.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, but there are certain human strengths that no algorithm can replicate. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman explores the uniquely human skills that set candidates apart in an AI-driven job market.

You’ll learn:

• Why empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking remain vital in today’s careers
• How to showcase these skills on your résumé, in interviews, and online
• Why blending technical ability with human strengths makes you “AI-proof”

Whether you’re navigating a career change, reentering the job market, or preparing for the future of work, this episode will help you highlight the qualities that employers value most in the age of AI.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way companies hire and the way candidates search for jobs. From résumé-scanning algorithms to AI-driven interview prep tools, the entire process looks very different from what it did just a few years ago.

In this first episode of AI and Your Next Job, host Brian C. Newman shares how AI is influencing hiring, why job searches are lasting longer and costing more, and what strategies you can use to stay competitive without spending thousands of dollars.

You’ll learn:

• How applicant tracking systems and algorithms filter résumés
• Why job seekers are turning to AI tools and how to use them wisely
• The hidden costs of today’s job search
• Practical, low-cost ways to improve your visibility and networking

Whether you are actively looking for your next role or preparing for the future, this episode gives you clear steps to adapt, stand out, and thrive in an AI-driven job market.