🎙️ Connect with Crystal Petroski:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalpetroski/

🚀 Explore Skill Resy:
https://skillresy.com

💼 Build Your Personal Brand:
https://BEVedu.co
https://BEVedu.co/brandbuilders

In this episode of Off Route, I sit down with Crystal Petroski, founder of Skill Resy, to talk about AI, hiring, ATS systems, resume customization, interview preparation, LinkedIn networking, and what it really takes to stand out in today's job market. We also discuss the role AI should play in career development, why confidence matters as much as skill, and how professionals can use technology without losing the human touch. Based on the conversation, Crystal explains how Skill Resy helps candidates customize resumes, prepare for interviews, and improve their chances of landing dream roles while helping employers make smarter hiring decisions.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00-01:13 — Introduction to Crystal Petroski & Skill Resy
01:14-03:11 — What Skill Resy does for job seekers and employers
03:12-05:16 — Why every resume should be customized
05:17-06:03 — The difference between Skill Resy and ChatGPT
06:04-09:00 — Building resumes around value, achievements, and KPIs
09:01-11:01 — ATS systems and why recruiters move so fast
11:02-13:26 — AI vs. human creativity and judgment
13:27-15:51 — Why ChatGPT can create resume problems
15:52-17:18 — References, credibility, and proving your accomplishments
17:19-20:44 — Skill Resy success stories and interview confidence
20:45-22:44 — Interview preparation and practicing with AI
22:45-24:37 — College degrees vs. experience and networking
24:38-26:10 — Why LinkedIn matters more than ever
26:11-28:58 — Building a professional network early
28:59-33:21 — Personal branding, content creation, and standing out
33:22-35:12 — Crystal's biggest takeaway for job seekers
35:13-37:42 — AI adoption, resistance, and the future of work
37:43-39:45 — Where to find Crystal and Skill Resy
39:46-40:19 — Final advice for anyone feeling discouraged

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