Ghosted by the Machine

Ghosted by the Machine

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  • How AI Is Changing Job Searching

    This episode features LaShonte Mayfield, a senior HR and technology leader who explains how the job market has changed with the rise of AI and applicant tracking systems. You will learn how automation affects job seekers, why authenticity is critical in applications, and how maintaining a human touch in hiring helps candidates and employers build better connections even in a digital hiring environment.

    LaShonte's Profile - linkedin.com/in/lamayfield
    Portfolio - lashontemayfield.com

    Key takeaways

    AI has reshaped how candidates are evaluated
    Applicant tracking systems miss qualified applicants
    Authenticity improves how candidates are perceived
    Tailored resumes help tell a personal story
    Human connection still matters in hiring
    Support systems provide strength during job searches
    Younger generations approach careers with confidence
    Technology should support people not replace them
    Hope helps sustain long job searches
    Hiring is about more than matching keywords

    Timestamps

    00:00 Job market challenges
    01:44 How job searching has changed
    03:26 Why authenticity matters
    05:36 Finding hope through personal connections

    Keywords

    job market
    AI in hiring
    HR technology
    job search
    employee engagement
    authenticity
    career development
    personal growth
    hiring process
    human resources

    9 min

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Ghosted by the Machine explores the human side of hiring through honest conversations with job seekers, recruiters, HR leaders, and workplace experts. Host Mark Lane gives people a voice in a world…