Ghosted by the Machine

How to Find Jobs in Uncertainty


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This episode features Adam Klug, a managing director at a recruiting firm who shares how job seekers can stay resilient and open minded in an uncertain and highly automated hiring market. You will learn why exploring adjacent roles increases your chances of getting hired, how conversations can lead to unexpected opportunities, and why persistence and curiosity matter more than perfect applications.

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-klug⁠

Key takeaways

Open mindedness creates more job opportunities
One conversation can change your career
AI driven hiring limits traditional job searches
Exploring adjacent roles increases options
Networking is a powerful job search tool
Recruiters value adaptability
Persistence improves hiring outcomes
Curiosity helps uncover hidden roles
Human interaction still drives hiring
Small actions can lead to big results

Timestamps

00:00 Adam’s background in recruiting
00:40 How the job market is changing
01:30 Why open mindedness matters
02:20 Exploring adjacent roles
03:10 The power of conversation
04:00 What gives Adam confidence in job seekers

Keywords

job search
career resilience
recruiting
AI hiring
networking
open mindedness
career opportunities
hiring process
professional growth
talent acquisition


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Ghosted by the MachineBy WRKdefined Podcast Network