In this episode of Alooba’s Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Jon and explores the increasing role of AI in the hiring process, including its applications in job description generation, resume screening, and candidate matching. He discusses the current challenges faced by hiring managers, such as the influx of applicants due to tech layoffs and the biases introduced by AI models. Jon emphasizes the importance of networking for candidates to stand out and highlights the need for authenticity verification in resumes. Additionally, he shares insights on the hiring sequence for building data teams, the skill set trade-offs between junior and senior hires, and the impact of AI on technical skills. Finally, John offers advice to new managers and reflects on potential improvements in the hiring process, such as earlier compensation discussions and the importance of thorough reference checks.