Silicon Valley is three years ahead on AI recruiting — and what’s happening there is about to hit the rest of the job market fast.

In this episode of SKILLSHARP THE PODCAST, Todd and Brian sit down with Paul Duran, Senior Technical Recruiter at Plaid (previously Facebook, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Blockchain.com), to break down how AI is transforming hiring from the inside.

Here’s what Paul uncovers:
→ Why 95% of applicants never reach a human
→ How AI tools like Ashby and JuiceBox actually filter candidates
→ What companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft are doing differently
→ The biggest ATS mistakes job seekers make
→ How to optimize your resume + LinkedIn for AI screening
→ What the Bay Area reveals about the future of hiring
→ And whether AI will really replace recruiters (his answer may surprise you)

If you’re applying to jobs and not hearing back, this episode will completely change your strategy.

Episode Link (YouTube): https://youtu.be/lLgokZGejQM

🎙️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why Your Applications Disappear
06:30 – Paul’s Path: LA → Silicon Valley
14:20 – How AI Screens Your Resume
26:45 – The Job Seeker Playbook
35:10 – Silicon Valley vs. Everywhere Else
41:00 – The Future of AI Recruiting

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If you have questions, list them in the comments or send a DM. We will answer viewer questions in the next episode.

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The job market is shifting fast — are you ready to pivot?

Professionally, if you are crashing out, we understand. With unprecedented market uncertainty, lack of job opportunities, and fewer advancement opportunities, recent graduates, early-career employees, and experienced professionals are challenged and need support to make the right career moves. SkillSharp The Podcast introduces the Professional Pivot Series to highlight stories of real professionals that have made real career pivots amidst tough, uncertain times. 

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🚨 FORGET FOMO. The new fear is FOGLB — Fear of Getting Left Behind.

We’re entering the largest technological transformation since the internet and smartphones—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

On the latest episode of SkillSharp: The Podcast, we welcome Dominique Goulet, VP of AI Workforce Solutions at Onward Search, to expose the 2025–2026 AI Playbook that’s reshaping businesses, and creatives and recent grads careers.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll take away:

• How AI is reimagining talent + creativity across industries
• The biggest opportunities (and risks) you need to watch in 2025–2026
• Why creativity + AI is the winning formula for the future
• The exact steps you can take now to stay competitive

👉 This episode isn’t just about adapting. It’s about getting ahead.
Don’t let FOGLB become your reality.

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The harsh truth about today’s job market. Even getting your resume seen is rare.

The job market has shifted—and not in favor of the job seeker. If you’ve been applying, interviewing, and waiting for replies that never come, you’re not alone. The hiring process is longer, more complex, and—let’s be honest—more draining than ever.

🎙️ In our latest episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, Bennie Williams sat down with our team for a spirited conversation about what’s really happening out there — and what job seekers can do to stand out in this crowded, often daunting job market.

The bottom line? You have more control than you think—if you own your value, demonstrate it visibly, and focus your energy where it matters most.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gJMCyudU

What’s your take—do job seekers today have more control than they think, or has the system become too broken to fix?

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Need a mindset reset to push past fear, reframe failure, and persist through uncertainty?
What if the challenges you're facing—layoffs, life pivots, burnout—aren’t setbacks, but setups for your next breakthrough?

In this episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, media executive and relationship strategist Thomas Walker reveals how to rewire your thinking, rediscover your purpose, and build the unstoppable mindset needed to thrive—no matter what life throws your way.

You’ll learn:
+  How  to spot and overcome the mindset blocks holding you back
+  Why purpose—not just passion—is key to lasting success
+  The role of resilience in career, relationships, and uncertainty
+  How to realign your life, income, and identity with your values

Whether you’re bouncing back or breaking through, this episode delivers clear, actionable tools to get unstuck—and become truly unstoppable.

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Whether it's getting into a better college or improving performance in sports, more and more people are investing in having a coach. What are you willing to invest in to achieve high performance in your career?

In this episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, we welcome Wade Smart, Founder & President of Smart Partners Consulting, LLC. Wade is a Talent Acquisition executive who offers a new service called reverse recruiting, and he coaches professionals to improve their career performance. If you've been out of work, job searching and not landing interviews, need a better resume, or a new outlook on how to professionally pivot, you don't want to miss this two-part episode. 

SkillSharp The Podcast offers you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiters with 50+ years of experience at well-known brands such as NBC, FOX Sports, Warner Bros., The CW, House of Blues, Disney, Universal Studios, & IGN, delivers career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiters' Secrets. Check us out on YouTube: @skillsharpmedia

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SkillSharp The Podcast reveals the hidden recruitment process and the future of AI in recruiting. Recruiters who are focused on saving time to find the best talent, as well as improving the candidate experience, will deeply relate to the insights shared. Smart candidates can use these recruiter tips and secrets about their process to improve their chances of being a top candidate. The goal is not to be 1 of 250 candidates. The goal is to be 1 of 1.

SkillSharp The Podcast offers you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiters delivers career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiters' Secrets. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or launching a business, get the competitive edge you need. Subscribe to get new episodes and bonus content to stay sharp in today's marketplace. 

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SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or launching a business, get the competitive edge you need. Subscribe to get new episodes and bonus content to stay sharp in today's marketplace.

In this episode of An Entrepreneur's Journey, we hear from an emerging leader and multi-business owner, Cindy Chineduh-Edoka, who shares her pivot from corporate to pursuing her passions and becoming her own boss.

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"An Entrepreneur's Journey" is another SkillSharp The Podcast creation, shining a spotlight on founders and leaders who have leveraged their corporate careers, experiences, skills developed, and relationships to launch businesses they are passionate about and growing. Gain inspiration, game planning, and knowledge on becoming your own boss and elevating your career and community.

Derek McKeith, is a lifelong musician and artist who worked in corporate jobs while building a music licensing business with his library of creations. From there, he worked as a barista and developed his love for not just coffee, but making it. This was the birth of Bad Beans Coffee. Let's learn more about Derek's journey.

SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or launching a business, get the competitive edge you need. Subscribe to get new episodes and bonus content to stay sharp in today's marketplace. Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay sharp! 

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SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets. 

In Part 2, SkillSharp's Mike, Todd, and Brian welcome Ulrick Edmonds, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual, to discuss "The Best Flex For Creators Is Financial Literacy." In this video, Ulrick shares insights and little-known facts that help creators and professionals enhance their financial security today and in the future. 

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