One thing we all have in common whether you are in a junior role, mid-career, or an executive is that we all have a LinkedIn profile. To be more specific, LinkedIn has over 900M members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide (About LinkedIn). You can only imagine how challenging it can be to be everything to everybody with those numbers.

Ron, AJ, and Nichole are talking about some of the challenges of LinkedIn as a platform for job seekers and recruiters.

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Few job seekers know the ins and outs of applicant tracking systems or ATS, but almost every organization has one. They can help a recruiting team manage candidate submissions. They can also be challenging to get around, through, over, and under.

In this episode of Tip That Scale, Nichole Wesson, AJ Modi, and Ron Brantley talk about the ATS and share their thoughts and experiences with this area of recruiting and talent acquisition.

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James Alire is someone you want to know. 

James owns 5J Media, a media company that offers video production and editing, audio engineering, web services, and motion graphics. And, like so many, he was laid off from a corporate position in 2022. 

In this episode, Nichole and AJ talk with James about his passion for IT and media production and how freelancing while working in a corporate role helped him navigate a layoff and stay focused on what he loves doing.

Tip That Scale, hosted by Nichole Wesson, AJ Modi, and Ron Brantley, offers insight and guidance on how to survive a layoff, the job market, and how we can improve the world of work. It's a podcast for anyone laid off, bracing for one, or anyone thinking about a career change or shift.

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You can't turn anywhere without hearing about AI (and ChatGPT), and it's only the beginning.

Nichole and AJ have some thoughts about AI. The discussion was prompted by how job seekers are using ChatGPT in their job search. From there, the conversations expanded to include personal feelings, hope, some concerns. and questions on the impact of AI on the labor market.

How do you feel about AI and ChatGPT?

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Tip That Scale is back* this week after a much-needed break. Guess what we are talking about? You guessed it. We are talking about downtime and what it means to take a break.

It doesn't matter if you were laid off or are currently working. Everyone needs time to rest and reset. 

Welcome to Tip That Scale, hosted by ⁠⁠Nichole Wesson⁠⁠, ⁠⁠AJ Modi⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Ron Brantley⁠⁠. TTS is the podcast where our hosts help you tip that scale in your favor.

 *Please note you will hear a few audio issues in this episode. The tech wasn't tech'ing. 

What is ⁠Nichole ⁠saying about a break this week?

A lot of good things can come from a break. Let's take one and not be afraid to do what's best for us, whether in our personal lives, at a job, or from a podcast.

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Racism is hard to deal with on any day. Consider what it feels like during a job search? It's one thing to be rejected because you aren't qualified. It's another level when your qualifications aren't the issue.

Nichole Wesson, AJ Modi, and Ron Brantley, your Tip That Scale co-hosts are discussing racism and what the experience looks like in the hiring process.

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A younger workforce is influencing several factors in the job market. Whether it's remote and hybrid over in-office or the flexibility of the gig economy, younger workers are contributing to some significant changes in today's work environment and hiring.

This is bonus content and what didn't make it into Episode 12: Ageism and Your Job Search.

Tip That Scale is hosted by Nichole Wesson, AJ Modi, and Ron Brantley.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "ageism has serious and wide-ranging consequences for people's health and well-being." Now, add ageism as an issue and barrier to financial security and the ability to manage day-to-day needs. An older workforce barred from the hiring process because of age is a major problem with significant repercussions. 

Nichole, Ron, and AJ talk about ageism, how it shows up in the hiring process, and ways an older workforce can prevail against it. 

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"We want to schedule an interview."

Getting invited to an interview can be a long process. Unfortunately, due to the current market, it’s challenging to gain stats for how many applications submitted end up with an interview invitation. The market is that uncertain; nevertheless, we can always prepare and plan for when we get the interview invite.

Nichole, Ron, and AJ talk about interviews, what you should know, how to prepare, and how recruiters prepare.

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What is an Applicant Tracking Systems?

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