About this episode

Kevin McNulty interviews Dr. Eric Woodard about the broken hiring system and the importance of trust in the job search process.

The job search isn't broken because you're not trying hard enough. It's broken because nobody told you the rules changed. Eric Woodard spent 25 years inside the White House, State Department, and Smithsonian. Here's what he knows about trust, AI, and getting hired in 2026.Kevin sits down with Dr. Eric Woodard, ICF Master Certified Coach and founder of Win at Work, who spent over 25 years inside the White House, U.S. State Department, and the Smithsonian. Eric has coached job seekers in over 70 countries.Kevin and Eric dig into why the hiring system feels broken, how AI is already screening candidates before a human ever sees a resume, and why staying human is the real competitive edge in 2026. Eric breaks down the difference between professional and formal, why trust beats skill in every hiring decision, and how making an interview about the employer instead of yourself changes everything.If you're job hunting, recently laid off, or mentoring someone starting their career, this conversation gives you a new way to think about the whole process.Key Takeaways The hiring system isn't fair or logical. Since it's not, you don't have to play by rules that don't exist Trust, not skill…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin McNulty

Guest: Dr. Eric Woodard

Topics covered

• hiring system
• trust in hiring
• AI in recruitment
• job search strategies
• personal development
• career coaching

Keywords

• hiring
• trust
• AI
• job search
• career coaching
• interview strategies
• employment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Win at Work, White House, U.S. State Department, Smithsonian

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