Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI on the job market and hiring processes, featuring insights from economist Larry Smith and recruiter Travis O’Rourke.

Breaking into the job market has always been tough, but right now, it feels harder than usual. Hiring is slow. Competition is high. And at the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the kinds of tasks that once defined entry-level roles. So what’s really behind this shift? We hear from economist and professor Larry Smith, who says new technology has always shaken up the labour market, but AI is doing so at a much faster speed. He also explains why creativity and adaptability matter more than ever. Then, recruiter Travis O’Rourke joins us to explain how AI is already reshaping hiring. From fewer entry-level roles to a surge of AI-generated applications, he breaks down what job seekers are up against and what actually makes someone stand out.

People in this episode

Guests: Larry Smith, Travis O’Rourke

Topics covered

• job market
• artificial intelligence
• hiring
• entry-level roles
• creativity
• adaptability

Keywords

• AI
• resume
• job competition
• hiring process
• entry-level jobs
• labour market
• creativity
• adaptability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Globe and Mail

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