How to find a job in the age of AI

"If you're job searching right now, it can feel like your efforts and outcomes aren't lining up. The job search is changing, and competition isn't easing. The result: nearly 80% of job seekers say they feel unprepared to find a new job this year. At the same time, two-thirds of recruiters say it's become harder to find qualified talent over the last year. This tension has become a defining feature of the job hunt."

"There's no denying that AI is reshaping how work gets done, and in the new year, both recruiters and job seekers are planning to use the technology to gain a competitive edge. The good news is that the fundamentals of what makes for a good hire haven't changed drastically. But as AI tools continue to evolve, the way job seekers show up and hirers evaluate talent is shifting."

"When job seekers update their résumé or LinkedIn Profile, many fall into the same trap: trying to say everything at once. In the age of AI, that can look like keyword stuffing in hopes an LLM picks it up. But this often backfires, making applications feel inauthentic or mismatched to the role. Instead, what works best is to lead with the actual skills you have-and specific explanations as to what you actually did, how you did it, and what came of it."

Many job seekers feel their efforts and outcomes are misaligned amid a changing job market and increased competition. Nearly 80% of job seekers report feeling unprepared, while two-thirds of recruiters report greater difficulty finding qualified talent. AI is reshaping how work is done and both recruiters and job seekers plan to use AI to gain advantage. Core hiring fundamentals remain largely the same, but candidate presentation and evaluation methods are shifting. Job seekers should avoid keyword-stuffing and instead highlight concrete skills, actions, and measurable outcomes. Specific examples, such as leading a cross-functional launch that doubled customer retention, provide clearer insight than generic responsibility lists.

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