Why your resume isn’t making it past AI | Ep. 244

Today in Tech

Is AI helping or hurting your job search? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Cliff Jurkiewicz, Vice President of Global Strategy at Phenom, to uncover the truth behind applicant tracking systems (ATS), the rise of generative engine optimization (GEO), and the new AI-powered job hunt.

Discover why your traditional resume may be getting ignored, how AI is quietly reshaping hiring from both the company and candidate side, and what you can do to stand out. Cliff explains the difference between old-school ATS systems and modern intelligent talent platforms, warns about ethical lines job seekers are crossing with prompt injection and fraud, and shares why storytelling and networking are now essential job-seeking strategies.

:fire: Key Takeaways:

Why legacy ATS systems are like "taping an iPad to a school bus"

How to write resumes for AI using GEO and semantic relevance

The dangers of resume fraud and prompt injection

How to practice interviews with ChatGPT (the right way)

Why face-to-face networking is more valuable than ever

:pushpin: Whether you're job hunting now or preparing for the future, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and surprising truths.