Silicon Valley is three years ahead on AI recruiting — and what’s happening there is about to hit the rest of the job market fast.

In this episode of SKILLSHARP THE PODCAST, Todd and Brian sit down with Paul Duran, Senior Technical Recruiter at Plaid (previously Facebook, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Blockchain.com), to break down how AI is transforming hiring from the inside.

Here’s what Paul uncovers:
→ Why 95% of applicants never reach a human
→ How AI tools like Ashby and JuiceBox actually filter candidates
→ What companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft are doing differently
→ The biggest ATS mistakes job seekers make
→ How to optimize your resume + LinkedIn for AI screening
→ What the Bay Area reveals about the future of hiring
→ And whether AI will really replace recruiters (his answer may surprise you)

If you’re applying to jobs and not hearing back, this episode will completely change your strategy.

Episode Link (YouTube): https://youtu.be/lLgokZGejQM

🎙️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why Your Applications Disappear
06:30 – Paul’s Path: LA → Silicon Valley
14:20 – How AI Screens Your Resume
26:45 – The Job Seeker Playbook
35:10 – Silicon Valley vs. Everywhere Else
41:00 – The Future of AI Recruiting

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#AIRecruiting #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #SiliconValley #TechJobs #Recruiting #ATS #LinkedIn #CareerPivot

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The job market is shifting fast — are you ready to pivot?

Professionally, if you are crashing out, we understand. With unprecedented market uncertainty, lack of job opportunities, and fewer advancement opportunities, recent graduates, early-career employees, and experienced professionals are challenged and need support to make the right career moves. SkillSharp The Podcast introduces the Professional Pivot Series to highlight stories of real professionals that have made real career pivots amidst tough, uncertain times.

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🚨 FORGET FOMO. The new fear is FOGLB — Fear of Getting Left Behind.

We’re entering the largest technological transformation since the internet and smartphones—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

On the latest episode of SkillSharp: The Podcast, we welcome Dominique Goulet, VP of AI Workforce Solutions at Onward Search, to expose the 2025–2026 AI Playbook that’s reshaping businesses, and creatives and recent grads careers.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll take away:

• How AI is reimagining talent + creativity across industries
• The biggest opportunities (and risks) you need to watch in 2025–2026
• Why creativity + AI is the winning formula for the future
• The exact steps you can take now to stay competitive

👉 This episode isn’t just about adapting. It’s about getting ahead.
Don’t let FOGLB become your reality.

#AI #FutureOfWork #OnwardSearch #BusinessStrategy #Creativity #SkillSharpPodcast #Leadership

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