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May 2024
59m 54s

AI vs Human: The Future of Job Interview...

RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III, The Radcast Network
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Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and engaging conversation.

Dive into discussions on the relevance of AI in hiring, the shift between remote and in-office work, and the changing trends in engineering specializations.

Plus, get to know more about Taylor’s life beyond tech, including his hobbies and family updates, and don't miss their entertaining whiskey tasting session featuring Tennessee blended bourbon Sweetens Cove!

Key Takeaways

  • [00:00] - Welcome to Whiskey Web and Whatnot
  • [01:34] - Introducing Taylor Desseyn
  • [02:38] - Tennessee Whiskey Tasting
  • [12:32] - Discussing Return to Office Policies
  • [29:44] - Exploring Lit and Ember
  • [30:12] - The Platinum Blonde Debate
  • [31:31] - AI in Hiring Processes
  • [32:25] - Humanizing Hiring
  • [35:55] - The Disconnect in Tech Hiring
  • [41:29] - Specialization in Tech
  • [45:02] - The Future of Blue Collar Jobs
  • [50:27] - Balancing Work and Personal Life
  • [55:40] - Preparing for Baby Number Two
  • [58:05] - Podcast and Merch Plug

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