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228: AI Ruined The Job Search. Here’s Ho...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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Former LinkedIn exec explains why mass applying with AI is getting you nowhere. I asked him what works instead.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – The AI arms race

04:33 – What are we solving for?

10:57 – Referrals were 10x in 2016

21:12 – Anyone can refer anyone

22:18 – Elevator pitch or questions?

36:36 – Is AI useless in the job search?

42:24 – Quality beats volume

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